Victim Awarded ₹1.4 Crore After Losing Arm in Bus Accident

Quick Summary

• The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane awarded approximately Rs 1.4 crore as compensation to a 51-year-old sales manager.
• The individual lost his left arm in a luxury bus accident on December 16, 2019, near Savarne Village on the Kalyan-Nagar highway.
• driver negligence due to excessive speed was established as the cause of the accident.
• The insurance company is held liable for the compensation but can recover it from the bus owner.
• The injured manager had based his claim on a monthly income of rs 3.6 lakh.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The Tribunal’s decision underscores accountability within road transport operations and emphasizes consequences for driver negligence. It highlights the role of insurance companies in compensating victims while allowing them recourse against negligent parties, which balances immediate victim assistance with long-term accountability. This ruling may prompt similar claims and encourage stricter adherence to safety regulations within India’s transport sector.

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