#prosthetic limb cost

Tripura High Court rules that compensation for permanent disability under the Motor Vehicles Act must fully reimburse costs of prosthetic limbs, lifelong attendant care, and even return airfare, rejecting speculative income loss calculations. The judgment clarifies that essential medical and care expenses are non-negotiable components of just compensation for accident victims.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that future prospects in motor accident compensation must be calculated at 40% for injured victims and 10% for housewives, while also directing a reevaluation of prosthetic limb costs every five years. The judgment standardizes compensation calculations under the Motor Vehicles Act, ensuring periodic adjustments for inflation and medical advancements, impacting personal injury claims across Uttar Pradesh.