Compensation under motor vehicle act. 1988
Vasudevan
(Querist) 08 January 2018
This query is : Open
Respected Learned Experts,
There was an accident in month of August 2017 while I was driving my car. The victim has suffered bodily injuries and fracture in his left leg. The victim was temporarily disabled for 4 months. Now he has made claim under Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 for Rs.30 lakhs. I had a valid insurance policy taken in New India Assurance Co who is also included as 2nd party in the case. Some are telling that it is just enough to handover a signed vakkalat to Insurance Co. who will follow the issues. Whether I am liable to pay any compensation to the victim? Whether I have to engage a separate advocate to defend my side. What is the legal procedure adopted in this case. Kindly clarify and oblige,.
Thanking you in advance.
P. Venu
(Expert) 09 January 2018
Any suggestion depends upon the facts and circumstances in which the accidents had occurred. If no fault on your part, the insurance company will take care of the matter. By the way, has any criminal case been filed against you?
Vasudevan
(Querist) 10 January 2018
Learned Shri P. Venu, Thanks for the response and reply.
I have not received any summon for criminal case. However, there was a FIR registered in the concerned Police Station on the accident occurred. Some are telling that a separate summon shall be issued for the criminal liability of the accident. As on date I have not received any summon from criminal court.
Kindly oblige.
