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9 available 9 • View allCompensation for an accident caused by a school car driver


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Q: Hi,
I was crossing the road when a driver of a school car rolled over my ankle. It was dislocated.
I was hospitalized for 4 weeks. They discharged me as an outpatient. Till now, I am still having appointments for checkups.
My question is how to claim compensation?
Thank you!



Dec 15, 2020
521
Drink and drive punishment
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Q: My cousin made a small accident while being drunk and driving.
What is the punishment in Abu Dhabi?

Sep 27, 2017
3066
Legal sanctions for drink-driving without license
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Q: I want to know if someone would be arrested for the following crimes collectively:- Driving without license,- He's taken alcohol during driving.And he is also not a holder of U.A.E. nationality but has a legal visa...

Nov 8, 2016
2837
Responsibility of the insurance to guarantee car repairs after an accident
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Q: Good day!
I've had an accident a month ago and I took my car for repair and have signed a paper to proceed for repair under the advice of my insurance company.
After 1 month, I checked the status of my car and the repair shop asked me to transfer my car to another shop.
I drove my car for transfer I noticed that my car has some humming sounds, and it is shaking/having some vibration when it is accelerated to 60. I informed the shop and they said it will not be under insurance.
Now, what I am asking from my insurance company is to just make my car roadworthy and without the vibrations/humming sound but they are refusing as they are saying it was because of the normal wear and tear and not because of the accident.
But before the accident, my car didn't have any issues like what it has now.
My question is, do I have any right to ask the insurance to make my car roadworthy before it is released from the repair shop?
Thank you

Nov 3, 2021
399
What can I do against a neighbor who keeps scratching my can in parking?
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Q: My neighbor in my building, who has parking allocated next to my car, always uses rough handling and put scratches on my car from the door.
I have asked him many times to be careful opening the door, but he doesn't stop, what can I do?

Jun 30, 2022
166
How to get a green report after a car accident?
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Q: Hi,
I would like to get advice on a car accident which took place yesterday 7th December in the afternoon at 13:10 PM.
A person hit my car from behind, but he says that I am at fault. I need a green report to repair my car.

Dec 8, 2022
591
How to claim the full price of my car that got damaged in an accident not due to my fault?

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Q: My car got damaged in an accident, and it was not my fault.
The insurance said they will cancel the car and give me AED 5,500, whilst the car value on Facebook maybe is AED 12,000. The sum insured as car value is AED 7000 with insurance
Can't I claim pre-accident condition whatsoever the value of repair as it is not my fault?
I believe that the faulty party insurance must pay for all the damages that happened to my car due to the others' fault.
Why do I have to bear losses in depreciation and cancellation?
Please advise.


Jan 25, 2023
227
Can the car rental take compensation from me if I have a car accident?
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Q: Hello Everyone,
I took a car from a car rental in 2021 and someone hit my car when I was at the red signal light.
I raised the police complaint and got the green report saying the damage to the car should be borne by the insurance. I sent the same response to the car rental but they still keep asking me to pay and they are charging me AED 2500.
I asked them for the reason but no response from them. After 2 years now in 2023, they hired an agent who is sending me emails and asking me to pay the money.
When I referred him to the previous conversation he is saying as per the car rental's terms and conditions, I have to pay the amount.
Appreciate your advice.

Feb 20, 2023
214
Insurance claim rejected for flooded car - How to appeal?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I filed a complaint with the Insurance Authority against an insurance company because my car got flooded.
The case was escalated to the dispute resolution committee, which denied my compensation request because the car was first declared a total loss, but later it was found to be repairable.
I want advice and to know how I can appeal this decision.



Apr 9, 2023
200
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4 available 4 • View allAccident and Personal Injury Compensation 22
Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages.
Mar 19, 2020
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Electronic Insurance Regulation in the UAE: A Quick Analysis 2
The Insurance Authority has introduced a new regulation to regulate all electronic and smart insurance operations practiced by licensed insurance companies, insurance-related professions [such as insurance agents, actuaries, insurance brokers, surveyors & loss adjusters, and insurance consultants] and marketing insurance policies through banks to the extent applicable to their nature. The objective of this article is to briefly discuss the changes that are introduced by the new regulation.
Dec 6, 2020
996
The Procedures of Insurance Claims After the Major Floods in the UAE 3
It has been reported that the UAE has witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 75 years from late Monday the 15th of April till Tuesday night the 16th of April. The weather department recorded the highest rainfall in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hrs and this was an exceptional event. We introduce in this article the details for claiming losses and damages from insurance.
Apr 22, 2024
225
Rejecting Vehicle Damage Claims by Insurance Companies in the 2024 Floods 2
In the event of vehicle damage caused by flooding in 2024, vehicle owners who hold valid motor insurance policies may find their claims rejected by insurance companies on technical grounds. This can understandably cause anxiety and concern for the policyholder, who may be seeking to understand their legal options and remedies.
Aug 19, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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Federal Law No. (21) of 1995 Concerning Traffic 11
The stipulations of this UAE Traffic Law govern all types of vehicles and their drivers, and the passage of pedestrians and animals on public roads in the United Arab Emirates.
Nov 20, 1995
17350
Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
Jun 15, 1992
19103
Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allHow long should the work visa take to be issued by authourities? 0
My visa is not yet approved by immigration but I have already signed my offer letter from my new company.
It has been 2 months already without any information on my new visa.
What could be the reason for the delay in my visa? My visa status is active until 9/04/2023.
Feb 16, 2023
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Is it possible to resign after one year to go back to home country? 0
Hi,
Good day!
I have been working in my company for about 1 year and 1 month and I want to resign to go back home to my country.
Are there any consequences for that?
Any advice, please?
Sep 19, 2022
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Reducing the salary of an employee before termination 0
Hello Nicole,
Greetings!
I have been working in a private company in Dubai for the last 13 years under an unlimited contract. Recently, they have made my position redundant.
I am now serving 3 months notice period as per the labour contract (2 months already served, I am now in 3rd and last month).
My employer has put me on forced paid leave to adjust my notice period against leave days balance. I need some clarification per below, please.
1. The employer is paying me a full salary for a notice period of 3 months. However based on the recent announcement from the Ministry of Labor (for Private Co. employees), can my employer reduce my salary temporarily/permanently in this last month of notice period?
2. If the answer to question 1 is YES, how will it impact the calculation of my end of service benefits like gratuity or leave balance encashment? Will it be recalculated based on the revised (reduced) salary?
3. Am I eligible to claim any other Termination/redundancy pay apart from gratuity and leave balance encashment?
Apr 6, 2020
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Charging an employee for employment expenses 0
Hi,
I am a first timer here in Dubai. My employer wants to charge me all her expenses incurred during my application; like medical examination, visa, work permit and the money she gave to my agency.
What should I do?
Mar 13, 2020
602
Getting the amount of a bounced cheque after car buying fraud 0
I sold my car and the buyer gave me a cheque. The cheque bounced because the account is closed. He is doing this as a regular business.
I have already filed a complaint to the police station and I'm waiting for the judgment from the court. Maybe he will get the fine only.
How can I get my money?
Which case should I file: a civil case or a car buying fraud case?
He may not have anything under his name. If a civil case is filed against him, he knows how to avoid this case .This person has more than 14 cases. Recently, he got out of jail. The issuer of the cheque is a local Emirati guy.
Feb 28, 2020
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