Lawyers have raised the alarm about proposed changes to the Road Accident Fund Act.
The Law Society of South Africa has raised the alarm over proposed changes to the Road Accident Fund Act.
And, says the LSSA, an innocent injured party would still be denied the common law claim against the guilty party for the balance of his or her loss. “This is likely to be very costly, as there will be no reimbursement of expenses covered from the fund. Medical aids will more than likely exclude cover or the cost thereof will have to materially increase to preserve the funds in the pool for all members.”
At present, injuries sustained in a motor car accident anywhere in South Africa by any person are covered by the Fund. While at present all medical and other expenses reasonably incurred that arise directly from the accident are covered, these will now be subject to a prescribed tariff. Any future medical expenses have to be pre-authorised.
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