Q: Hello. I'm a tourist. I got a car accident last June. The police gave me a green report for car damage. After 2 days I felt pain, so I went to see a doctor. Because I don't have a health insurance, the medical cost was very expensive for me. So after that, I couldn't see a doctor anymore and I couldn't receive anything even medical cost. The car was rented, so the rental company dealt with the damaged car. Can I receive medical cost?

Q: My wife was involved in an accident in the UAE on 07/01/2018. She hit a person crossing the road and his left leg was broken. He was admitted to Sheikh Khalifa hospital in Umm Al Quwain. He had to undergo surgery where he will be able to walk in 1 to 2 months and it will take 6 months for the bones to get fully joined. The police said try for a compromise with the person, to pay him something and let him give undertaking that he has no complaint. Otherwise, he will have to go to the court for compensation. 1. Our car is less than one year old with full insurance. 2. We were ready to pay him but he is asking for a huge amount. 3. His treatment is free including surgery until he is discharged. My questions are: 1. What will be the legal implications for my wife? 2. How can we prepare ourselves for the legal proceedings? The police haven't registered a case yet, my car also needs repair. They haven't given the paper to repair my car. They said we will have to wait. Can anyone help me, please?

Q: My cousin made a small accident while being drunk and driving. What is the punishment in Abu Dhabi?

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.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

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.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.