Motor vehicle accident case
Vasudevan
(Querist) 30 August 2017
This query is : Resolved
I had made an accident with my car to a moped rider. The victim is wounded and it seems that he had some fracture in his leg. I had immediately informed the police and also phoned to Ambulance and made the victim admitted in a hospital. The relative of the victim has filed a compliant with the police. After following the due procedures, I had taken back my car from police station and sent to the workshop for service. The insurance company is insisting for FIR copy for claim, Even after two weeks time, I was unable to get the FIR copy from police. The police authority is telling lame excuses that the SI was on tour/leave. Is there any time limit prescribed for filing FIR by the police? Whether I am eligible for free copy of FIR from police or I have to approach the court for FIR copy? I had valid insurance policy for my car. What is my civil/criminal liability for the accident? Please oblige.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 30 August 2017
These days FIR are available online, should search if filed.
However, such is generally happening with the police people. Discuss with local lawyer, may approach higher police officials.
Vasudevan
(Querist) 31 August 2017
Much obliged by the guidance of the learned expert.
