Consumer & Civil · Case
Motor accident claim (MACT)
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Overview
Claim compensation for injury or death in a road accident before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, against the driver, owner and insurer of the vehicle.
What's included
- Review of the FIR, medical records and loss of income
- Claim petition with a fair compensation amount
- Filing before the right tribunal
- Appearances until the award
- Follow-up with the insurer for payment
- Status updates in your account and by email
Steps involved in Motor accident claim (MACT)
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1
Share documents
Upload the FIR, medical records and income proof.
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2
Draft the claim
The lawyer calculates compensation and drafts the petition.
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Filing
The claim is filed where the accident happened, where you live or where the defendant lives.
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4
Hearings
Evidence and arguments; settlement with the insurer is explored at Lok Adalat.
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Award
The tribunal passes the award and the insurer deposits the amount.
Documents required
- Copy of the FIR
- Medical records, bills and disability certificate
- Income proof of the injured or deceased
- Vehicle number and insurance details (if known)
- Death certificate and post-mortem report, in a death case
Things to know
- Court fees and certified copy charges are separate.
- File within 6 months of the accident.
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Private and confidential
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Free cancellation
Within 2 hours of booking.
Upfront fees
Government fees listed separately.
Payment structure
Professional fee, paid at booking
100% at booking · court fees separate
Government, court and stamp fees
Court fees and certified copy charges are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
A claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act should be filed within 6 months of the accident.
Usually the insurer of the vehicle at fault. If the vehicle was uninsured, the owner and driver are liable.
Victims can claim fixed compensation from the government scheme for hit and run cases. Your lawyer helps with that application.
The timeline is shown under "Things to know". It starts once we have all the details and papers we need.
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Yes. Your matter and documents are visible only to you, your advocate and support staff when you ask for help.
Yes, from My Bookings. It is free within 2 hours of booking; after that a cancellation fee may apply.
No. The price is the professional fee only. Any government, stamp duty or court fees are paid separately.
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