MVA Fund claim deadline calculator (Namibia)
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Indicative: a guide to the dates in the Act, not legal advice. The date a claim arises can differ from the accident date (for example for loss of support), so lodge well before the date shown. Call the MVA Fund on 9682 or +264 61 289 7000.
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| Section of the MVA Act | Rule |
|---|---|
| 34(1) | The right to claim prescribes one year from the date the claim arose. |
| 34(2) | A claim lodged within that year, in the proper form, prescribes two years from the date the claim arose. |
| 34(3) | Prescription does not run against a minor, a person detained under mental health legislation or a person under curatorship. |
| 30(1) | When someone other than the driver is injured or killed, the driver and the owner report the accident to the Fund within 14 days, on the prescribed form. |
Text: Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act 10 of 2007. The Fund's own advice: "Claims should be lodged with the Fund within one year from the date of crash" (MVA Fund FAQ).
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MVA Fund deadline three years?
No. In Namibia the claim must be lodged within one year (section 34(1) of the MVA Act). The three-year rule belongs to South Africa's Road Accident Fund.
What if I miss the one-year deadline?
The right to claim is prescribed, unless the claimant is a minor, detained under mental health legislation or under curatorship. Contact the MVA Fund at once (+264 61 289 7000).