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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Shoba Annamma Eapen, J
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED – Appellant
Versus
SEBASTIAN – Respondent
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| 1. insurance claims arising from motor vehicle accidents can include workplace injuries. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. debate surrounds negligence and vehicle involvement in the accident. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. evidence corroborates the claimant's account of the accident. (Para 7 , 8 , 10) |
| 4. legal liability determined by insurance policy endorsements. (Para 9) |
| 5. final ruling dismisses the appeal based on established liability. (Para 11) |
JUDGMENT This appeal has been filed by the third respondent insurer in OP(MV) No.354 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thodupuzha, challenging the liability to pay the compensation awarded to the claimant. The first respondent herein is the claimant and respondents 2 & 3 herein were the respondents 1 & 2 before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimant was that on 23.10.2011, while he was loading bamboo poles into a mini lorry bearing Reg.No.KL- 6/7484, the first respondent moved the mini lorry in a rash and negligent manner, pursuant to which the claimant lost balance, fell down and thereby, sustained severe injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹1,00,000/-.
3. Respondents 1 and 2, who are t
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