Friday, May 22, 2026

 

SUGGESTED PEACEFUL ROAD ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT PROCESS

Many roadside arguments happen because people only think about vehicle repair costs.

Even when insurance repairs the vehicle, the innocent owner may still face small additional inconvenience such as:

Loss of No Claim Bonus (NCB)
Towing expenses (If not covered under current Insurance Policy)
Temporary travel inconvenience
Out-of-pocket costs

To encourage calm and fair discussion between motorists, here is a simple indicative calculation method:

Expenses toward immediate medical attention of the occupiers has not been considered.

LOSS OF USE CALCULATOR

 

Insurance Policy No.

 

Purchase Date

16-06-2022

Incident Date

14-05-2026

No. of Days in Use

1428.00

Current KM Reading

30000.00

Average Daily Use L/S

40.00

Estimated Repair Days

7.00

Total KM

280.00

Local Per KM Rate

15.00

Conveyance Expense (A)

4200.00

NCB loss 20% of Premium

688.60

Towing Charge

1500.00

Total (A)+(B)+(C)

6388.60

 

Reference Documents at Site of Incident: RC and Current Insurance Policy

It is only a practical reference to help motorists:
stay calm
avoid roadside conflict
discuss matters fairly
settle minor issues peacefully

The calculation may be modified according to:
• local conditions
• vehicle type
• mutual understanding between parties

“Calm calculation is better than angry confrontation.”

Drive safely. Stay respectful.