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Topic: Road Accident Fund  |  Show questions and answers for all topics

I was sitting in the back of a taxi when it was hit by another vehicle from behind a year ago. I recently discovered that my back pain is due to nerve damage. Can I submit a third party claim?

Yes, you should certainly be able to apply for compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

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Can I claim from the Road Accident Fund if the accident happened in 2019?

No. You have to lodge your claim with the RAF within three years if you know the driver, or two years if it was a hit-and-run.

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