The judgment concerns a delictual claim for damages arising from a motor vehicle collision on 10 June 2007. The court dealt with evidence by affidavit, medical and occupational expert reports, and the quantification of past loss of earnings, past medical expenses, and costs. It ordered the Road Accident Fund liable for 100% of the plaintiff’s agreed or proven damages, with some heads of damages postponed sine die.
This may be relevant to road accident claims, quantum, and costs in RAF litigation.
Evidence from source
This is a delictual claim for damages as a result of a motor vehicle collision which occurred on the 10 th June 2007.
Supports: plain_summary: the matter concerns a delictual claim arising from a motor vehicle collision.
The application in terms of Rule 38(2) was granted.
Supports: plain_summary: the court dealt with evidence by affidavit.
1. The Defendant is liable hundred percent (100%) in respect of the plaintiffs agreed and or proven damages; 2. Future hospital and medical expenses: Section 17(4)(a) Undertaking; 3. Past medical expenses R235 946.40 4. General damages Post
Supports: plain_summary: the order included liability, medical expenses, and postponement of some heads of damages.