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21 June 2019

Must A Civil Case Be Filed To Have Medical Bills From A Car Accident Paid?

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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Dr. Hassan Elhais, a long-standing member of the prestigious Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, is a renowned legal consultant in the UAE, specializing in family law, criminal law, civil law, company incorporation, construction law, banking law, inheritance law, and arbitration. Dr. Elhais has gained wide recognition in the country, winning numerous awards and accolades. He was declared the Legal Consultant of the Year in 2026 by Leaders in Law. He was also elected as the co-chair of the ‘Relocation of Children Committee’ of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a worldwide association of practicing lawyers, widely regarded as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. Dr. Hassan Elhais’s continued recognition in the 2025 Chambers and Partners rankings for Family/Matrimonial services to High-Net-Worth individuals in the UAE from 2022-2025.
Question: My wife and I were in a car accident with someone whose insurance had expired. The driver accepted the blame but my wife has been complaining of a sore neck and back ever since.
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Must a civil case be filed to have medical bills from a car accident paid?

Question: My wife and I were in a car accident with someone whose insurance had expired. The driver accepted the blame but my wife has been complaining of a sore neck and back ever since. Will I have to file a civil case for any medical bills?

Answer: To claim any damages including medical bills, you will have to file a civil traffic case.

Under Articles 22, Article 24 and Article 26 of Law no 35 of 1992, you have the right to file litigation against the other party. However, in such cases, the most important evidence is the medical report.

In the event of any injury, the injured party must get a copy of a comprehensive medical report, preferably from a government hospital, detailing the injuries sustained. Any compensation is based on the seriousness of the injury and the effect of the injury on the injured party's income, mobility, and permanent or temporary disability.

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