JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.162 of 2017 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kalpetta. The respondents herein is the 3^rd respondent before the tribunal.

2. According to the appellant/claimant, on

12.09.2016, at about 8 p.m., while the claimant was travelling in an auto-rickshaw bearing Reg.No.KL-12-K-6938 through Muttil-Sulthan Bathery NH road, that was struck by another auto-rickshaw bearing Reg.No.KL-12-K-3466 driven by the 1^st respondent in a rash and negligent manner and thereby the claimant sustained serious injuries. She approached the tribunal claiming compensation ₹3,74,000/- which was limited to ₹3,00,000/- .

3. The first and second respondents being the driver and the owner of the offending vehicle filed a written statement contending that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the petitioner. The 3^rd respondent–insurer filed a written statement admitting the policy. Exts.A1 to A8 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹1,02,204/- as compensation under different heads with interest @8% per annum from the date of petition till realization with proportionate cos