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Can the victims’ families claim blood money from the insurance company of an intoxicated driver?
Hello,
A man was driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Dubai and made a sudden overtake, causing a motorbike rider to lose control and hit a streetlight, resulting in the deaths of both the rider and the passenger.
The driver fled the scene and has now been sentenced to 1 year in jail and ordered to pay blood money of 200K per person by the court.
Can this blood money be claimed from the driver’s insurance company, as he had third-party insurance, or does the insurance not hold liability under the law when the driver is proven to be under the influence of alcohol?
What other options are available to the driver?
Dear Lawyers,
The driver can still file a claim with their insurance company for any damages to their own vehicle or injuries sustained.
The insurance company may also cover any damages or injuries caused to third parties, such as the motorbike rider and passenger, as long as the driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
For more details, please contact our senior legal consultant, Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, on WhatsApp [---------].
Hello,
Thank you for your detailed inquiry regarding the unfortunate incident!
In Dubai, third-party insurance typically covers damages to third parties, including bodily injury or death.
However, if the driver is found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol, the insurance company may reject the claim due to this violation.
UAE law generally holds that insurance companies are not liable to cover damages if the accident was caused under illegal circumstances, such as driving under the influence.
That being said, the court's ruling regarding blood money is binding, and the driver is still personally responsible for the payment.
In some cases, the driver may seek to negotiate with the families of the deceased or request a payment plan through the court.
Additionally, appealing the sentence might be possible, depending on the facts and any mitigating circumstances.
I would recommend discussing the specifics of this case in detail, as there may be legal strategies to explore regarding the blood money and any possible avenues for insurance claims or defense.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly through WhatsApp or phone at [-------] to discuss further, or email me at [-------]. I'd be happy to assist you in navigating this matter.
Best regards,
Suhail Rana
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding this matter!
The insurance company is obligated to pay blood money, as the consumption of alcohol does not exempt the payment of legal blood money and compensation.
The heirs of the deceased and the injured have the right to claim compensation from the insurance company.
Please do not hesitate to contact us!
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