Babu Mathew P. Joseph, J.

1. The appellant sustained serious injuries in a motor accident that occurred on 11.3.2005 by knocking him down by a car while he was walking along the side of the road. He has preferred a petition before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Tirur, claiming compensation on account of the injuries sustained in the accident. The learned Tribunal, after considering the matter, found that the accident had occurred due to the negligence on the part of the driver of the car and awarded a total compensation of Rs.40,000/- under various heads as follows:

Transport to hospital Rs. 1,000/-

Damages to clothing Rs. 500/-

Expenses for bystander Rs. 1,500/-

Extra-nourishment Rs. 1,000/-

Medical bills Rs. 8,800/-

Pain and suffering Rs. 10,000/-

Loss of amenities Rs. 8,000/-

Loss of earnings Rs. 9,000/-

Total Rs. 39,800/-

Rounded to Rs. 40,000/-

The third respondent Insurance Company was directed to deposit the amount. Dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal, the appellant has preferred this appeal.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the appellant and the learned counsel appearing for the third respondent Insurance Company. Notice to the re