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8. The claimant has sustained comminuted fracture of lower left leg and fracture of metatarsal bone. PW2 doctor who is a member of the Medical Board has stated that the claimant has suffered disability of 40% to the limb. In the absence of evidence of the doctor as to disability caused to the whole body, 1/3 of the disability stated by the doctor to the lower limb will be the disability caused to the whole body which will be around 13.33, which disability may not have any impact on the future earning of the claimant. Further, the Bank statement of the claimant does not show any decrease in his business turnover. Neverthless claimant has to bear with the said disability and certain amount of discomfort and unhappiness for the rest of his life. Therefore, considering the nature of injuries sustained by the claimant and disability stated by the doctor, at 40% to the lower limb, justice would be met if a sum of Rs.1,25,000/- is awarded towards permanent disability and loss of amenities and it is awarded.