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title: "Kaushal Parsekar Comments on Compensation Claims for Victims of Uninsured Vehicle Accidents"
date: 2026-08-12
author: "King Stubb & Kasiva"
url: https://ksandk.com/news/compensation-claims-uninsured-vehicle-accidents/
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# Kaushal Parsekar Comments on Compensation Claims for Victims of Uninsured Vehicle Accidents

Posted On - 12 August, 2026 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

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**Kaushal Parsekar** was recently quoted by *Business Standard* in an article examining the legal remedies available to victims involved in accidents caused by uninsured vehicles. His comments shed light on the practical and legal challenges victims face when pursuing compensation in such cases.

## Key Legal Advice for Accident Victims

Commenting on the importance of seeking legal advice before accepting settlements, Kaushal Parsekar cautioned victims against treating **criminal proceedings** as a substitute for pursuing compensation.

He highlighted two critical points for accident victims to keep in mind:

- Avoid signing settlements without **legal advice**.
- Do not assume that criminal proceedings against the driver will secure compensation — they are *separate remedies*.

> “Avoid signing settlements without legal advice. Do not assume that criminal proceedings against the driver will secure compensation, they are separate remedies.”

## Challenges in Recovering Compensation

Kaushal further highlighted the practical challenges that victims may face even after securing a **compensation award** from the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. Once an award is passed, recovery may have to be pursued against the vehicle owner’s personal assets.

> “Recovery is difficult if the owner lacks assets or refuses payment.”

## Key Takeaways

His comments lay light on several important considerations for accident victims dealing with **uninsured vehicle owners**:

- Understanding the distinction between **criminal proceedings** and civil compensation claims.
- Being aware of the practical difficulties involved in enforcing a compensation award against an uninsured vehicle owner.

## About the Feature

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The feature, titled **“Hit by uninsured vehicle? Here is how you can claim compensation,”** explores the legal framework and avenues available to accident victims seeking compensation where the offending vehicle does not have valid insurance coverage.

**Read the full article in *Business Standard*:**

[https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/hit-by-uninsured-vehicle-here-is-how-you-can-claim-compensation-126081000724_1.html](https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/hit-by-uninsured-vehicle-here-is-how-you-can-claim-compensation-126081000724_1.html)

*Last Updated on 12 August, 2026*

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