Doha accident victim gets compensation, thanks to Gerry D'Mello
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)
Mangalore, Jan 20: Mangalorean Conrad Rachen D’Souza (27) of Dumbel House, Rachen Compound, Ashoknagar, son of Rufeena D’Souza and Sylvester D’Souza met with an accident in Doha, Qatar, over two years ago, just three months after he reached there to work at Space Trading Company in its crusher maintenance division.
He was injured in an accident involving a bull dozer and was under treatment at Ahmed Hospital. Rachan was urged to take bed rest for nearly 7 months before he could reach home.
On Thursday January 16, Kiran Pinto, divisional manager of J J Infra, a sister concern of Space Trading Co, handed over a compensation of Rs 15,02,320 in the form of a DD to Rachan in the presence of his parents at his residence.
It may be recalled that Conrad Rachen's family in Mangalore had called a press conference alleging that the company he worked for was not sending the Conrad back home and did not pay compensation either. But Gerry D'Mello, who is a popular Mangalorean entrepreneur, philanthropist and social activist, went out of his way to help Conrad and fought for him with the insurance company to get the suitable compensation, and also provided the best possible financial and moral support to Conrad from his company's end.
On Thursday, Conrad's family expressed regret over approaching the media, realising the humanity and humility of the entrepreneur. The family realised that Conrad's return from Doha was delayed for his own good and to get the suitable compensation from the insurance company.
Speaking to Daijiworld, Rachen said, "I met with an accident in the third month after I reached Doha for work. The doctor asked me to take bed rest for 7 months as I had severe bladder tube injuries. My boss, colleagues, and other staff looked after me well during this time and they have also ensured that all the facilities and arrangements were provided for me. The company has spent approximately Rs 10 lac on me after the accident. Now, they have handed over a DD of Rs 15,02,320 and I am very grateful to the company. I regret if any inconvience was caused to Gerry D'Mello in my case."
Conrad's mother Rufeena D’Souza said, "Ever since my son came back to India, he has been undergoing treatment at Highlands Hospital. From 9 months the treatment is on and a tube has been put in for urine output as his urinary nerves have been damaged as per the doctor’s report. The company has helped us a lot in all respects and also in terms of financial aid. Today, we have received the DD and we are thankful to the company’s MD and its directors."
Community leaders in Doha and Mangalore hailed the sincere, selfless efforts of Gerry D'Mello in helping young Conrad in every possible way.