Accident Case

Prashant (Querist) 08 September 2019 This query is : Resolved
Sir, I was driving a scooty on a national highway and suddenly a jeep came from a village link road and stood in front of me and my scooty got hit against that vehicle. I was driving in my own lane. After the accident the driver of jeep fled from the spot. My right femur got fractured . The police registered a case against both of us under section 279 and 337 and MV act 187. I was charged under rash driving. Now the driver of jeep has approached me informally by call and agreed to pay the compensations. Should I accept it. Will it affect the other case in which I was charged for rash driving..???

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Prashant (Querist) 08 September 2019
Kindly guide us

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 09 September 2019
why not to take compensation from insurer of sooty or the jeep.

P. Venu (Expert) 09 September 2019
There is no harm if the compensation is adequate. The action of the Police is routine. You have the option to plead guilty (it involves a fine only - you may inquire the local court as to the amount involved) or deny the charges and contest (this could be quite taxing in terms of expenses and the time).