Eligible motor accident claims may seek compensation before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. Evidence of the accident, injuries, income, disability, and the vehicle and insurance involved is important.
The claimants and calculation issues differ in injury and death claims. In addition to treatment expenses, loss of income and future impact may also be relevant, depending on the circumstances. No calculator determines the final court award. It is important to check the limitation applicable to the claim, the accident date, and the current judicial position on the matter in time.
What should you do now?
- Keep the accident details safe, along with treatment records and the police report.
- Gather details of the vehicle and insurer, medical bills, and income documents.
- Identify the appropriate tribunal, basis for the claim, and necessary parties, and file an application.
Which documents should you keep?
FIR/DAR, medical records, bills, disability certificate, income details, and vehicle details.
Do not make this mistake
Signing a final settlement without understanding future medical expenses or disability may affect the claim.
A hypothetical example
After an accident, a person was unable to return to work. Filing a claim with only hospital bills may leave the issue of income loss incomplete. Also prepare relevant records of medical restrictions, income, and disability.
Is a fixed amount paid for every injury?
No. Several factors, including the applicable claim provision and the actual loss, determine the amount.
Legal basis and useful source
This is general legal information. The advice may differ depending on your facts, applicable law, and state rules.