How much compensation was awarded to the therapist maimed in the accident?

The therapist was awarded Rs 43.76 lakh compensation.

What caused the therapist's 80% functional disability?

The therapist sustained severe injuries, including leg amputation, after a luxury bus hit his motorcycle in a 2016 accident.

Was the insurance company successful in contesting the claim?

No, the tribunal rejected the insurance company's arguments and held them liable for the compensation.

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Maimed Therapist Wins Rs 43 Lakh Accident Payout

13 Apr

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Summary

Therapist receives ₹43.76 lakh compensation for 80% disability.
Bus crash in 2016 caused severe injuries, including leg amputation.
Tribunal found driver negligent; insurance claims rejected.

Maimed Therapist Wins Rs 43 Lakh Accident Payout

A panchkarma therapist, who suffered a life-altering 80% functional disability following a road accident on May 11, 2016, has been awarded Rs 43.76 lakh in compensation. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane noted the severe injuries sustained, including the amputation of the victim's right leg above the knee, after a luxury bus collided with his motorcycle in Sindhudurg. The tribunal established the bus driver's negligence based on police records and the charge sheet, dismissing the insurance company's arguments regarding policy violations. Compensation covers medical expenses, loss of income, future earnings, artificial limb costs, and damages for pain and suffering. The insurer must pay the amount with 9% annual interest, and half the sum will be in fixed deposit for three years.

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