Raghav Arora 18 July 2022

Mact: legal heir - brother

Can a brother be a claimant in an MACT matter? The mother of the victim is alive but is not interested in pursuing a Court case for compensation. Brother on the other hand is willing. However, he is an excluded legal heir in class 2 of HSA.

Please advice.

Reply Follow

Quick Summary

This discussion explores whether a brother can act as a claimant in a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) case when the victim's mother, the primary legal heir, is unwilling to pursue compensation. The brother is willing to proceed but is listed as an excluded legal heir. Advice is sought on how to proceed when the mother is uncooperative.