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7 available 7 • View allLiability for medical malpractice or negligence
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Q: What is the statute of limitation for medical negligence/malpractice under UAE civil and criminal laws?

May 14, 2017
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Claiming compensation for dental malpractice
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Q: Hi.
I won a DHA ruling of malpractice against a Dubai-based dental clinic and need to go to court to recover the money I paid out.
I’m also hoping for some compensation for the year of pain and inconvenience I went through as a result. I'm told that I have to pay 6% of my claim up front. How much should I claim?
I spent AED 30,000 on the original dentist and AED 80,000 correcting the problem. I gave a statement as part of the malpractice case.
As I have already won this, do I still need a lawyer to represent me, or would the judge use my original statements?
I appreciate any advice on this matter.
Thanks
Fariba

Apr 18, 2018
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Suing a doctor for medical malpractice
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Q: Am I allowed to sue a doctor who botched a plastic surgery?
He claims it was fine in the follow-up, but 2 other doctors strongly disagreed with that statement.

Sep 1, 2018
1775
Compensation in tort committed by mall
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Q: Greetings,
I am a resident of the UAE. On a visit to one of the most reputed malls in Dubai, I slipped on ice cream that was dropped on the floor by someone else. The mall security was informed and I was taken to the hospital by ambulance that they called for.
I was first diagnosed with a grade 2 inversion sprain on my ankle but 5 weeks from the incident an MRI proves it is a grade 3 meaning completely disrupted ligaments.
Recovery also will go on into months. I am covered by insurance but would like to know if the mall is liable to cover the medical costs completely. I would also like to know if I can claim compensation for the pain, inconvenience and hopefully temporary disability it has caused?
Thank you for your response.

Apr 15, 2019
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عقوبة الاعتداء الجسدي في مشاجرة
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س: حدثت مشاجرة معي وضربني الشخص على وجهي بماسورة حديد.
تقدمت بشكوى ضده ولكنه خرج بكفالة. ما العقوبة التي سينالها؟

Sep 4, 2020
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Seeking compensation because of an accident in a hotel
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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.

Aug 29, 2021
812
Can I claim compensation from a hotel for a heavy injury I had in it?




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Q: I was heavily injured at a Dubai 5-star hotel. I'd like to ask for compensation.
How can you provide support?
What details do you require?





Feb 8, 2024
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allProvisions of Medical Liability in the UAE 6
Medical treatment provided to patients does not always achieve the desired results, and sometimes it may lead to catastrophic consequences that cannot be remedied. This is due to several factors, some of these factors are related to the therapist or to the patient himself, or even related to God's will. It was, therefore, necessary for the legislator to intervene and develop the laws governing medical malpractice cases and set the limitations of liability for the therapist in such cases.
Apr 9, 2019
5574
Accident and Personal Injury Compensation 22
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.
Mar 19, 2020
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Medical Errors: Understanding Liability and Compensation 7
Exploring the various factors related to medical errors, including their definition, causes, severity, and legal implications, and highlighting the importance of understanding liability and compensation for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Mar 16, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
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.
Dec 15, 1985
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