The Motor Vehicles Act provides a statutory mechanism for compensating victims of road accidents and their surviving dependents on a just and reasonable basis.
Key Legal Takeaway
Compensation in fatal accident claims is determined by established income, adding 10% to 50% for future prospects, deducting personal living expenses, and applying the standardized age multiplier under Sarla Verma and Pranay Sethi.
1. Statutory Framework under MV Act, 1988
Section 166 governs claim petitions for fault liability, while Section 164 provides structured no-fault compensation for death and grievous hurt.
2. Standardized Mathematical Formula for Loss of Dependency
Income + Future Prospects (based on age) minus Personal Expenses (1/2, 1/3, or 1/4) multiplied by standardized Age Multiplier (11 to 18).
3. Conventional Heads of Compensation
Tribunals award standardized sums for loss of spousal/filial consortium (40,000+ per person), funeral expenses (15,000+), and loss of estate (15,000+).
4. Permanent Disability Assessments
In injury cases, compensation covers medical bills, loss of earnings during treatment, loss of future earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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