JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1412 of

2009 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thrissur dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 19.12.2007 at about 07.45 am while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-46- A-1382, a bus bearing registration No.KL-08-R-4618 driven by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit on the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, the claimant had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹25,00,000/-.

3. The first and second respondent/owner and driver of the offending jeep remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 3^rd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the validity of the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A11, Ext.B1 and Ext.X1 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹10,73,820/- as compensation under different heads with interest @9% per annum from the date of peti