Rs 50 lakh awarded by tribunal to parents in son's 2019 road accident death
The incident occurred near the Hide Park bus stop when the victim, a resident of Thane, was riding his motorcycle and attempted to overtake a state transport bus. He lost control and collided with the bus, after which a truck coming from behind ran over him, causing fatal head injuries.
The tribunal observed that while the young man failed to maintain proper distance while overtaking, the truck driver's rash and excessive speed was primarily responsible for the fatality.
The tribunal exonerated the bus driver of negligence.
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The deceased was a software engineer earning Rs 30,000 per month and was the sole earning member of his family. His 56-year-old father and 55-year-old mother filed the claim under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, citing both emotional and financial loss.
MACT member R.V. Mohite, in a detailed judgment, held the truck driver 75% liable and calculated compensation based on the victim's income, age, and future prospects.
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The tribunal noted that the truck driver failed to control the vehicle and did not maintain a safe distance, leading to the accident. Based on the papers on record, the total compensation was calculated. Of the total compensation of Rs 65.9 lakh calculated, 25% was deducted for contributory negligence, resulting in a net award of Rs 49.4 lakh.
The amount is to be paid with 9% annual interest, with a portion directed to be placed in fixed deposits for three years for the parents.
The tribunal directed the truck owner and its insurer to jointly pay the compensation. The bus owner and its insurer were not held liable.
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