JUDGMENT :

1. This First Appeal is preferred by the appellant against the impugned judgment and award dated 31.08.2020 passed in Motor Accident Claims Petition No.15 of 2016 by the 3rd MACT, Limbdi district Surendranagar, whereby the learned Tribunal has awarded the compensation of Rs.5,50,380/- along with interest @ 9% per annum.

2. The Brief facts leading to the case are as follows:

2.1 On 03.12.2015 at about 7:45 p.m. in the evening, the appellant herein was travelling as a pillion rider on a motorcycle being driven by respondent No.4 herein. The accident occurred due to a car which was being driven in a rash and negligent manner and which rammed into the said motorcycle from behind due to which the appellant received serious injuries.

2.2 The appellant suffered fracture of skull, sever bleeding, fracture in right leg and in the right feet. After getting medical treatment and undergoing operations, the appellant suffered permanent disability.

2.3 Aggrieved the appellant preferred MACP No.15 of 2016 praying for a compensation of Rs.10,00,000/- under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicl