Supreme Court Mandates Functional Disability Assessment in Accident Claims

The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that functional disability must be considered in accident claims, moving beyond the traditional focus on medical percentage. The judgment emphasizes that medical assessments alone do not capture the real impact of injuries on a person's daily life and earning capacity. By incorporating functional disability, insurers and courts can better gauge the extent of loss and provide fair compensation. The decision is expected to influence how insurance companies evaluate claims and how courts determine payouts in future cases.