JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.81 of

2012 on the file of the Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Palakkad, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal. 2. According to the claimant, on 18.08.2011 at about 09.30 am while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL09/Y/9049, a lorry bearing registration No KEH/1593, driven by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, the appellant had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹14,53,000/- limited to ₹10,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent/owner of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 2^nd respondent/driver of the offending vehicle filed a written statement contending that he was not negligent in driving the vehicle. It was further contended that the accident occurred owing to the negligence and over-speeding of the claimant, and the quantum of compensation claimed was also disputed. The third respondent, insurer of the offending vehicle, filed a written statement admitting the policy but disputing the