Q: My office staff member was hit. I would like to understand who is liable for compensation. Is it the vehicle's motor policy? The police will be taking his statement… A: It is the car insurance company. If the accident was on the way to work, or back from work, the employer is also responsible…

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Office staff member hit by bus: Who is liable for compensation?

Dear Sir/Madam,

My office staff member was hit by a bus and suffered four broken ribs, a lung puncture, and a broken hip.

He is currently receiving treatment. I would like to understand who is liable for compensation. Is it the vehicle's motor policy?

The police will be taking his statement on Friday.

Ahmad Amiri

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7 Jun 2023, 19:18

Dear Questioner,

It is the car insurance company.

And if the accident was on the way to work, or back from work, the employer is also responsible.

11 Jun 2023, 04:59

Do you mean the driver’s employer/company?

11 Jun 2023, 13:12

Yes.

13 Jun 2023, 10:36

I do not know who you are talking about?

About the driver or about the injured?

I don't know what your question is exactly.

13 Jun 2023, 11:35

As per the police, a case has been filed against the driver by the injured.

The police mentioned we have to wait for a message from Dubai Courts.

Just wanted to know if this is correct.

Or is anything additional that needs to be done by the injured?

13 Jun 2023, 17:17

Yes, this is correct.

14 Jun 2023, 06:31

Understood, thank you, Sir.

Highly appreciate your swift response.

22 Jun 2023, 08:06

Yes. After the driver is convicted by the court, the court will not send the injured person anything.

22 Jun 2023, 08:50

The injured person has to follow up on the case himself.

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