A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in New Delhi has awarded a compensation of Rs 38.6 lakh to the parents of a 22-year-old national-level handball player, Amar Yadav, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in 2018. The accident occurred on December 4, 2018, when a tractor collided with Yadav’s car, resulting in his death. The tribunal held the tractor driver responsible for the accident, citing rash and negligent driving as the cause.
Presiding officer Arul Varma observed that Yadav had a promising future in sports, having won several championships, and his life was cut short due to the accident. The tribunal noted that the tractor driver failed to appear or provide any evidence to refute the allegations of reckless driving. As a result, the tribunal held the tractor owner, driver, and insurer, United India Insurance, jointly and severally liable for paying the compensation to Yadav’s parents.
The compensation amount of Rs 38.6 lakh was awarded to Yadav’s parents, who had filed a claim petition with the tribunal. The tribunal’s decision highlights the importance of responsible driving and the consequences of reckless behavior on the road. The award of compensation to the family of the deceased is a small consolation for their loss, but it acknowledges the tragic circumstances of Yadav’s death and provides some measure of justice.
The case serves as a reminder of the need for drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to prevent such accidents. The tribunal’s decision also underscores the importance of insurance companies taking responsibility for compensating victims of road accidents. In this case, United India Insurance, the insurer of the tractor, has been held liable for paying the compensation, along with the tractor owner and driver. The award of Rs 38.6 lakh is a significant amount, and it is hoped that it will provide some financial support to Yadav’s family as they cope with their loss.