The report stated that victims are approached by intermediaries who promise to help file claims in exchange for a commission

The report stated that victims are approached by intermediaries who promise to help file claims in exchange for a commission
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Lack of awareness about legal rights is leaving thousands of road crash victims in India without compensation despite claims worth over ₹96,000 crore remaining pending before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs), according to a report by the road safety organisation, Crashfree India.

The report cites the 2021 World Bank study titled ‘Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities’, which found that 70% of low-income households and 63% of high-income households were unaware of compensation provisions and schemes following road crashes.


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