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High Court: Lost Teeth Aren't Minor Inconvenience
10 Oct
Summary
- Losing multiple teeth is not a minor inconvenience, court ruled.
- Facial disfigurement and dental loss require higher compensation.
- Accident victim received an additional Rs 3.45 lakh in damages.
The High Court has significantly altered the perception of dental injuries in accident compensation cases, stating that losing multiple teeth is far from a minor inconvenience. Justice M Brungesh highlighted that such trauma can lead to persistent issues like saliva leakage and facial scarring, necessitating corrective procedures.
In a specific case from October 22, 2012, Siddayya suffered severe facial and head injuries, including multiple lost teeth and a fractured right forearm, after a truck collided with his motorcycle. His brother died in the incident. The initial tribunal awarded Rs 4.9 lakh, but the High Court found this insufficient.
The court pointed out that the initial assessment overlooked fractures to the pelvis and pubic bone, and the critical impact of lost teeth and lip injury on daily activities and employability. Considering these factors, the compensation was raised to Rs 8.3 lakh, reflecting the true extent of the victim's suffering and disfigurement.
