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Claiming compensation for mild concussion because of a vehicle crash

Hello,

I was being transferred to Dubai airport by an Emirati chauffeur who crashed into the back of another vehicle. I continued on with business flight to West Africa, but had double vision briefly, continuous headaches and stiffening of neck and back.

Upon arrival, I asked to be seen by a company doctor who diagnosed me with a mild concussion and I was ordered to take bed rest which impacted my timetable.

The headaches continued for 3 days, though I returned to my itinerary on the next day after an additional examination.

Can you please tell me if I can claim compensation and what is the process?

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Ibrahim Al Banna

Ibrahim Al Banna Advocates & Legal Consultants

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7 Mar 2020, 16:02

If you did not get serious health damages or disability, you can claim of course, but the amount will be very small, so your legal expenses will exceed the compensation amount.

7 Mar 2020, 17:45

Thank you!

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Abdulla Ulliyappachal

Abdulrahman Alaamri Advocates & Legal Consultants

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8 Mar 2020, 08:18

Hi,

Good morning.

Need to clarify the below:

1. Did you report this incident to the police?

2. Do you have the treatment record?

If yes, then we have a way to proceed with claims.

8 Mar 2020, 08:23

I do not have a police report. I guess that it could be secured from Emirates. I can get medical assessments; they were performed by the company medical doctor.

A previous comment said that the claim would not cover legal expenses and therefore would not be worth it?

8 Mar 2020, 08:29

The basic document is the police report followed by a court judgment, then medical records.

Court will examine you through the medical team under the ministry of justice if it is required to assess your medical condition.

All legal expenses will be covered in compensation such as court and egal fees. Lawyer fees will not be covered.

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