How 'future prospects' helped a family secure higher accident compensation
Andhra Pradesh High Court significantly boosted compensation for a road accident victim's family, raising it from Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 10.06 lakh. The court
Andhra Pradesh High Court significantly boosted compensation for a road accident victim's family, raising it from Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 10.06 lakh. The court found the tribunal underestimated the deceased credit officer's future earnings. Rejecting the APSRTC's claims of contributory negligence, the court emphasized fair compensation, even increasing the award suo motu to account for lost companionship and estate.
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