Motor Vehicles Act,1988  - Motor Accident Claim

Motor Accident Claims - Compensation - In determining the quantum of compensation payable to the victims of accident, who are disabled either permanently or temporarily, efforts should always be made to award adequate compensation not only for the physical injury and treatment, but also for the loss of earning and inability to lead a normal life and enjoy amenities, which would have been enjoyed but for the disability caused due to the accident. - Held:- As per the disability certificate issued on 23.8.2006, the appellant had virtually become vegetable and, therefore, she is not in a position to look after herself what to say of discharging her functions as partner of Tirupati Enterprises. Therefore, by applying the multiplier of 17, the future loss of earning would come to Rs.3,67,200/-. High Court erred in failing to award compensation under the heads of loss of amenities and loss of expectation of life. In the result, the appeal is partly allowed.

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