43 years in practice
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
15 Muscadel House (Office 3), Brandwacht Office Park, Trumali Road, Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch.
021 002 5057
24 years in practice
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
41 Herte Street, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch+27 (0) 21 882 8977 Docex: 14
Law Firm
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Unit 130, Block C, Bosmans Crossing Square, 2 Distillery Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600021 001 8040
Law Firm
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
La Gratitude Building, 95 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch021 0611 990We found 4 firms in Stellenbosch that take on road accident fund matters, out of 14 firms listed in the town. Tuckers Attorneys has been practising the longest, at 43 years, followed by Falck Attorneys Inc. All of them have a full profile on our site, with their people, history and the courts they use.
If you were injured, or lost a breadwinner, in a road accident in South Africa, you may be able to claim from the Road Accident Fund under the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996. Claims have strict time limits: generally three years from the accident where the driver is known, and two years for hit-and-run cases. Many RAF lawyers work on a contingency fee, which is capped by the Contingency Fees Act.
Claims of up to R200,000 can go to the district magistrate's court and up to R400,000 to the Regional Court. Larger claims are brought in the High Court. For Stellenbosch that is the Western Cape Division of the High Court, which sits in Cape Town (about 40 km away). The Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court at Alexander Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 serves Stellenbosch.
Usually three years from the date of the accident if the vehicle owner or driver is identified, and two years if they are not. Missing the deadline can end your claim.
A 'no win, no fee' agreement. Under the Contingency Fees Act 66 of 1997 the fee is capped, and the agreement must be in writing. Read it carefully before signing.
Ask how many RAF matters the firm handles, what percentage they charge if you win, and who pays expert reports. Compare the firms listed above for Stellenbosch.
Larger claims from Stellenbosch go to the Western Cape Division of the High Court, which sits in Cape Town.
