Explained: Car Accident Victim Aid, Golden Hour And Compensation In Case Of Death
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Explained: Car Accident Victim Aid, Golden Hour And Compensation In Case Of Death

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Whose responsibility is it to take victim to the hospital? The driver and/or the owner of the motor vehicle responsible for a road accident is required to take all reasonable steps to secure immediate medical attention for the injured person. Section 162 of Motor Vehicle Act, 2019 provides for a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during golden hour. The person who is driving will be punished under section 279,337,338& 304A IPC whereas penalty under Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 will be attracted upon the car owner. Compensation to accident victims The claimant in case of loss of life of his kith and kin can claim compensation under Section 140 or Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019.

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