Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) Lawyers in Patiala

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The latest 2022 stats revealed that India ranks number 1 when it comes to the number of road accidents and ranks number 3 for the persons injured during road accidents. This escalation in the number of road accidents per year leads to the pendency of the end number of claim cases. Besides advising every person to drive safely, our motor accident claim lawyers in Patiala provide legal recourse to clients who need legal help with accident claim matters. We handle personal injury, accidents at the workplace and road accidents. 

Our team is well versed with motor accident claim laws and procedures. We have been handling these matters for over 40 years and have earned a reputation and expertise during the course of our work. Our MACT lawyers in Patiala inform the client about all the pros and cons. The team focuses on providing a reasonable and timely recourse from simple to the most complex matters. 

Legal Services For Which You Can Consult Our Motor Accident Claims Lawyers In Patiala

Motor Accident Claims Tribunals ascertain the injury to property or person arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The Tribunal deals with compensation claims in case of loss of life, personal injury, loss of property, etc. Our lawyers for motor accident claims in Patiala have been advising and assisting clients in justifiable and well-drafted compensation claim drafting and presenting before the Tribunal. Below mentioned are some of the services which you can contact us for. 

• Get the right legal advice and the right recourse thereafter.
• Covering expenses like medical bills, vehicle damage repair or replacement, lost wages due to the injury and bodily injuries.
• Awaring you about your rights.
• Will investigate the incident.
• Finding and collecting evidences like pictures, police reports, witness statements, and proof of damages.
• Ensuring that you are not falsely implicated be at fault.
• Build and file personal injury claims from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
• Negotiation for fair compensation.
• File a suit if the insurance company is not agreeing to negotiate.
• Fighting for the right compensation for the financial, physical, and emotional damages caused by the accident.

• 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 the 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.

What Is The Time Limit For Claiming Compensation In MACT Cases?

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 with an application for seeking condonation of delay, but not late than twelve months if satisfied with the reason as to why the application was not made in time.

Another condition you should know while filing motor accident claims in Patiala is that victims below 18 years of age are not eligible to file compensation themselves

Legal Defence in MACT Cases

In a number of cases, compensation claims made against insurance companies and individuals turn false. 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 professional and experienced MACT lawyers in Patiala can be sought for deconstructing wrongful claim litigation and checking 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.

Important Things To Remember During Motor Accident Cases

• 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 be paid by the insurance company directly.

Why Choose B&B Associates LLP For Motor Accident Claims In Patiala?

B&B Associates LLP is a multidisciplinary law firm having its presence in North India. Besides having in-depth knowledge, our MACT lawyers in Patiala carry 40+ years of experience in advising and helping clients claim justifiable compensation in case of loss of life of a close one, personal injury, loss of property, etc. Our experienced lawyers and advocates are filing compensation claims under Section 163A and Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

In case, if the person is falsely accused of negligence in MACT cases, our team leaves no stone unturned. Our legal practitioners carry outstanding research and analytical skills. The legal acumen of our lawyers helps us negotiate better. We focus on professionalism, accountability, transparency and timely recourse within the ambit of legal standards.

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.