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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Kin of road accident victims buckle under mounting bills
Mumbai: Families of three victims of serious road accidents in the city, all involving young drivers, have been grappling with emotional trauma and mounting medical expenses. In Lokhandwala, Naresh Bhagchandani, a 60-year-old garment trader, was left paralysed below the waist after being struck by 20-year-old Manav Jain, who was driving an SUV. Bhagchandani's daughter said, "My father has become aggressive after the accident. We are clueless about managing mounting medical bills that touched Rs 40 lakh in 45 days of the accident. We don't know whether we will get justice. We are in trauma and my mother waits outside the hospital ICCU from 6am to 9pm in the hope that our father will be back on his feet. But doctors said recovery will take at least a year." Bhagchandani was hit in Andheri West during a morning walk on June 13. Oshiwara police arrested Jain, who lacked a valid driving licence. He was later released on bail. In Vile Parle East, Mangilal Kothari, aged 78, has been unable to stand since being knocked down by a speeding bike on Dec 13 last year while walking home. The driver, Yug Vora, a 19-year-old college student, fled the scene. Kothari's grandson, Mehul, said, "We have spent at least Rs 35 lakh on my grandfather's treatment till date. The incident has traumatised the entire family and drained us financially. It took almost three months for my grandfather to be out of the ICU. We have hired a 24x7 caretaker." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Chandivali resident Subramaniam Krishnan, aged 65, said, "It took almost a year for me to recover 60%. The fracture in my spine is not healed and doctors have advised a strapped belt if I have to walk. The entire incident has left my family handicapped and my wife took VRS to look after me. We have to fight daily to arrange money so that our son who is studying abroad can meet his expenses. Also, I don't know whether the accused will be punished. " The accident occurred on Sept 6 at 4pm when a minor lost control of his MUV, striking Krishnan, a corporate legal advisor. CCTV footage of the accident went viral, showing the minor losing control and hitting an autorickshaw before striking Krishnan, who suffered two spinal fractures. A senior IPS officer said, "Where the victim is not at fault the sections should be made non-bailable." Retired IPS officer B K Upadhyaya said, "In such cases the family suffers trauma too, and it is difficult to overcome. Legal battles can take a very long time. Compensation is not adequate, and the accused may not also not be punished in time or may be acquitted. There could be delay, indifferent behaviour on part of law enforcement agencies, and complex and time-consuming court proceedings." Upadhyaya suggested speedy trial, adequate compensation, and proper medical and psychiatric treatment for victims and families. A city-based psychiatrist said post-traumatic stress disorder following an accident leads to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. "This trauma is faced by the victim who survived the accident but is bedridden or has no resources for treatment. Similarly, the victim's family endures stress and financial crises," the psychiatrist said. IPS officer-turned-lawyer Y P Singh said expenses for serious medical impairment have to be borne by the victim, who loses income due to disability and requires funds for physical care. "It is a sheer double jeopardy. The compensation to address the disability is highly insufficient, which adds to the trauma amid the spectre of bankruptcy." Singh urged families to present specific, doctor-certified expenses to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to get adequate compensation. "Where the victim is not at fault, the sections should be made non-bailable," Singh added. Former state director general of police Praveen Dixit said every year at least five lakh persons die and five lakh are seriously injured in road accidents. He recommended the govt announce payments of Rs 5 lakh for a deceased victim and and Rs 3 lakh for the injured, recovering money from insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers. Dixit also urged tribunals, courts and the police to impose heavy fines on rule-breakers, including those who disregard traffic signals.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nipah scare resurfaces in Malappuram as containment zones declared in 20 wards
Kozhikode: With Nipah scare resurfacing in Malappuram following the death of an 18-year-old girl hailing from Makkaraparamba, govt authorities have enforced containment zones in 20 wards spread across Makkaraparamba, Kootilangadi, Kuruva and Mankada grama panchayats. Malappuram district collector V R Vinod said containment zone restrictions would be imposed in wards 1-13 of Makkaraparamba panchayat, wards 11 and 15 of Kootilangadi panchayat, ward 14 of Mankada panchayat and wards 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Kuruva panchayat. People in containment zones have been asked to avoid gatherings. Shops and business establishments, except medical shops, are to function only from 8am to 6pm. All educational institutions within the containment zones should remain closed. As part of general curbs in the district, people have been advised to avoid social gatherings as far as possible and wear face masks while venturing out and during gatherings. Route map released: Health department released the route map of the 18-year-old girl, who died at Meitha hospital in Kozhikode on July 1, with timestamps on her locations and travel since June 23 when she developed fever and other symptoms. According to the route map, the girl developed fever and headache on June 23 and remained in her house by taking self-medication on June 24. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo On June 25, she went to the Makkaraparamba mini clinic along with her mother in an autorickshaw at 12 noon and returned home in half an hour. On June 26, she went back to the Makkaraparamba mini clinic in an autorickshaw at 9am and proceeded to Malappuram cooperative hospital in an autorickshaw and then to Kottakkal MIMS hospital in a private vehicle where she was admitted to the ICCU in the afternoon. She was shifted to the MICU on June 27. On June 28, the patient was shifted in a mobile ICU ambulance to Meitra hospital, Kozhikode where she died on July 1. Her funeral was held at Makkaraparamba Juma Masjid on July 2. The health department has asked people who were present at the locations during the specified times to contact the helpline numbers (0483 2735010, 0483 2735020). Meanwhile, Kozhikode DMO K K Rajaram said the patient did not have any public contact in Kozhikode.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Harassed' by son, Goregaon woman (78) attempts suicide
Mumbai: Allegedly tired of being repeatedly yelled at by her son, a 78-year-old woman attempted suicide at her Goregaon home. Goregaon police registered an FIR against her son under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. This is the second incident in a week of a senior citizen being harassed by their child. TOI had on Wednesday reported about a 73-year-old Dahisar resident being assaulted by his son over a property dispute, which left both his legs fractured. Shanti (name changed) lives in a joint family comprising her 91-year-old husband, her 57-year-old daughter who is unmarried, her 59-year-old son, his wife and their two children at Goregaon. Her second son, who is 50, resides on the upper floor of the house with his wife and two kids. Shanti works in the packaging unit of a factory. She and her daughter are the only earning members in the household. Her older son is unemployed and an alcoholic. The FIR said he often picked fights with Shanti and her husband over trivial issues. Shanti and her daughter would complete all household chores before going to work. On May 23, around 7am, Shanti was filling water for the day when her older son started yelling at her for "ruining his life". He hurled expletives at her and asked her to move out of the house. Shanti was shaken and asked him to stop fighting as the day had just begun. She retired to another room to take rest. Her husband confronted their older son, but he yelled back at him. Later, Shanti left for work without a word to anyone. She borrowed Rs 500 from her employer and asked for a day off under the pretext of having guests at home. She used the money to purchase rat poison. On May 25, while her daughter was away for a medical checkup, Shanti mixed the rat poison with water and consumed it. Soon, she started to throw up. When her daughter returned home, she rushed Shanti to a private hospital. Shanti was admitted in the ICCU and treatment was started. An FIR was lodged against her older son the next day. Activist Sailesh Mishra, who runs a non-profit for welfare of senior citizens, said domestic harassment of senior citizens is not uncommon in Indian homes, but the elderly hesitate to lodge a complaint. "There is shame associated with talking about abuse. At times, police may also advise the family to settle the matter," Mishra said. He added that more awareness should be created on the legal consequences of harassing or abusing a senior citizen. "Housing societies also have a responsibility towards a senior citizen in distress. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act has a clause where police can take action suo motu," he said.
