Q: I was involved in a car crash in my immediate line manager's car in Abu Dhabi. We were stationary at lights when a second vehicle drove at speed into the back of the car, I was thrown violently forwards and cried out in pain when the seat belt restricted my forward movement and my neck made a cracking noise. The traffic police attended and called for an ambulance to take me to the emergency hospital for investigation and treatment. I was strapped to a spine board with my neck held in a brace. I was x-rayed and examined by the doctors and was told I had torn muscle tissue in my neck, for this injury they gave me medication that the company paid for. Eventually, my condition worsened and after an MRI scan, it was found that further injuries had been sustained.The police report made no mention of my injuries, yet the hospital report said the police had sent me and that I was injured. The third party insurers decline any responsibility as no injury was mentioned in the police report. What can I do?  

Q: We were involved in a car accident last March 2016, we sustained some injuries because of that. Can we still file a case even if it has already been 4 months? The guilty party was already sentenced for 2 months for drunk driving last April 2016.

Q: Hi How are you? I have this question. A pedestrian was crossing the street illegally then he hits from the side with my brother's car. My brother called the police right way, that guy had a facial fracture. The police arrested my brother. Even that guy didn't file a case against my brother. My brother follows all the rule. He has insurance and all stuff.

Q: I had an accident in a hotel in Dubai. When I tried to go out, my face got hit by the glass door. My nose got hurt with bleeding and cut over it. I don't know if I can do something against the hotel since there was nothing on the glass; like a sticker that tells it is locked. It is very dangerous! Also, the staff told me that it is not the first time it happens.

Q: Hello, My company vehicle was hit by an RTA bus. We are still waiting for the police report. It is expected to be a green slip. But our driver needs medical treatment. Could you please guide who has to pay the amount in the hospital?

Q: I was involved in a car accident and suffered a miscarriage. I was 11/12 weeks pregnant and our case is going to court. The driver had admitted fault, can I claim compensation for the trauma and loss?

Q: I had an accident one year ago and the ambulance took me to one of the expensive hospitals in Abu Dhabi. My insurance claim was rejected and there is no police case also. Now what should I do? Who will pay for that?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My mother was hit by a car. The hospital bill was covered, but what about the aftercare treatments and trauma caused by the accident? How can we claim for it?

Q: I got hit by a car and was looking for a lawyer to help with the case.

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 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.

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.