JUDGMENT :

Shoba Annamma Eapen, J.

This appeal is filed by the legal heirs of the claimant in O.P (MV) No.886 of 2015 on the file of the Principal Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kozhikode, dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal. The respondent herein was the third respondent before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimants, on 28.10.2014 at about 09.00 am, while the deceased was riding the scooter bearing reg. No. KL- 57-G-7271, a motorcycle bearing registration No.KL-18-E-3871 ridden by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit on the scooter in which the deceased was riding. As a result of the accident, the deceased had sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to the injuries on the same day. The claimants, being the mother and siblings of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming compensation.

3. The first and second respondents/owner and rider of the offending vehicle respectively, filed a written statement admitting