Motor Accident Law

Compensation depends on: nature and permanence of injury, age and income of victim, medical expenses incurred, and future earning capacity loss. MACT tribunals use structured formulas. Fatal accident claims for a working adult can easily exceed ₹50 lakh. Do not settle with insurers without consulting a lawyer — insurers typically offer far less.

There is no strict limitation period for MACT claims (unlike civil suits), but you should file as soon as possible. Delay can affect evidence quality and witness availability. File within 6 months of the accident for best results.

Yes. Indian courts apply the principle of 'contributory negligence' — your compensation is reduced proportionately to your fault, but not eliminated. Even if you were 30% at fault, you can claim 70% of total assessed compensation.

For uninsured vehicles: claim from the owner directly + apply for the Solatium Fund. For hit-and-run: the Motor Vehicles Act provides for compensation from the MACT Hit-and-Run fund (up to ₹50,000 for grievous injury; ₹2 lakh for death). A lawyer helps you navigate both.