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Road Accident Hit and Run , Truck hit my car from behind on Red Signal


10-Feb-2025 (In Motor Accident Law)
On the evening of February 8th, around 7 PM, my car was involved in an accident while standing at a red signal. A truck came from behind and crashed into my car, severely damaging the trunk and breaking the glass. The estimated loss is ₹27,000. The truck driver, who was intoxicated, fled the scene, but I managed to capture a video recording of the truck's number after the impact. I have already filed an FIR, but I am unsure about the next steps.
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Answer #1
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Well, FIR gets lodged for punishing the accused with Jail punishment, if you want to seek monetary compensation for the damages sustained by you, then, you have to file a Civil Suit against the Truck Driver/Truck Owner.
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Answer #2
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Dear querist, the next step after filing an FIR is that you need to make an application to motor accident tribunal thereby claiming all your loss. the insurance company of the vehicle will then be made a party to the application and they will give you your loss.
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