Court Orders Man to Pay Dh20,800 for Deliberately Crashing into Woman’s Car

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay a total of Dh20,800 to a woman after he deliberately rammed her vehicle, causing material damage and emotional distress.

The court directed the defendant to pay Dh10,800 towards vehicle repair costs and related transport expenses, in addition to Dh10,000 in compensation for the moral and material damages suffered by the woman.

The ruling came after the man had already been convicted in a criminal case, where the court established that he had intentionally damaged the woman’s car. The criminal judgment also required him to bear the repair costs and reimburse the victim for taxi expenses incurred while commuting to work during the repair period.

According to court records, the woman later filed a separate civil lawsuit seeking Dh50,000 in compensation for the financial losses and psychological harm she suffered as a result of the incident, along with legal fees and court expenses.

In its judgment, the court said the criminal conviction served as strong evidence of the defendant’s unlawful conduct, leaving no room to dispute liability before the civil court. UAE law permits victims of criminal acts to pursue separate civil compensation claims for damages arising from the offence.

Under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, any person who causes harm to another is liable to compensate the victim for both direct financial losses and moral damages, including emotional suffering, anxiety and harm to personal dignity. Courts in the UAE regularly assess compensation based on the extent of the damage, the circumstances of the incident and supporting evidence presented by the claimant.

Legal experts note that UAE courts treat deliberate acts of property damage seriously, particularly when they involve intimidation or reckless conduct on public roads. In some cases, intentional vehicle collisions may also expose offenders to additional criminal charges linked to endangering the safety of others.

The judgment further highlights how criminal rulings in the UAE can strengthen related civil claims. Once a criminal court establishes fault, civil courts often rely on those findings while determining compensation, reducing the burden on victims to prove liability again.

The court also ordered the defendant to bear applicable legal costs and expenses linked to the civil proceedings.

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