motor car accident by a casual driver

This query is : Resolved

Rama mohan Acharya (Querist)
29 November 2010

29 November 2010 In one of the company,vehicles are being drive by drivers engaged on casual basis. One of such driver met with an accident while performing the duty allotted by the company. In the accident, death has also occured. The effected party has filed one MACT case and the local police has filed the chargesheet in the court.
In this situation, what will be the liability of the Employer, i.e. the company?

M.Sheik Mohammed Ali Online

(Expert)
29 November 2010

29 November 2010 the company respons for your suit

Ajay Bansal (Expert)
29 November 2010

29 November 2010 THE COMPANY HAS TO PAY THE AMOUNT OF AWARD.

Advocate Bhartesh goyal Online

(Expert)
29 November 2010

29 November 2010 Master is always liable for servants act. During the employement if any act/incident happened, employer would be responsible for that.so company has to pay the compensation.

malipeddi jaggarao Online

(Expert)
29 November 2010

29 November 2010 Yes. This is called vicarious liability

Khaleel Ahmed (Expert)
30 November 2010

30 November 2010 Insurance company and the owner of the vehicle is responsible for any motor accident claim. There will be no liability of the hiring company at all.