The Kaluga District Court ordered compensation exceeding 524,000 rubles from the heir of the motorcyclist who died in the crash, a decision disclosed by the court’s press office. The case hinged on forensic findings showing the repair cost for the plaintiff’s car at 709,828 rubles, while the market value of the apartment inherited by the defendant at the time of the June 2017 accident stood at 1,560,600 rubles. This information comes from official court communications and forensic assessments presented during the proceedings.
The incident involved a motorcycle and a Nissan car in June 2017. Police reports indicated the motorcyclist was intoxicated and did not yield to the approaching vehicle, a combination that contributed to the collision in which the motorcyclist died. The owner of the damaged car sought damages through the decedent’s heir, but the daughter initially refused to accept the inheritance and did not claim the estate. Later, in 2020, it emerged that she had pursued the inheritance through the court, ultimately receiving a share of the apartment. The district court then required the heir to pay 524,400 rubles in compensation, a ruling that was upheld on appeal.
This case is part of a broader pattern in which courts assess not only direct damages to property but also the assets of heirs who inherit from the deceased. Forensic examinations in this matter pointed to a specific financial overlap between the vehicle repair costs and the inherited real estate, framing the compensation as a recovery of losses tied to the accident and the value of the estate at the time of the event. The appellate review confirmed the original decision, reinforcing the court’s approach to linking fault and financial responsibility for damages beyond immediate medical costs or vehicle repair bills. The press office of the Kaluga District Court provided the primary summaries of these rulings, emphasizing the role of inherited asset values in determining liability and the final amount awarded to the plaintiff.