A doctor who suffered permanent disability of legs after being hit by a car was awarded Rs 35 lakh by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) on Monday, 7 October.
The Case
Dr Manish Singh, a Malka Ganj resident, was walking towards Mukherjee Nagar in Delhi when he was hit by a rashly driven car, leaving him severely injured. The 30-year-old MBBS doctor, who was pursuing Masters in Anesthesiology from Hindu Rao Hospital, suffered a permanent disability of the limbs after the accident on 20 March 2016.
The Verdict
MACT Presiding Officer SS Malhotra asked United India Insurance to pay the compensation of Rs 35.16 lakh to Kumar for mental and physical shock, loss of amenities and loss of income suffered by him. It also compensated Singh for expenses incurred for an attendant and for buying a wheelchair.
However, in its recent order, the tribunal had noted that the disability suffered by Singh cannot be treated as a functional disability, as he can do all his professional work while sitting.
The court also granted Dr Singh Rs 3 lakh towards loss of future earning noting that his permanent disability may lead to certain difficulties at the time of his retirement.
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