time limit of accident claim

what is the time limit for filling third party claim in any accident??

as I received heavy injury in ambulance-car accident.(I was seated in ambulance as a medical officer)

my medical treatment is still running after 3 month. and I am not 100% well right now.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 30 October 2020

There is no limitation to file a motor accident claim.

Suri.Sravan Kumar (senior) 30 October 2020

Time-limit of six months for filing claim:Section 166(3), added through the Amendment Act, states that the claim petition has to be filed within six months of the date of accident.

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