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Your Trusted Attorneys in Personal Injury, RAF Claims, and Medical Negligence
At Spruyt Inc, we specialise in General High Court litigation, championing justice for clients in Road Accident Fund (RAF) matters, medical negligence matters, personal injury claims, and public liability claims. Our legal team is committed to delivering professional and result-driven representation – from your first consultation to final settlement.
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Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims: We Take the Fight to the Fund
Navigating a RAF claim can be overwhelming, especially when recovering from physical and emotional trauma. At Spruyt Inc, we simplify the process with hands-on support from day one.
Types of RAF Claims:
RAF claims can be divided into two main categories being personal injury claims or loss of support claims.
For a personal injury claim your claim may include the following:
- Past Loss of Earnings (Not applicable to minor children);
- Future Loss of Earnings / Earning Capacity;
- Past medical expenses;
- Future Medical Expenses;
- General Damages (Applicable To Serious Injuries).
A claim for loss of support resulting from the death of a loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident may include the following:
- Past Loss of Support (In your personal capacity or on behalf of your minor child);
- Future Loss of Support (In your personal capacity or on behalf of your minor child);
- Funeral Expenses.
We assist with claims which may range from loss of support to personal injury claims. Upon your initial consultation, the merits of the case will be evaluated carefully to determine whether a valid claim exists. At Spruyt Inc we pride ourselves in providing the most accurate advice based on the careful assessment of your case.
In further assessing the merits of the claim, Spruyt Inc will assist in obtaining the necessary SAPS documentation including the accident report, case docket, and post mortem report/s (where applicable), as well as other documentation such as hospital records on your behalf.
Required documentation for the lodgment of your claim may vary and will depend on whether you have a claim for personal injuries, whether in your own capacity of on behalf of a minor child, or whether you have a claim for loss of support whether in your own capacity or on behalf of your minor child.
Spruyt Inc. will advise you of any further documentation that will be required for compiling your lodgement bundle at the RAF. Spruyt Inc. will also further assist in the necessary drafting of required legal documents such as affidavits or statements where required.
Once your attorney has established the merits of your case, documentation will then be compiled on your behalf for lodgment at the RAF. After lodgment the RAF has a period of 120 days to evaluate your claim. After the period of 120 days has lapsed, summons may be issued against the RAF, after which the matter will be litigated up until either settlement or trial.
The RAF will, based on the information given to them, decide on whether they will provide a merits offer. At Spruyt Inc. we strive to negotiate with the fund for the best merits offer, and where necessary we will fight in court for the best possible merits offer.
The next component of a RAF Claim will be to determine the value of the quantum of the claim. Personal injury claims may include claims for: general damages resulting from serious bodily injuries, past and future loss of income (where applicable), and past or future medical expenses where applicable.
Loss of support claims will include the quantification of calculated loss of support and/or funeral expenses.
Your appointed attorneys will assist in determining which medico-legal experts to refer you to for evaluation. The experts to be appointed for personal injury matters will vary and depends on the nature of your injuries. Once appointed the expert will draw up a report which will assist in determining a value for your claim. The experts to be appointed may range from neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, opthamologists, orthotists and prosthesists, occupational therapists, industrial psychologists, clinical psychologists and actuaries.
For loss of support claims experts like your industrial psychologist and actuaries may be appointed.
The purpose of appointing these experts is to quantify the value of your claim which will then be negotiated further by your attorneys on your behalf at settlement or trial.
General High Court Litigation
Facing a legal dispute that could cost you everything if not taken to High Court?
At Spruyt Inc, we specialise in General High Court litigation, providing expert representation in complex civil matters which range from RAF Claims, personal injury claims, medical negligence claims and public liability claims. From instituting summons to engaging in pre-trial procedures to trial proceedings, our attorneys are skilled in navigating high-stake disputes involving damages, and delictual claims.
Medical Negligence
Has a doctor’s mistake left you or your loved one worse off than before the treatment or procedure?
When medical care goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. Our team handles medical negligence claims with precision and compassion. We hold healthcare professionals and institutions accountable for misdiagnoses, surgical errors, birth injuries, and delayed treatments. By appointing independent medical experts, we build strong cases that secure fair compensation for long-term care, pain, and suffering.
Public Liability Claims
If you’ve been injured in a public space or on someone else’s property, you may have a public liability claim.
Whether it’s a slip-and-fall at a shopping centre, an incident in a park, or harm caused by unsafe public premises, you could be entitled to compensation. We assess your case carefully, gather the necessary medical and legal evidence, and work to recover damages sustained which may include general damages, loss of income, and past and future medical expenses.
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