US$545,000 for accident victims

US$545,000 for accident victims

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Kupang branch of state-owned
insurance company PT Jasa Raharja awarded last year Rp 1.3
billion (US$545,000) in insurance claims to 1,202 traffic
accident victims in the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and East
Timor.

Branch head Juragan Sitorus told Antara Thursday the accidents
left 403 dead, 775 injured and 24 permanently disabled.

Juragan said Rp 1.05 billion ($439,882) was presented to the
relatives of the 403 deceased, while the 775 injured and 24
disabled received Rp 168.4 million ($70,550) and Rp 80.16 million
($33,581) respectively.

"In keeping with our company's policy, we provide Rp 2 million
plus medical expenses to each of the victims," he said. (01)