United Arab Emirates:
What Is The Basis For Filing A Compensation Case In A Case Of Road Traffic Injury?
24 June 2019
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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Question: While I was driving on a motorway in
Dubai, a man hit my car from behind and I had to be taken to
hospital. The man was arrested at the scene. I would like to know
what I can claim for and if there is a time limit on filing a civil
claim?
Answer: You have the right to claim for the
physical and moral damage you sustained and the loss of potential
income in accordance with Article 292 of Civil Law 5 of 1984 and
its amendments. You can file a case at the civil courts to claim
such compensation and there is a time limit of three years to do
so, in accordance with Article 298 of the same law.
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about your specific circumstances.
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