R. Subbiah, J.

1. Questioning the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (I Additional District Judge) at Salem, in and by award dated 08.02.2013 in M.C.O.P. No. 1418 of 2008, the present appeal has been filed by the Insurance Company.

2. Since the present appeal has been filed challenging only the quantum of compensation, it is not necessary for this Court to traverse into the other aspects of the award passed by the Tribunal.

3. The 1st respondent herein is the claimant before the Tribunal. It is the case of the claimant that he was working as Technician Grade-V, Hyundai Motors India Ltd, Chennai and he was receiving a monthly salary of Rs.30,000/- as well as other allowances. On 05.05.2008 at 7.45 am, the claimant, along with his friends, was standing on the extreme left side of the road at Sunga Chavadi, Thiruperumpudhur. At that time, a lorry bearing Reg.No.TN-21-W-0959 came in a rash and negligent manner at hectic speed and dashed against him. In the said accident, the claimant had sustained grievous injuries on his left hand, left leg and facial injuries. He also sustained pelvic rami bone fractures, 2nd & 3rd rib of the claimant also fr