Sartaj Singh vs United India Insurance Company Ltd - Motor Accident Compensation Claims

Motor Accident Compensation Claims - In cases of motor-accident; while awarding compensation, we must account for future prospects as well. It is not just or fair to assume that the deceased would not progress further in life and accept a stagnant amount of income while computing compensation. In light of increased inflation, the rise of consumer prices and the growing standards and costs of living which inadvertently affect everyone, it is inevitable that a person will make all efforts to keep pace with the same in regard to their income. (Para 9)