Personal, Family & Injury
Motor Accident Claims
Compensation claims for death or injury in road accidents before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
DLP's chamber: No. 548, A Block, High Court, Lucknow
What the law says
Claims for death, injury or property damage caused by the use of a motor vehicle are filed before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A claim can be made by the injured person, the legal representatives of a deceased person, or the owner of damaged property. The insurer of the vehicle is usually a party. Compensation is assessed on factors such as loss of income or dependency, medical expenses and pain and suffering. Separate compensation schemes apply to hit-and-run accidents. The Act, as amended in 2019, sets a time limit for filing, so claims should be made early.
Consultation
Speak to the chamber.
Leave your name, number and a line about the matter. A member of the chamber will call or message you back during working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can file a claim?
The injured person, the legal representatives of a person who died, the owner of damaged property, or an agent authorised by them.
What documents are needed?
The FIR, medical and post-mortem records, bills, proof of income and age, the vehicle's registration and insurance details, and the driving licence details if available.
What if the vehicle is not identified?
Compensation for hit-and-run cases is available under the scheme framed under Section 161 of the Act, through the claims enquiry process it sets out.