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SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN
Ramshad. P S/o. Abdul Razak P. – Appellant
Versus
Afsal S/o. Aboobacker – Respondent
JUDGMENT “The scars of road accidents can last a lifetime, but with support and care, victims can heal and rebuildâ€.
2. Dissatisfied with the awarded sum, this appeal is filed by the claimant, a 20-year-old, 100% permanently disabled youth. The award dated 19.08.2003 in OP(MV) No.1100 of 2018 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thrissur, is under challenge. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
3. The case of the appellant/claimant is that on 21.05.2017, while he was travelling in a car bearing Reg.No.KL-8-AS- 9970 along the Kumali - Munnar public road driven by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner, it turned upside down to a valley, whereby he sustained grievous injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of Rs.1,95,00,000/-.4. Respondents 1 and 2 remained ex parte before the tribunal. The respondent insurer filed written statements, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but disputing the liability and quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tri
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Compensation for accident injuries must account for all damages, including permanent disability and future prospects.
The court established that a minor with intellectual disability from a road accident can be assessed with 100% functional disability, warranting enhanced compensation due to lifelong needs and depend....
Assessment of compensation must be reasonable and reflect actual earnings, injuries sustained, and precedents for justifiable enhancements for pain and suffering.
Court emphasized proper assessment of income and disability in compensation calculations for personal injuries.
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