JUDGMENT :

G. JAYACHANDRAN, J.

Prayer: This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the award and decree dated 09.01.2015 made in O.P. No. 122 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Principal District Judge), Perambalur.

1. The insurance company is the appellant. The appeal is filed challenging the award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Principal District Judge), Perambalur in M.C.O.P. No. 122 of 2014 dated 09.01.2015.

2. Brief facts:

L. Vijay Anand, the Driver of the Mahendra Maxx Van sustained multiple injuries and was taken to the Government Hospital, Thuraiyur. After providing first aid, he was shifted to Retna Global hospital, Tiruchy. His right hand upto elbow level was amputated. After treatment for 10 days as inpatient, he was discharged. A case was registered against the Driver of TATA-407 bearing registration No. TN-57Z-6951 under sections 279 and 338 of IPC in Crime No. 758/08 by the Thuraiyur Police.

3. Due to amputation of his right hand, L. Vijay Anand lost his driving skill l