{"id":5333,"date":"2025-08-29T16:39:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/?p=5333"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:07:56","slug":"who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Pays for What in a Third-Party Motor Accident Claim?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#What_Is_Third-Party_Motor_Insurance\" >What Is Third-Party Motor Insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#Understanding_the_Key_Parties\" >Understanding the Key Parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#Who_Pays_for_What\" >Who Pays for What?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#1_Medical_Expenses_or_Injury_Compensation\" >1. Medical Expenses or Injury Compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#2_Damage_to_Property_or_Vehicle\" >2. Damage to Property or Vehicle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#3_Legal_Costs_and_Tribunal_Awards\" >3. Legal Costs and Tribunal Awards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#What_Does_Third-Party_Insurance_Not_Cover\" >What Does Third-Party Insurance Not Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#Steps_to_File_a_Third-Party_Motor_Accident_Claim\" >Steps to File a Third-Party Motor Accident Claim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#What_If_the_Claim_Is_Delayed_or_Rejected\" >What If the Claim Is Delayed or Rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#How_Insurance_Samadhan_Supports_You\" >How Insurance Samadhan Supports You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party motor insurance is one of those things people often buy because it\u2019s mandatory but don\u2019t really understand until they\u2019re in a messy road accident. Who pays the hospital bills? Who handles the car damage? And most importantly, who helps you when your motor accident claim is delayed or rejected?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Insurance Samadhan, we\u2019ve seen countless policyholders struggle with third-party motor accident claims, especially when they\u2019re unsure about what\u2019s covered and what\u2019s not. This blog will break down how third-party insurance works, who pays for what, and what to do if you face an insurance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/claim-rejection\"><b>claim rejection<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5334\" src=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1.jpg 1920w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-150x84.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Third-Party_Motor_Insurance\"><\/span><b>What Is Third-Party Motor Insurance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party insurance also known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liability-only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">act-only insurance<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a basic yet legally required cover under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It\u2019s designed to protect others (not you) if your vehicle causes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Bodily injury<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Property damage<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Death<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, it covers <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">others\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> losses, not your own. If you hit someone\u2019s car or injure a pedestrian, your insurer pays the third party on your behalf up to the limits set by law and your policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Key_Parties\"><\/span><b>Understanding the Key Parties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s quickly understand the roles in such claims:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. First Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You, the policyholder<br \/>\n<\/span><b>2. Second Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your insurance company<br \/>\n<\/span><b>3. Third Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The person who suffered injury, loss, or damage because of your vehicle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a third-party claim is made, your insurer settles the claim directly with the third party, but the process can be long and often involves the <\/span><b>Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Pays_for_What\"><\/span><b>Who Pays for What?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break it down by expense category:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Medical_Expenses_or_Injury_Compensation\"><\/span><b>1. Medical Expenses or Injury Compensation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vehicle injures someone, third-party insurance can cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Hospitalisation bills<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Surgery or rehab costs<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Disability-related compensation<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d) Death-related compensation to dependents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If someone is injured in an accident you caused, your insurer might be liable to pay a compensation amount as determined by the court or tribunal. You don&#8217;t pay directly. Your insurer does, unless the claim exceeds policy limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Damage_to_Property_or_Vehicle\"><\/span><b>2. Damage to Property or Vehicle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party insurance also covers damage to someone else\u2019s vehicle or property like a boundary wall or shop shutter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The limit for property damage claims is capped by the IRDAI. As of now, the cap is \u20b97.5 lakh for vehicle or property damage, but any cost above that will have to be borne by you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If damage is assessed at \u20b99 lakh, the insurer may cover \u20b97.5 lakh, and you may have to pay the remaining \u20b91.5 lakh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Legal_Costs_and_Tribunal_Awards\"><\/span><b>3. Legal Costs and Tribunal Awards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the matter goes to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) The tribunal reviews evidence, police FIR, medical records, etc.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) If the court awards compensation, your insurer is expected to pay it within the policy limits<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) You may have to attend hearings or provide your side of the story<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the judgment exceeds what your policy covers, the excess must be paid by you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Third-Party_Insurance_Not_Cover\"><\/span><b>What Does Third-Party Insurance <\/b><b><i>Not<\/i><\/b><b> Cover?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll be expected to pay from your own pocket:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Damage to your own car (you\u2019ll need a comprehensive policy for that)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Accidents caused under the influence of alcohol or drugs<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) If you were driving without a valid license<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d) Deliberate or fraudulent accidents<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e) Use of vehicle for commercial or illegal purposes<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_File_a_Third-Party_Motor_Accident_Claim\"><\/span><b>Steps to File a Third-Party Motor Accident Claim<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone else files a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/tips-for-car-insurance-claim-filing\/\"><b>motor accident claim<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against you, or if you need to raise a claim against another driver, here\u2019s the standard process:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. File an FIR at the nearest police station<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Inform your insurer as soon as possible<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Collect and submit documents like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a)Copy of FIR<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Insurance policy document<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Driver\u2019s license<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d) Vehicle registration certificate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Let the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal handle the case<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Cooperate with the court process and submit any additional documents if needed<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_the_Claim_Is_Delayed_or_Rejected\"><\/span><b>What If the Claim Is Delayed or Rejected?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where many policyholders get stuck. Motor accident claim settlement through third-party insurance often takes time. And when claims are rejected or delayed, it\u2019s usually due to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Missing documents<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. FIR not filed in time<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Conflicting versions of the accident<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The insurer denying liability based on exclusions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that happens, Insurance Samadhan can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Insurance_Samadhan_Supports_You\"><\/span><b>How Insurance Samadhan Supports You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you face an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/claim-rejection\"><b>insurance claim rejection<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an unnecessary delay, we can:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Help you understand your third-party policy coverage<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Review your documents and guide you on what\u2019s missing<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Assist in drafting complaint letters to the insurance company or escalation to the IRDAI<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Advise you on the best course of action if you feel the claim has been unfairly rejected<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve helped thousands of policyholders navigate claim-related challenges without promising unrealistic outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party motor insurance plays a crucial role in protecting both you and others from financial harm in case of road accidents. But knowing who pays for what is key to avoiding nasty surprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always read your policy carefully, file claims on time, and follow the legal process. And if things go sideways whether it\u2019s a rejected claim, unfair denial, or just confusion over paperwork, Insurance Samadhan is here to guide you with clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/register?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog_post&amp;utm_term=blog_term\"><strong>Click here to register your complaint with Insurance Samadhan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/\">insurancesamadhan.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:corporate@insurancesamadhan.com\">corporate@insurancesamadhan.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-what-in-a-third-party-motor-accident-claim\/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Who Pays for What in a Third-Party Motor Accident Claim?\n\",\n  \"description\": Learn who pays for what in a third-party motor accident claim and how Insurance Samadhan helps with delays or rejections.\n\",\n  \"image\": {\n    \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog7-1-1536x864.jpg,\n    \"width\": 1920,\n    \"height\": 1080\n  },\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"name\": \"Insurance Samadhan\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Insurance Samadhan\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/insurancesamadhan.com\/images\/logo.svg\",\n      \"width\": 224,\n      \"height\": 47\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2025-8-29\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2025-8-29\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Third-party motor insurance is one of those things people often buy because it\u2019s mandatory but don\u2019t really understand until they\u2019re in a messy road accident. 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