JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1626 of 2012 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor, seeking enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 15.08.2012 at about

3.00 p.m., while the claimant was riding his motorcycle, a tipper lorry bearing Reg.No.KL-41/5683 driven by the first respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹10,01,500/- which was limited to ₹7,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent/the owner-cum-driver of the offending vehicle, remained ex-parte before the tribunal. The second respondent/insurer of the offending vehicle filed a written statement admitting the insurance policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A11, Ext.B1 and Ext.C1 documents were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadin