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Motor Accident Law ascertain accountability in case of injury to persons or property arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The law covers the aspect of negligence in case of personal injury and is primarily about delivering justice and compensation to the victim. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) entertains compensation claims made on account of – loss of life, personal injury, loss of property etc. Victims or their legal heirs can seek the help and support of our MACT Lawyers in Dehradun to present their justifiable and well-drafted compensation claim before the Tribunal. Victims below 18 years of age are not eligible to file compensation themselves and require an advocate for representation. In order to proceed with a compensation claim, the expert assistance of our experienced MACT lawyers in Dehradun is frequently sought. Our best MACT lawyers in Dehradun practice with a great deal of empathy and sensitivity towards client’s conditions and ensure that their sufferings come to an end.
The compensation application is to be made within six months of the occurrence of the accident. The Claims Tribunal may address the application after the expiry of six months, but not late than twelve months if satisfied with the reason as to why the application was not made in time.
At times, there are false compensation claims made against insurance companies and individuals. As a matter of fact, on grounds mentioned in Section 149(2) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, an insurance company can avoid its liability. In such situations, the assistance of our best MACT lawyers in Dehradun can be sought for deconstructing wrongful claim litigation and check the misuse of legal provisions.
A claim under a motor insurance policy can be filed in case of either of the two injuries:
With years of experience and dedication, our MACT advocates in Dehradun strive to bring justice and relief for the clients in MACT cases. Our MACT Attorneys work meticulously on every aspect of the case and layout perfect draft and legal arguments in the best interest of the client.
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**We deject un-ethical and immoral practices, and reserve our rights of extending legal services only to a select clientele which exhibits civility, faith in law, sound moral footing, and good conscience. Our legal counsels defend the ones who have falsely been implicated, and prosecute for those who have actually been victimized – in either case, our counsels reserve their right of exercising discretion in accepting or rejecting a brief/ lawsuit.
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