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Abu Dhabi court grants man Dh140,000 in compensation for severe injuries in accident
The case dates back to late 2024, when a vehicle owned by a company was involved in a crash, which also resulted in the death of the driver and other injuries
- PUBLISHED: Sat 21 Feb 2026, 11:15 AM UPDATED: Sat 21 Feb 2026, 12:45 PM
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has upheld a previous ruling ordering an insurance firm and a company to jointly pay Dh140,000 in compensation to an employee who sustained serious injuries and permanent disabilities in a traffic accident involving the company's vehicle.
The incident occurred on December 27, 2024, when the company-owned vehicle was involved in a collision. The driver crashed into the rear of a heavy freight trailer, causing severe injuries to the claimant, who was onboard, and resulting in the death of the driver and other injuries.
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Court documents show that the passenger was left with skull fractures and permanent disabilities in the brain and nose. These injuries, which varied in severity, collectively resulted in significant physical damage and facial scarring. Doctors estimated his permanent disability at 25%.
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The victim originally sought Dh650,000 in compensation, citing his inability to work and the mental trauma of the crash. However, the insurance company fought to cap the payout at just Dh50,000, arguing that under standard policy rules for the company's employees, they were only liable for a percentage of the "Blood Money" (Diyya) based on his physical disability.
The court rejected the insurance company’s attempt to limit the compensation, and the judges pointed to a specific "Personal Accident" add-on in the company’s insurance policy that extended coverage for passengers up to Dh200,000.
In its final ruling, the Court of Cassation upheld an earlier Appeals Court decision to set the compensation at Dh140,000. The judges ruled that this amount was a "fair and sufficient" balance to cover both the physical damage to the man’s body and the emotional distress he has endured since the accident.
The court also dismissed appeals from both sides—the insurance company’s attempt to pay less, and the victim’s attempt to get more.
Yasmin Hussein is an Assistant Digital Editor who believes that every news story carries a human element. Her motto is 'get it first, but first get it right'.
