The appellant was the petitioner in OP(MV) No.368/2008 on the files of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda. The said claim petition was submitted by the appellant seeking compensation for the injuries sustained to him in a motor accident that occurred on 12.02.2006.

2. The accident occurred, when he was travelling in a car bearing registration No.KL08/1400, it hit against the lorry bearing registration No.KA 51/489 driven by the 2nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner. The 1st respondent was the owner of the said vehicle and it was insured with the 3rd respondent. According to the appellant, he was an ‘A’ Grade Government Contractor with a monthly income of Rs.3 lakhs. Due to the accident, he sustained very serious injuries and it resulted in serious physical disablement thereby preventing him from pursuing his avocation as a contractor. The claim petition was submitted in such circumstances.

3. The 3rd respondent filed a written statement admitting the coverage of policy for the said vehicle. However, they denied the negligence on the part of the driver of the lorry. The quantum of compensation was also disputed by them. The said claim petition was tried