Crashfree India report highlights gaps in road accident compensation

A report by road safety organisation Crashfree India states that lack of awareness about legal rights leaves thousands of road crash victims in India without compensation, despite over ₹96,000 crore in claims pending before Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs). The report cites a 2021 World Bank study finding 70% of low-income households and 63% of high-income households unaware of compensation provisions after crashes.

Road safety organisation Crashfree India has released a report detailing systemic gaps, poor legal aid, and low awareness that prevent many road accident victims in India from receiving compensation.

Claims worth over ₹96,000 crore remain pending before Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs), leaving thousands of victims uncompensated despite their losses, the report states.

It references the 2021 World Bank study ‘Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities’, which found that 70% of low-income households and 63% of high-income households were unaware of compensation provisions and schemes following road crashes.

The findings, linked to Delhi news, underscore ongoing challenges in India's road safety framework.

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