What to do if you are involved in an accident

There are very few things that come close to the feeling you get when you roll down your car windows on a beautiful sunny day, turn up the volume to your favourite tunes and enjoy the freedom that owning your own vehicle brings. It’s during these moments that very few people consider the possibility of something going wrong during this glorious time, but unfortunately, it’s a reality we all need to face.

Every day, countless South Africans are involved in vehicle collisions, sustaining injuries and many times, suffering loss. Along with the tragedy of being involved in an accident, comes a lot of responsibility – from taking the driver’s details, knowing which questions to ask, contacting the police and recalling the events that took place for police reports.

What to do if you are involved in an accident

No matter the seriousness of the accident, the consequent admin can be very overwhelming for any motorist and without assistance, daunting. Matrix has made it possible that midst all the chaos, you can have peace of mind with Matrix Protect Accident Assist. Let’s take a look at what this offering includes:
  • Legal representation
  • Administration and claims management
  • Accident reconstruction
  • Required medico-legal reports
  • Required actuarial reports
  • Past and future loss of earnings report
  • Past and future loss of support reports
With this offering, Matrix ensures that you have all the help you need after the accident, to make the process as manageable as possible and leaving no stone unturned – allowing you to rather focus on your recovery as a result of any injuries sustained during the accident.

You might be wondering who can access this service. Well, Matrix Protect Accident Assist is available to any Matrix customer who has signed up for Matrix Protect. This solution will provide you and your family with immediate access to the Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims management system, ensuring a 100% recovery pay back, without the nightmares. Saving you time, effort and the dreaded paperwork!

As devastating as accidents can be, head into the new year knowing that you are covered with the perfect protection and the right assistance in place to provide you with peace of mind.

To find out more about Matrix’s value-added services, visit Matrix Protect or call us on 011 654 8090.