PUNE The Maharashtra Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Pune awarded compensation of ??76 lakh to the next of kin of a family of mechanical engineers who were killed in a road accident in Kunjirwadi in 2018.

The victim, 35, was on board the two-wheeler with a passenger when their vehicle was struck by a high-speed pickup truck, resulting in his accidental death. His 28-year-old wife, two children and his parents had gone to court to seek redress for his accidental death. The family members in their application had claimed compensation of ??80 lakh stating that the only member of their family who worked with a leading company was earning ??35,000 per month. The claim was filed against a private insurance company where the pickup vehicle was insured.

The decision to award compensation was taken during the Lok Adalat which was recently held in Pune. Lawyer Ashish Patni and Anil Patni represented the deceased family before the forum while lawyer Rishikesh Ganu represented the insurance company in the case. Counsel for the claimants expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision.