Medical service providers “suppliers” may submit their accounts to the Road Accident Fund (RAF) directly for payment (s17(5). The question that arises is whether the RAF is liable for any legal costs which may be incurred in the submission of the account for payment.
s17 does not make provision for the payment of legal costs to a supplier. It was not envisaged, nor is it standard legal practice, that costs are charged for the mere submission of an account for payment.
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