Al Safar & Partners · Personal Injury Specialists
Dubai & UAE
Injured through someone else's negligence? We recover the maximum compensation UAE law allows — for road accidents, workplace injuries, medical negligence, and more. You focus on recovery. We handle the claim.
Types of Claims We Handle
Personal injury in all its forms
Road Traffic Accidents
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents in Dubai and across the UAE. We handle injuries ranging from whiplash to catastrophic disability — and fatal accident Diya claims for heirs.
Whiplash · Fractures · Spinal injuries · Head trauma · Fatal accidents
Workplace & Industrial Injuries
Injuries on construction sites, in warehouses, oil and gas facilities, and other workplaces. Claims include MOHRE compensation, civil damages against the employer and contractor, and insurance disputes.
Falls · Equipment injuries · Crush injuries · Occupational disease · Workplace fatalities
Medical Negligence
Injuries caused by misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, or failure to obtain informed consent in UAE hospitals and clinics. These claims require expert medical evidence and specialist legal handling.
Surgical errors · Misdiagnosis · Birth injuries · Medication errors · Hospital-acquired infections
Slip, Trip & Fall
Injuries on unsafe premises — shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. Property owners have a duty of care under UAE law. We pursue claims against owners and their liability insurers.
Wet floors · Defective stairs · Poor lighting · Unguarded hazards
Sports & Leisure Injuries
Injuries at gyms, sports facilities, theme parks, and water parks where the operator failed to maintain safe conditions or provide proper supervision.
Gym equipment failures · Theme park accidents · Water sports · Equestrian injuries
Defective Products
Injuries caused by defective goods — vehicles, appliances, tools, or food products. Claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers under UAE consumer protection and tort law.
Defective vehicles · Faulty appliances · Dangerous food · Pharmaceutical injuries
What You Can Claim
UAE personal injury compensation — every head of damages
UAE civil law recognises a comprehensive set of compensation heads. Many claimants — particularly those without legal representation — recover only a fraction of what they are entitled to.
| Compensation Head | How It's Calculated | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Compensation Disability % × AED 200,000 base (Diya formula) | Court-appointed forensic medical exam assigns disability % | AED 10K – 200K |
| Medical Expenses Past and future medical costs | Receipts + expert estimate of future treatment | Actual costs |
| Lost Income Fawaat al-Kasb — time off work | Monthly salary × months unable to work | AED 5K – 200K+ |
| Loss of Earning Capacity Permanent impact on ability to work and earn | Salary × years × disability factor | AED 50K – 500K+ |
| Moral Damages Darar Ma'nawi — pain, suffering, life impact | Court discretion based on injury severity | AED 8K – 100K+ |
| Vehicle Damage Repair or replacement | Market value / repair quote | Actual costs |
| Diya (Fatal Accidents) Mandatory for heirs in fatal cases | Fixed statutory amount per Traffic Law 14/2024 | AED 200K minimum |
Why Al Safar & Partners
What sets our personal injury team apart
Medical-Legal Expertise
We work with UAE-qualified medical experts to build the forensic evidence needed to maximise your disability percentage and future care costs.
Court & SANADAK Experience
We handle cases through SANADAK, Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Courts and all UAE emirates. Experienced at every stage from negotiation to Cassation appeal.
Arabic, English, Urdu
Our team advises in Arabic, English, Urdu and other languages — ensuring no nuance is lost in a system where language can determine the outcome.
Flexible Fees
We offer flexible fee arrangements for eligible personal injury matters. Your financial situation should not prevent you from accessing justice.
Our Approach
How we handle your personal injury claim
STEP 01
Free Case Assessment
We assess your claim, identify all potential defendants and heads of damages, and advise on the likely range of recovery and best strategy.
STEP 02
Evidence & Reports
We gather the police khabra report, forensic medical evidence, employment records, and other documentation needed to build the strongest possible claim.
STEP 03
SANADAK / Insurer
We approach the insurer directly and through SANADAK to achieve a full settlement without litigation where possible — faster and at lower cost.
STEP 04
Court Proceedings
If the insurer refuses a fair offer, we file in the appropriate court. We handle every hearing, expert appointment, and procedural step on your behalf.
STEP 05
Recovery & Enforcement
Judgment obtained. Payment enforced. Where the defendant tries to delay, we apply for asset freezing and other enforcement measures immediately.
Free Case Review
Our personal injury lawyers assess your claim at no charge. No obligation to proceed.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The general limitation period for civil personal injury claims in the UAE is 3 years from the date of the injury or the date you became aware of it. Claims against government entities may have shorter periods. Always consult a lawyer promptly — evidence degrades and witnesses become unavailable over time. Early legal advice protects your full entitlement.
Legally you can represent yourself, but practically you should not for any significant injury claim. Insurers have specialist legal teams and routinely offer 30–50% of what courts award to unrepresented claimants. A specialist personal injury lawyer levels the playing field, identifies all heads of damages, and typically recovers significantly more — often multiples of the insurer's initial offer.
Yes. UAE law applies proportional liability. If you are 30% at fault, you can still recover 70% of your damages from the at-fault party. Even if fault is shared equally (50/50), you retain a right to half your losses. The police khabra report determines fault percentages in road accident cases, and our lawyers challenge unfair khabra findings where there is a basis to do so.
Al Safar & Partners offers flexible fee arrangements for personal injury matters, including conditional fee arrangements for eligible cases. We assess each case individually and advise on the applicable fee structure before any commitment. A free initial consultation is always available — there is no cost to find out where you stand.
A court-appointed forensic doctor (khabeer tibbi) examines you and assigns a disability percentage based on the nature and permanence of your injury. This percentage is then multiplied by the AED 200,000 Diya base figure to produce the disability compensation figure. For example, a 25% disability results in AED 50,000 disability compensation — plus medical costs, lost income, and moral damages on top. Our lawyers ensure the medical evidence is as strong as possible before this examination.
SANADAK (UAE Central Bank financial disputes resolution centre) is a free, faster alternative for insurance disputes — typically resolving in 4–12 weeks. Court proceedings are slower (6–18 months) but provide access to a judge and the full range of legal remedies including enforcement. SANADAK is mandatory before filing most insurance claims in court. Our lawyers advise on the best route for your specific claim and handle both tracks simultaneously where appropriate.
You were injured. You deserve compensation.
Free case review. No obligation. Available in English, Arabic & Urdu.