Driver Ordered to Pay Dh150,000 for Crash Causing Permanent Disability

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a driver to pay Dh150,000 in compensation to a victim who suffered severe physical injuries and permanent disability following a traffic collision caused by reckless driving.

The lawsuit followed an earlier criminal court ruling that found the driver guilty of violating road safety regulations and causing an accident that resulted in bodily injuries.

According to court documents, the victim sustained serious injuries when the defendant's vehicle collided with his car. Medical reports submitted to the court confirmed that the crash caused multiple bone fractures, soft tissue injuries and a permanent partial disability affecting his mobility. The injuries significantly affected his daily life and ability to live independently.

Following the final criminal conviction, the victim filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh300,000 in material and moral damages. He argued that the accident had resulted in substantial medical expenses, lost income because he was unable to work during his recovery, and lasting psychological distress.

In its judgment, the civil court held that the final criminal conviction conclusively established the driver's fault. After considering the extent of the victim's physical disability, medical treatment costs, continuing pain and the impact on his daily life, the court assessed Dh150,000 as fair compensation for the physical and moral damages suffered.

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