Dubai Court Awards Dh160,000 to Brit Injured in Run-Over Accident

The Dubai Civil Court has ordered a driver to pay Dh160,000 in compensation to a British man who suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a car park in Al Quoz.

 

The victim had sought more than Dh1.29 million in compensation, but the court rejected most of his financial claims, finding insufficient evidence to support his demands for lost wages and business profits.

 

The accident occurred in August 2025, when the man was standing behind his vehicle in a car park and was hit by another vehicle. He suffered a fractured left forearm, a leg injury and a fracture to the forehead area, as well as swelling, abrasions and bruising to his face and hand.

 

The Dubai Misdemeanours Court had earlier fined the driver Dh5,000 and suspended his driving licence for three months after finding him negligent and in breach of traffic regulations, resulting in injury to the victim and damage to another vehicle. The ruling was upheld on appeal, after which the compensation claim was referred to the civil court.

 

Medical reports showed that the victim underwent surgery the day after the accident to stabilise the fracture. He then required several months of treatment and medical follow-up.

 

Although the fractures healed, he continued to experience pain and swelling, along with restricted movement when fully extending his left wrist.

 

In his civil lawsuit, the man sought Dh1.295 million, including about Dh32,000 in medical expenses, Dh240,000 for lost wages, Dh524,000 for lost company profits and Dh500,000 for material and moral damages.

 

The court accepted Dh31,975 in medical expenses, based on the bills submitted by the claimant. However, it found that the evidence presented was insufficient to establish the claims for lost wages and business profits.

 

In determining the final award, the court considered the severity of the injuries, the treatment and recovery period, and the psychological and moral harm suffered by the victim.

 

It therefore awarded total compensation of Dh160,000 and ordered the driver to pay the court costs and legal fees.