Abu Dhabi Driver Hit With AED 150k Penalty After Severe Collision

An Abu Dhabi civil court ordered a driver to pay AED 150,000 in compensation after a traffic collision left another motorist with permanent partial mobility impairment. Medical reports submitted during the trial confirmed the victim suffered multiple bone fractures and permanent mobility impairment. 

The civil court held that the driver’s final criminal conviction had already established his fault, leaving the court to assess the compensation due to the victim. Consequently, civil judges focused entirely on assessing financial compensation for material losses and ongoing moral distress.

• Plaintiff demanded AED 300,000 in combined material and moral damages following the severe crash.
• The court awarded AED 150,000 after considering the victim’s disability, medical treatment expenses, ongoing pain and moral distress.
• Medical records confirmed permanent partial mobility impairment, severely restricting the victim’s daily lifestyle.

Criminal Guilt Locks In Civil Driver Liability

The lawsuit originated after a previous criminal ruling found the motorist guilty of ignoring road safety regulations. The defendant’s reckless vehicle control directly caused the crash, inflicting severe physical harm on the other driver. 

The victim subsequently initiated civil proceedings, demanding AED 300,000 to offset accumulated emergency medical costs and lost earnings. He also cited profound emotional trauma caused by his sudden loss of physical autonomy and prolonged hospital care.

After evaluating physical disability records and treatment costs, the judge set AED 150,000 as fair financial restitution. The case shows how a criminal traffic conviction can be followed by a separate civil claim for material and moral damages. 

Conclusion

In this case, the court considered the victim’s permanent disability, treatment expenses, and continuing pain when determining compensation. UAE drivers must drive responsibly and carry comprehensive insurance coverages to protect their personal assets against severe civil lawsuits. 

Ultimately, this judgment reminds every UAE driver that dangerous driving habits carry devastating financial and legal consequences. Does your current auto insurance policy offer adequate civil liability protection against severe traffic claims? 

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