The tribunal presided over by Sanjay Choudante took into account the medical expenses incurred by the motorcyclist to the tune of Rs 13.61 lakh since the accident as well as the expenses expected in the future of around Rs 64.80 lakh.
According to the claimant, he was riding his motorcycle to proceed towards his office in Borivali on July 4, 2016 at 9.10am from his residence in Dahisar. He was 25 at that time. At a junction in Dahisar, a mini bus driver took a sharp turn towards the right without looking for oncoming vehicles or without giving any indication and dashed into the victim, the claim submitted to the tribunal said. The claimant suffered injuries, including multiple fractures and an offence was registered for rash and negligent driving against the driver. The mini bus was insured with a private insurance company.
Surjitt Sahani
