THANE: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane awarded a total compensation exceeding ₹87 lakh in three related cases arising from a tragic road accident that occurred in April 2017.
According to the claimants, the accident took place on the morning of April 22, 2017, around 5:30 am, on the Nashik-Mumbai highway near Anjur Petrol Pump.
A group of pilgrims, including elderly women and their attendants—some walking and others in wheelchairs—were en route from Nashik to Mumbai. A speeding truck rammed into the group from behind, resulting in the death of one woman and leaving two others with permanent disabilities.
The petitions were filed against the owner of the offending truck and the insurance company. The truck owner did not participate in the proceedings and was declared ex-parte. The petitioners were represented by an advocate, while the insurance company was represented separately.
One of the victims, a 66-year-old woman who was in a wheelchair at the time of the accident, sustained severe injuries and was rendered bedridden and fully dependent on her family. Her petition, filed by her brother as her next friend, resulted in an award of ₹38.58 lakh, including medical expenses, compensation for pain and suffering, and future care, along with 7.5% annual interest from July 18, 2020, until full payment.
Another victim, a 45-year-old woman acting as a wheelchair attendant, suffered critical injuries and died during treatment. The compensation awarded to her surviving family members—including her daughter-in-law and grandchildren—was calculated at ₹24.32 lakh.
A portion of the award will be placed in fixed deposits for the benefit of the claimants. Interest at 7.5% per annum was granted on the principal claim amount from the date of the petition until realization.
The third claimant, a 64-year-old woman who was also pushing a wheelchair at the time, suffered multiple fractures and a head injury. Her monthly income was established, and based on a 60% permanent disability and over ₹8 lakh in medical costs, the Tribunal awarded ₹24.37 lakh with similar interest terms.
In all three cases, the Tribunal dismissed the insurance company’s contention that the driver lacked a valid license or permit, holding the company liable along with the vehicle’s owner.
According to the claimants, the accident took place on the morning of April 22, 2017, around 5:30 am, on the Nashik-Mumbai highway near Anjur Petrol Pump.
A group of pilgrims, including elderly women and their attendants—some walking and others in wheelchairs—were en route from Nashik to Mumbai. A speeding truck rammed into the group from behind, resulting in the death of one woman and leaving two others with permanent disabilities.
The petitions were filed against the owner of the offending truck and the insurance company. The truck owner did not participate in the proceedings and was declared ex-parte. The petitioners were represented by an advocate, while the insurance company was represented separately.
One of the victims, a 66-year-old woman who was in a wheelchair at the time of the accident, sustained severe injuries and was rendered bedridden and fully dependent on her family. Her petition, filed by her brother as her next friend, resulted in an award of ₹38.58 lakh, including medical expenses, compensation for pain and suffering, and future care, along with 7.5% annual interest from July 18, 2020, until full payment.
Another victim, a 45-year-old woman acting as a wheelchair attendant, suffered critical injuries and died during treatment. The compensation awarded to her surviving family members—including her daughter-in-law and grandchildren—was calculated at ₹24.32 lakh.
A portion of the award will be placed in fixed deposits for the benefit of the claimants. Interest at 7.5% per annum was granted on the principal claim amount from the date of the petition until realization.
The third claimant, a 64-year-old woman who was also pushing a wheelchair at the time, suffered multiple fractures and a head injury. Her monthly income was established, and based on a 60% permanent disability and over ₹8 lakh in medical costs, the Tribunal awarded ₹24.37 lakh with similar interest terms.
In all three cases, the Tribunal dismissed the insurance company’s contention that the driver lacked a valid license or permit, holding the company liable along with the vehicle’s owner.
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