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After a Road Accident in Chennai: First Steps Towards a Compensation Claim
Practical first steps for injured people and families in the weeks after an accident.
Short answer: after a road accident, make sure the police have registered the case, keep every medical and expense record, note the vehicle and insurance details of the vehicle involved, and file a claim before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal within six months of the accident under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
This page is a first-steps guide for families. How the claim itself is prepared, argued and recovered is explained on our motor accident compensation claims service page. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015. Call or WhatsApp 073580 88817, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
What this covers
Practical first steps for injured people and families in the weeks after an accident.
Police records
FIR copy and the accident report prepared by the police for the Tribunal.
Medical evidence
Discharge summaries, bills, disability assessment and prescriptions.
Loss of income
Salary slips, tax returns or business records showing earnings before the accident.
Vehicle and insurer details
Registration number, insurance policy and the driver's licence details.
Hit-and-run cases
Where the vehicle is unidentified, fixed compensation may be available under the statutory scheme.
Who we act for
- Injured people and their families
- Families of people who died in road accidents
- Relatives helping someone still in hospital
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. Secure records
Collect the FIR, medical papers and vehicle details early.
2. Speak to a lawyer
We check jurisdiction, time limit and who must be made a party.
3. Claim filed
The claim petition is prepared under the compensation claims service.
What to bring to the first consultation
Not every item is needed on day one — bring what you have, and we will tell you what else to obtain.
- FIR copy
- Medical records and bills
- Income proof
- Identity proof of the injured or legal heirs
- Death certificate and legal heir details, if applicable
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a time limit for a motor accident claim?
- Section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act requires the claim to be filed within six months of the accident. Do not wait for full recovery to start.
- What if the police have not filed the accident report?
- We can follow up and raise it with the Tribunal. Keep a copy of the FIR and any acknowledgement you receive.
- Should we accept the insurer's settlement offer?
- Get it checked first. A settlement usually ends the claim, so the amount should be compared with what the Tribunal would ordinarily consider.
- Where is the claim filed?
- Before the Tribunal where the accident happened, where the claimant lives or carries on business, or where the defendant resides.
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