Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) Lawyers in Dehradun

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MACT Lawyers in Dehradun for Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

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 procedure of Motor accident Claims in Dehradun:

• A claim application is filed under Section 163A of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
• The claim is determined on the structural basis that is so provided in Schedule-II.
• A claim application can be filed by an injured person or the legal representatives of deceased, in the format prescribed by the Act while impleading the driver or/ and the owner or/and insurer as a party.
• In some states, a driver cannot be made a necessary party.
• No limitation has been prescribed for the filing of the claim application.
• A claim application can also be filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, where negligence is pleaded. The claim in such cases is assessed on the basis of evidential lead and not structural formula.
• A compensation application arising out of an accident under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act can be made by:
• An injured person, or
  • An owner of the property, or
  • A legal representative/s, where the death is a result of an accident, or
  • An agent duly authorized by the person injured.

Limitation:

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.

Legal Defence in MACT cases

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.

Motor Insurance Claim:

A claim under a motor insurance policy can be filed in case of either of the two injuries:

• “Third party” Injury – Damage to the property of someone else. In such a case, reporting the accident to the insurance company and the police authorities is important.
• “Own damage” claim – Damage to a person’s own vehicle which is insured. In such cases, the person must directly inform the insurance company and police and request for a surveyor to assess the loss.

Some important generic instruction in Case of Motor Accident:

• DO NOT HIT AND RUN. Immediately call for emergency medical help if there is an injury to a person. If possible, accompany the person to the hospital.
• Immediately intimate the police authority and the insurance company about the incident/ accident.
• Do not move the vehicle from the spot of the accident.
• Fill the insurance claim form carefully, mentioning truly the incidents as they occurred.
• Have the repairs conducted only after the acceptance and approval by the insurance surveyor.
• If the policy mentions “Cashless Service” then the repair-bill is to paid by the insurance company directly.

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.

Golden Rules

**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.