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!

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: How much money can we claim, as a pedestrian injury in Dubai where the leg was fractured and surgery was done?

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.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My company is not allowing me to go to India for treatment. I do not have insurance coverage from the company, so I want to go to India for treatment. They are telling me that they will cancel my visa and I will have to pay because I am still on probation. Is this possible?

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, A driver is driving a car and a pedestrian suddenly runs across the road. There were no pedestrian crossings. The pedestrian has moderate injuries. What are the further procedures in Dubai? Could there be a travel ban?

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 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.