P&H: Enhances Compensation for Injured Claimants in 2001 Motor Accident Case

(i) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Enhancement of compensation  — Compensation for injuries — In absence of proof of nature and extent of injuries, injuries suffered by claimant were treated as simple in nature and consolidated amount of Rs.50,000 towards medical expenses, transportation, attendant charges and...

(ii) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Enhancement of compensation — Injured claimant with disability — On basis of discharge card, period of hospitalization and bills, claimant was found to have suffered grievous injuries resulting in 5% disability and to have incurred Rs.76,270 on treatment - Tribunal...

(iii) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Loss of income during treatment — In absence of cogent and reliable evidence regarding vocation and income, monthly income was taken as minimum wages prevalent at time of accident, namely Rs.2,260 per month - Injured claimant was taken...

(iv) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Future prospects and future amenities of life — Multiplier — Functional disability — Since injured claimant had suffered permanent disability, he was held entitled to compensation for loss of future prospects and future amenities of life - For...