As per case facts, the claimant, a Volvo Bus driver, sustained grievous injuries including the amputation of his right leg in a motor vehicle accident caused by the rash and ... negligent driving of a lorry. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded compensation, which the Insurance Company (Appellant) challenged in appeal. The company contested the finding of negligence, the non-impleadment of the Volvo Bus owner, the proof of disability, and the quantum of compensation awarded. The claimant's legal representatives also sought enhanced compensation. The question arose whether the liability fixed on the appellant was proper and if the compensation awarded was just and reasonable, requiring modification, and what the appeal's result would be. Finally, the High Court upheld the MACT's finding that the accident was solely due to the offending vehicle's driver's negligence, rejecting the plea of contributory negligence. The Court significantly enhanced the compensation amount, asserting its statutory duty to award just compensation even if the claimants had not filed a separate appeal or cross-objection, modifying the original award with a revised interest rate and detailing the apportionment among the legal representatives.