We pursue compensation for bodily harm caused by another’s negligence — quantifying medical costs, lost income, and moral damages to seek a fair award.
Personal injury claims in the UAE arise when one person’s wrongful act or negligence causes bodily harm to another. The governing framework is the UAE Civil Code, which establishes liability for harmful acts and requires the wrongdoer to compensate the victim for the damage caused. Where the conduct also constitutes a criminal offence, the Penal Code applies in parallel, and a criminal conviction can significantly strengthen the related civil claim.
Recoverable damages fall broadly into material damages — medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost earnings, and future care needs — and moral damages for pain, suffering, and psychological harm. The burden lies on the claimant to prove the wrongful act, the damage, and the causal link between them, which is why evidence gathering from the earliest stage is critical. Court-appointed experts frequently play a central role in assessing injury, disability, and quantum.
Claims arising from accidents at work, including breaches of health and safety obligations (see our dedicated Workplace Injury page).
Injuries sustained on premises owned or managed by another party — malls, hotels, residential buildings, and public spaces.
Civil compensation claims for injuries caused by intentional acts of violence, pursued alongside or after criminal proceedings.
Injuries caused by defective or unsafe products, pursued against manufacturers, distributors, or retailers.
Injuries sustained during recreational or sporting activities where operators failed in their duty of care.
Claims for injuries caused by animals where the keeper failed to exercise proper control.
See also: Workplace Injury & Employee Compensation · Medical Negligence & Malpractice Compensation.
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