Injured ambulance driver wins court battle after lawyers bungle RAF claim

High court finds firm ‘liable for such damages as may be proved or agreed’ and orders it to pay legal costs

04 July 2025 - 04:30

An ambulance driver seriously injured in a collision with a motorist 14 years ago in Cape Town thought a Road Accident Fund (RAF) payout would cover his medical expenses and loss of earnings...

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