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: Hi 1 week back, my friend hit one pedestrian in a minor car accident. There is no damage to the car and neither the lady is injured much. She was ok after the ambulance came and gave her first aid, but Dubai police took my friend's passport and gave 2 weeks' time. My question is, when will my friend get her passport back?

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: I'm from India. My husband is working in the UAE for 2 months now. He accidentally hit someone and now the court judgment is to clear the insurance. My husband is in prison. As a wife, I am so much worried about him. No one tells me anything about this issue and I don't know anything about the UAE rules. My husband is working as a driver. Does the company have to take action in this case? What to do next and how many days do we have to wait for the insurance company to pay the compensation amount? If the amount is paid, will my husband be released from jail?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, While going to drop off my friend early Sunday morning, I fell asleep and had an accident, hitting a pedestrian. Other people surrounded him and me. I panicked and drove away. On Tuesday, I received a call from the police for an investigation. Last week, I received a message from the prosecution with the case number. What is the next process? Kindly advise!

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 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.

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.