Compensation is given considering number of factors
!) Actual loss –Injury or loss visible at first sight is generally considered actual loss. For Example;
- Medical negligence leading to damage to the patient in any manner
- Negligence by health care/Beauty care clinics causing skin problem after application of some chemicals or burn caused during treatment for weight loss et.The expenses born for treatment are actual losses.
- Saree burnt at Drycleaners shop, cost of the saree. In case new saree meant for wedding occasion causes more mental agony than usual days
!!)Future Loss –Permanent disability due to negligence of service provider, causing employment loss or wage loss are future losses
!!!) Incidental loss Incidental loss is a loss which occurs due to cases of deficiency in services or for supplying defective goods causing business loss.
!V) Compensation for Mental agony
Pain and agony faced for such injury is compensation for mental agony.
- V) Litigation Charges
In case sufferer has to go for litigation to get justice ,that further adds as litigation charges, may it be fee given to advocate or other expenses borne for taking up case to the court
Dr Prem Lata
