Teen Maimed for Life Gets ₹16.4 Lakh Compensation Involving BEST Bus Accident
According to the petition, the student was on her way to Podar Jr.
College on July 3, 2018, when the accident occurred near Podar Signal on S.V. Road around 9:30 am. The BEST bus, travelling at high speed in a "rash and negligent manner," struck her from the left side, causing her to fall as the front wheel ran over her right thigh.
The order, passed by MACT Member R.V. Mohite on August 7, was made available on Saturday. The case proceeded ex-parte as BEST's transport manager failed to appear despite being served summons.
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Following the accident, the student was first taken to V.N. Desai Hospital before being admitted to Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital for nearly two months. She claimed medical expenses of Rs 8 lakh and continues outpatient treatment.
While medical assessment showed 48% permanent partial disability, the tribunal reduced her functional disability to 25%, noting the absence of evidence showing impact on daily activities or sports career.
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"There is absolutely no evidence to show that the claimant has lost her earning capacity due to disability," the order stated.
The tribunal fixed her notional income at Rs 6,000 monthly with a multiplier of 18 for her age group, applying 40% future prospects as per guidelines. The award included compensation for loss of income at Rs 3,24 lakh, future prospects at Rs 1,29,lakh hospitalisation costs of Rs 9,04 lakh medical bills totalling Rs 2,15 lakh along with amounts for special diet and conveyance, pain and suffering, and attendance charges.
The tribunal found sufficient evidence through the FIR and spot panchanama to establish the bus driver's negligence, with no contributory negligence by the victim.
BEST has been directed to deposit the amount within one month, with Rs 5 lakh to be invested in a five-year fixed deposit in the student's name. The claimant was represented by Advocate Baldev B Rajput. |
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