Injured in an accident? Look after your health first, then send us the date and the details. Time limits apply to every claim.
Compensation claims after road accidents, workplace injuries, falls and the loss of a family member: we explain your options, deal with the insurer and take the legal work off your shoulders.
Tell us what is happening in your own words. We will explain where you stand and what the sensible next step is.
A personal injury lawyer in Dubai helps you claim compensation when someone else’s carelessness or wrongful act has injured you, or has caused the death of a family member. MBM advises people hurt in road accidents, at work, on someone else’s premises and in other incidents across Dubai, Sharjah and the UAE, and tells you honestly what a claim needs before you decide to bring one.
Your first consultation is free and confidential. You do not have to work this out alone, and you do not need a complete file. If you are still in hospital, a relative can call for you. Describe what happened, give us the date and tell us what you hold so far, and we will explain the route, the evidence and the time limits. We take the legal work off your shoulders, and you will always know where your claim stands.
Most injury claims start in one of a few ways. Go straight to yours, or describe it in a few lines and we will place it.
You were hurt as a driver, passenger, rider or pedestrian, and a police report exists or should. First we check: the accident report, who was at fault on paper, the insurers involved and what treatment you have had. Talk to us about a road accident · Road accidents
You were injured on a site, in a workshop, in an office or while doing your job. First we check: whether the injury was reported, what your employer or its insurer has said and whether your contract falls under labour rules. Talk to us about a workplace injury · Workplace injuries
You slipped, tripped or were hurt in a mall, hotel, building, pool or car park. First we check: where it happened, who runs the place, whether it was reported and whether there is CCTV. Talk to us about a fall on premises · Premises injuries
You believe treatment, surgery or medication caused harm that should not have happened. First we check: the records, the timeline and what the treating facility has said. We tell you at the first consultation whether we can help. Talk to us about a medical injury · In outline
A product injured you: an appliance, a vehicle part, a food or cosmetic product, a battery. First we check: the product itself, the receipt, who sold and who made it. Talk to us about a product injury · Product injuries
A relative died in an accident or incident, and the family wants to understand compensation, blood money and the court process. First we check: the police and court documents, who the heirs are and whether a criminal case is under way. Talk to us about a death claim · Wrongful death
The insurer has not paid, has offered a sum you are unsure about or has asked you to sign a release. First we check: the policy, what the offer covers and whether your treatment has finished. Talk to us about an insurance claim · Insurance claims
The other driver left the scene, was not identified or had no valid insurance. First we check: the police report, any CCTV or witness details and what cover may still respond. Talk to us about a driver who left the scene · Road accidents
You were hurt in Dubai on a visit, or you are a family member abroad. First we check: your travel plans, where the records are and how the claim can continue if you leave. Talk to us about a claim from abroad · Visitors
We begin by listening, and then we ask for the date and the documents. At MBM the first consultation is free and confidential, and you do not need to have collected anything before you call.
Some people search for a personal injury attorney. In Dubai the title is more often lawyer or legal consultant, and MBM is both a law firm and a legal consultancy, so the help described on this page is the help you are looking for.
You leave with a clear picture of your options and the sensible next step, not a promise about the result. No outcome is guaranteed in an injury claim, and MBM does not suggest otherwise. If you decide to instruct us, we give you a scope and a fee position in writing before paid work starts.
A claim for compensation generally rests on three things you can show: a wrongful act or failure of care by someone, an injury or loss, and a link between the two. The injury is usually clear to you but needs to be shown on paper, which is why medical records, the police report and photographs carry so much weight. The link between the wrongful act and the injury is where insurers and defendants push back, so the earlier we see the evidence, the better.
Hurt in an accident and not sure whether you have a claim? Send us the date and a few lines about what happened. Your first consultation is free.
Road accidents are one of the most common reasons people look for legal help after an injury in Dubai. As we understand it, a road accident can involve three tracks at once: the police and traffic report, an insurance claim, and a separate court claim for compensation. Which of them matters most depends on how serious the injury is and who was at fault.
We start with three questions: what is the date, what does the police report say and which insurers are involved? Those answers tell us how urgent the matter is and which of the tracks above to open first.
If you were hurt in a car as a driver or a passenger, the questions are who caused the accident, whether the police report says so, and which insurers are involved. A passenger may have a claim even where the driver is a friend or a relative. We can explain where you stand before you decide anything with the people involved.
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Riders and pedestrians are often more seriously hurt than people in cars. The same steps apply: report, treatment, evidence and a claim. A road accident lawyer in Dubai will also ask about helmets, crossings, lighting and traffic signals, because the other side tends to raise them when it argues about fault.
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If the other driver left the scene, was never identified or had no valid insurance, the claim can still be possible, but it is more fact-sensitive. Report the accident at once, ask about CCTV in the area and note any witness. Tell us as early as you can, and we will explain what routes may be open in your case.
Car accident compensation in Dubai generally looks at the cost of treatment, income lost while you could not work, any lasting disability, damage to your vehicle and your pain and distress. What can be claimed depends on the facts and the evidence, and an insurer’s first offer is not always the whole picture. We never state an amount in advance, because it depends on the medical findings, the policy and the court.
Can I claim compensation for a car accident in Dubai? Often yes, where another person was wholly or partly responsible and you can show your injury and loss. If you were partly at fault, compensation may be reduced, and in some cases there may be no claim at all. A short conversation and the police report usually tell us which applies.
If you were injured at work in Dubai, you may have rights that arise from the labour rules as well as from ordinary civil claims. As we understand it, work injuries and occupational illness have their own treatment under UAE labour law, separate from a road or premises claim, and the route depends on your contract, your employer and how the injury happened. We check which applies to you at the start.
Work injury compensation in the UAE is usually assessed from the medical findings, your pay and the cause of the injury. Where the accident also happened on a road, or on another company’s site, a second party may be responsible as well as the employer. The employer’s insurer may be involved, and you may be asked to sign papers about a payment. Bring them to us first.
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For the employment side of your matter, see our labour lawyer page and, for rights on termination, pay and end of service, our employee rights lawyer page. If you are an employer facing a claim after an accident on your premises, see employment advice for employers. We cannot act for an employee and the employer in the same incident.
Injured at work, and worried that a claim will cost you your job? Tell us the situation and we will explain your rights before you sign anything.
A slip and fall accident in Dubai can happen in a shopping mall, a hotel, a restaurant, a residential building, a car park or a swimming pool. Whether anyone is responsible depends on who controlled the place, what they knew about the hazard and what care they took. A slip and fall lawyer in Dubai will start with those facts, not with your injury alone.
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If you believe that treatment, surgery or medication caused you harm that should not have happened, you may be thinking about a medical negligence claim in Dubai. These matters are fact-heavy and usually depend on an independent medical view of what the treating facility did and whether it fell short.
We do not promise to take every medical case. Tell us what happened at the first consultation, and we will tell you whether we can help. If we cannot, we will say so plainly and, where it is useful, explain what the next step might be.
As we understand it, a medical review process may come before or alongside a court claim, depending on the facility and the facts, and the court often relies on medical expert evidence. The timing and the steps are specific to each case, so we do not give a general timetable.
A product injury claim arises when an item that was sold to you or used by you is defective or unsafe and it injures you. Examples include an appliance that overheats, a battery that catches fire, an e-scooter or a vehicle part that fails, and a food, cosmetic or cleaning product that harms you. These matters turn on the product itself, so what you keep matters more than anything you say.
The questions are who sold it, who made or imported it, whether it was used as intended and what the injury cost you. We tell you at the first consultation whether we can help with your product case. Where the injury happened at work or in a vehicle, the claim may follow the workplace or road routes described above.
When a family loses someone in an accident, the legal questions can feel impossible while the family is still grieving. A wrongful death lawyer in Dubai can explain, in plain terms and at the family’s pace, what compensation may be available, who may claim it and what the court will want to see. There is no expectation to decide anything at the first call.
Wrongful death compensation in the UAE generally looks at the losses of the family: financial support the person provided, funeral and related costs, and the distress of the loss. Who may claim, and in what shares, depends on the family relationships and the applicable law. We do not state amounts, because they depend on the facts, the evidence and the court.
Diya, often called blood money, is a payment connected with a death that is rooted in Islamic law and applied by the UAE courts. As we understand it, it is generally paid to the heirs of the person who died where the death was caused by another, and it may be dealt with in the criminal case against the person responsible. It is separate from, and may sit alongside, a civil claim and an insurance payment, but how the pieces fit together depends on the facts and the current rules. We explain how this works in your case without quoting a figure.
If the family lives abroad, you can start by phone or WhatsApp. We will explain what can be done remotely and what may need someone in the UAE, including whether a power of attorney is useful. See power of attorney.
Lost a family member in an accident and unsure where to start? Call us or send a message, and we will explain the first steps with care.
Compensation for an injury is generally built from the financial loss you can prove and, depending on the facts, compensation for moral harm. The general rules on what a compensation claim must show are on our civil lawyer page; for injuries the same logic applies, and the medical evidence matters most.
| Head of loss | What it means | Evidence that helps |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment and care | Hospital, therapy, medication, equipment and home care | Reports, invoices and prescriptions |
| Lost income | Pay you lost while off work, and in serious cases reduced earning ability | Payslips, contract, bank statements and an employer letter |
| Disability or lasting effects | A medical finding of permanent impairment | A disability assessment and specialist reports |
| Material damage to property | Vehicle repair or replacement and damaged belongings | Quotes, repair invoices and photographs |
| Moral damage | Pain, distress and the effect on daily life, depending on the facts | Medical reports, your account and supporting statements |
| Losses of a family | Support lost and related costs where a death occurred | Documents showing dependency and heirs |
An injury compensation lawyer works from the medical findings and the documents, not from a round number. We list each head of loss you can document, test it against the evidence and compare the realistic recovery with the cost and delay of pursuing it. Many injury claims are also negligence claims, so if you searched for a "negligence claim lawyer Dubai" or a "financial compensation lawyer Dubai", the work starts from the same medical and financial records. Where the loss is mainly damage to property or money rather than an injury, see our civil lawyer page.
Moral damage compensation in the UAE recognises that an injury is more than a bill. Whether it is available and how it is assessed depends on the facts, the medical evidence and the court, and we do not state or predict a sum. We explain what supports the claim in your situation, and what the other side is likely to argue.
Material damage compensation in the UAE is the part that can be shown with documents. Keep every receipt, every report and every payslip. A claim that is documented well is easier to put to an insurer and easier for a court to assess.
If the other side says you were partly responsible, for example for speed, a signal, a helmet or a seatbelt, compensation may generally be reduced to reflect that. We deal with this early, and we tell you where the real exposure is.
After an accident, the first money usually comes, or does not come, through an insurer. As we understand it, third-party motor insurance is generally compulsory in the UAE, so an insurer is involved in most road accidents, and an employer may hold cover for work injuries. An insurance claim lawyer in Dubai helps you deal with that process without giving away rights by mistake.
For lasting injuries, a disability assessment is the medical finding of how far the injury has affected you and whether it is permanent. As we understand it, a court may appoint a medical expert or rely on reports to assess this, and insurers use assessments too. We help you obtain the medical evidence and explain what the findings mean for the claim. We do not predict how a doctor or a court will assess an injury.
If an insurer has refused, delayed or undervalued your claim, we read the policy and the file, and tell you the realistic options. We do not give a view on an offer until we have seen the medical evidence. For a more general discussion of the contract side, see contract disputes.
An accident can lead to a criminal case and a civil claim at the same time, and they are different proceedings with different purposes. A criminal case asks whether an offence was committed and whether the state should punish it. A civil claim asks who must compensate the person who was hurt.
| Point | Criminal case | Civil claim for compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | The state deals with an alleged offence | You seek compensation for your injury and loss |
| Who brings it | Police and Public Prosecution | You, or your family |
| Typical outcome | A decision on responsibility and any penalty | Compensation, a settlement or a dismissal |
| Why it matters to you | Can establish fault and produce key documents | May be needed in addition, as a conviction does not by itself pay your losses |
As we understand it, a criminal outcome may not by itself compensate your loss, and after a criminal conviction a separate civil claim is usually needed for compensation. Ask us whether a civil claim is needed in your situation and in what order to take the steps.
If you are the driver or person accused after an accident, speak to a criminal lawyer in Dubai before you give a statement. See our criminal lawyer page. A pending case can also affect your ability to leave the country: see travel bans and bail and Interpol notices. MBM cannot act for the injured person and the accused person in the same incident, and we check this at the start.
Several bodies can be involved in one injury claim, and knowing which does what avoids confusion. This is a general map. The route in your case depends on where the accident happened, who is involved and how serious the injury is.
| Body | What it does | When we deal with it |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Police traffic department | Records the accident and issues the report | At the start: to obtain the report and check what it says |
| Insurers | Receive the claim and decide whether and how much to pay | From the first notification, through negotiation and any offer |
| Public Prosecution | Considers whether to pursue a criminal case | Where the accident is treated as an offence |
| Dubai Courts | Hear the civil claim for compensation, and may rely on medical expert evidence | If the claim does not settle |
| Settlement talks | Agreement between you and the insurer or defendant | At any stage, but ideally after your medical position is clear |
If the injury happened inside the DIFC, an ADGM or free zone area, or involves a company based there, the forum can depend on where the incident happened and on the parties. We act for companies in free zones, the DIFC and the ADGM, and we check the forum at the start. For the DIFC, see our DIFC lawyer page. For court procedure generally, see civil litigation and court representation.
Strict time limits apply to injury and accident claims, and they differ by type of claim, by whether a criminal case is running and by whether the injury was caused at work. We do not give a single number here, because the right period depends on your facts and on the current law, which was updated in 2026.
The practical advice is simple. Send us the date of the accident, and the date of any police report, insurer letter or court notice you received. We confirm the period that applies and tell you what must be done by when. Delay also weakens evidence, because footage is overwritten, witnesses move and records are lost. If a long time has already passed, still call us: it may not be too late, and it costs nothing to find out.
The date matters most. If you were hurt in an accident, send us the date of the accident first, before the documents. It is the one piece of information we need to check your time limit.
Injury claims are won or lost on evidence gathered early. Start this list on the day of the accident, and add to it as treatment continues. If you are not able to, ask a relative to help.
Every claim is different, but most follow a similar path. Knowing the stages helps you understand what is happening and what we need from you at each one.
You tell us what happened and give us the date of the accident. We check the time limit first and tell you what must happen urgently.
We gather the police report, the medical records, photographs, bills and witness details, and identify what is missing.
We wait, as far as time limits allow, for your treatment to progress so the claim reflects the real effect of the injury. A disability assessment may be needed.
We put the claim to the insurer or the responsible party in writing and negotiate, keeping you informed.
If the claim does not settle, we prepare and file it before the appropriate court and follow it through any medical expert stage.
The claim ends by agreement or by judgment. A judgment may then need to be enforced. See civil litigation.
How long a claim takes depends on how serious the injury is, how long treatment lasts, whether a criminal case runs first, whether the insurer cooperates and whether the court needs medical expert evidence. A simple claim with a clear police report and a short recovery is generally much quicker than a claim with a lasting disability, a disputed cause or a criminal case that has to finish first. We do not promise a date. After we have seen your documents we give you an indicative picture, and we update it as the claim moves.
Most injury claims are discussed with the insurer before a court is involved, and many end by agreement. Settlement can be quicker and more certain, while a court claim can take longer and carries its own risks and costs. The decision is yours, and we advise on it once the medical evidence is clear.
If you were injured on a visit to Dubai, or you live abroad and a relative was hurt here, the claim can often continue after you leave, but it needs planning. MBM works with group companies in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Gulf, which helps when a matter has an international side. You can speak to us in English.
A tourist accident compensation claim in Dubai generally follows the same route as any other, so the same time limits matter. Contact us as soon as you can, ideally before you leave.
Injury claims are personal, and they are decided by what is documented. Every claim starts with a careful review of what happened, the evidence you hold and the time limits, so that the plan reflects your case and not a template.
MBM handles litigation and arbitration as one team, so there is no hand-off if your claim has to go to court. Where an accident also has a criminal side, our civil and criminal lawyers work from the same facts. See civil law and criminal law. As a law firm and legal consultancy, we are also able to look at the wider picture, from employment to insurance.
We explain each step in plain language, you always know where your matter stands, and if you instruct us you receive a scope and a fee position in writing before paid work starts.
No outcome is guaranteed, and a claim can be reduced or fail for reasons outside anyone’s control. We tell you where the claim is weak as well as where it is strong, so you can decide with the full picture.
After an injury, most people want someone to take the paperwork off them, someone who will not push them to settle too fast and someone who answers in plain words. That is how we work. Rated 4.9 on Google reviews. MBM is founder-led, by Mohamed Badr, Founder & Managing Partner, who has 17 years of legal experience.
MBM has offices in Dubai (Dubai Media City) and Sharjah (Al Khalidiya). If you cannot travel because of your injury, we can start by phone or WhatsApp, and our
You do not need any of this to make the call. If you are in hospital or recovering, ask a relative to send what they can, and we will explain what is still missing.
Your first consultation with MBM is free and confidential. If you decide to instruct us, we give you a scope and a fee position in writing before paid work starts, so you know what is covered before you commit.
The cost depends on the work: advice and a letter to an insurer, negotiation, or a court claim with medical expert evidence and enforcement. Court fees, medical report costs, translation and other third-party charges are separate from legal fees, and we explain which are likely to apply. We do not publish a price list because every injury claim is different. Ask at your first consultation, and we will answer directly.
Injured, dealing with an insurer, or unsure what your claim is worth? Tell us the date and what happened. Your first consultation is free and confidential.
Your free first consultation is with a member of MBM’s legal team in Dubai or Sharjah. Injury and family matters are handled with care and in confidence from the first call.
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General information about personal injury and accident compensation in Dubai and the UAE. It is not legal advice. Every claim depends on its own facts, so please contact MBM directly to discuss yours.
Not always. A minor injury with a clear police report and a prompt insurer payment may not need one. You should speak to a lawyer if the injury is serious, if fault is disputed, if the insurer delays or makes an offer you are unsure about, if you were hurt at work, or if a family member died. Your first consultation with MBM is free.
Yes. MBM's first consultation is free and confidential. It is a discussion of your situation, the evidence and the time limits. If you then choose to instruct MBM, we give you a scope and a fee position in writing before paid work starts.
Often yes, where someone else was wholly or partly responsible and you can show your injury and loss. If you were partly at fault, compensation may be reduced, and in some cases there may be no claim. The police report and the medical records usually tell us where you stand.
In general terms, get treatment, make sure the accident is reported to the police, keep every record and notify the insurer, then take advice on the route: a claim to the insurer, negotiation and, if needed, a claim before the court. Send us the date of the accident first so that we can check the time limit.
We cannot say, and anyone who names a figure before seeing the medical evidence is guessing. The amount depends on the injury, the disability assessment, your documented losses, who was at fault, the insurance and the court. We explain what supports each part of a claim and what the other side is likely to argue.
Depending on the facts, a claim may include treatment costs, lost income, lasting disability, damage to property and moral damage, and in a death case the losses of the family. Each part needs evidence. We tell you which parts are likely to withstand challenge before you decide to go further.
Moral damage is compensation for emotional harm and distress, as distinct from financial loss. Compensation can include moral (emotional) harm, but whether it is awarded and how it is assessed depend on the facts and the evidence. We do not predict an amount.
Material damage is provable financial loss: treatment costs, lost income, vehicle repair and damaged belongings. It is the part of a claim that is shown with documents, so keep every receipt, report and payslip.
Make sure anyone hurt gets medical care, report the accident to the police and obtain the report or reference number, photograph the scene and the vehicles, take witness details and notify your insurer. Do not sign anything from the other side until you have taken advice, and send us the date of the accident.
In practice, yes. The police report is usually the most important document, because it records the accident and often states who was responsible. If you did not receive one, tell us and we will explain what can be done.
A claim can still be possible, but it is more fact-sensitive. Report the accident at once, note any CCTV and witness details and tell us early. We explain what routes may be open in your case.
Report the injury to your employer in writing, ask for the incident report and keep your medical records and payslips. Do not sign a resignation or a settlement while you are still being treated. As we understand it, work injuries have their own rules, so we check whether the labour route, a civil claim or both apply. See our labour lawyer and employee rights lawyer pages.
You may, if the operator or another party was responsible and you can show your injury. Photograph the hazard, ask for an incident report in writing, take witness details and ask the operator to keep any CCTV. A slip and fall lawyer in Dubai will ask who controlled the area and what they knew about the hazard.
Tell us what happened at the first consultation, and we will tell you whether we can help. Medical cases are fact-heavy and usually depend on an independent medical view, so we do not promise to take every one. If we cannot help, we will say so plainly.
It may be possible, depending on the product, who sold or made it and how you were using it. Keep the product, the packaging and the receipt, photograph your injuries and keep your medical records. We tell you at the first consultation whether we can help with your case.
Depending on the facts and the law, a family may claim compensation for the support lost, funeral costs and the distress of the loss, and blood money (diya) may be payable to the heirs where a death was caused. How these fit together, and who can claim, depends on the documents and the current rules, so we explain it case by case and without quoting figures.
Diya is a payment grounded in Islamic law that can be due to the heirs where a death has been caused by another. It is generally dealt with in connection with the criminal case, and it may be separate from, or alongside, a civil claim and insurance payments. We explain how it works for your family in general terms and do not quote an amount.
The accident is reported to the police, the insurer is notified, medical reports and bills are gathered and the insurer assesses the claim. Do not accept a final offer before your treatment has settled, and have any release checked first. If the insurer refuses or delays, we review the policy and the options.
It is a medical finding of the degree and permanence of the effects of your injury. A court may appoint a medical expert, or rely on reports, and insurers also use assessments. We help you obtain the medical evidence and explain what the findings mean for your claim, without predicting the result.
Possibly. A criminal case and a civil claim are separate proceedings, and a criminal outcome may not by itself compensate your loss. After a criminal conviction a separate civil claim is usually needed for compensation. Ask us whether a civil claim is needed in your situation. See our criminal lawyer page.
Yes. Strict time limits apply, and they differ by type of claim, so we do not give one number. Send us the date of the accident and the dates of any report, letter or notice, and we confirm the period that applies. Do not wait.
It depends on how long treatment lasts, whether a criminal case has to finish first, how the insurer responds and whether the court needs medical expert evidence. A simple claim is generally much quicker than a serious or disputed one. After we have seen your documents we give an indicative picture, not a date.
It depends on the work: a letter to an insurer, negotiation or a court claim. We give a scope and a fee position in writing before paid work starts, and we explain which court and expert costs are separate. Ask about fee arrangements at the first consultation, which is free.
Often yes, and many claims end this way. Do not settle until your medical position is clear, read any "full and final" wording carefully, and have the agreement checked and put in writing.
Often yes, and the claim can generally continue after you leave the UAE, but it needs planning. Keep your reports and tell us your travel plans before you go. A pending criminal case can affect your ability to leave, so ask us early. You can speak to us in English.
The accident is reported to the Dubai Police traffic department, the insurer deals with the claim first, and if it does not settle the civil claim is heard by the Dubai Courts. Where the injury involves the DIFC or a free zone, the forum can depend on where it happened and who the parties are, so we check at the start.
No. No outcome is guaranteed in an injury claim. MBM provides careful, honest advice and representation based on your evidence and the applicable law, and tells you where the claim is strong or weak.
The accident report, medical reports and bills, photographs, insurance details, proof of income and witness names, together with the date of the accident. You do not need any of it to make the first call. If you are recovering, a relative can send what they have.
Use the form on this page, call +971 4 570 0204, or send a message and your documents on WhatsApp on +971 54 596 1111. Your first consultation is free.
Your first consultation with MBM is free and confidential. Tell us briefly what has happened. A member of MBM’s legal team will review your enquiry and come back to you with the appropriate next step.
If you were hurt recently, please send us the date of the accident when you contact us. Time limits are strict, and we check them first.
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Tell us what is happening in your own words. We will explain where you stand and what the sensible next step is.
Your first consultation is free and confidential. Tell us what happened, the date of the accident and what you hold so far, and we will explain your options and the sensible next step. No outcome is guaranteed, and we will say so plainly.
