Madivalappa v. Shrishail and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award for injuries suffered in a road traffic accident. The court found the tribunal's assessment of income and heads of compensation inadequate, applied a notional income with future prospects and a multiplier, and enhanced the total compensation payable by the insurer.
What did the court decide?
Judgment and award modified; claimant held entitled to enhanced total compensation with interest at 6% p.a.; insurer directed to deposit the amount within six weeks, to be released per the award.