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The actions you take immediately after a road traffic accident can significantly affect liability findings, insurance coverage, and the value of any compensation claim.
Do not move either vehicle until the police arrive and issue an accident report. This is not optional — the police report (and the DR number it contains) is the legal foundation of your insurance claim and any compensation action. Moving vehicles before police attendance can complicate or invalidate your claim.
Even if injuries feel minor, get a medical assessment the same day. Injuries such as whiplash, soft tissue damage, and concussion may not present immediately. A medical report dated close to the accident date is critical evidence — delays in getting treatment create gaps that insurers exploit to minimise claims.
Photograph vehicle positions, damage to all vehicles, road conditions, traffic signs, tyre marks, and any visible injuries. Get the other driver's name, Emirates ID, vehicle registration number, and insurance details. Note any witnesses and, if possible, take their contact information.
Fault in Dubai road accidents is determined by the Traffic Police based on the accident report and scene evidence — not by admissions at the scene. Do not say sorry, do not agree to a private settlement without legal advice, and do not sign any insurer documents without understanding what they mean.
Most UAE insurance policies require you to notify the insurer promptly after an accident. Report the accident — but do not make detailed statements to any insurer, yours or the other party's, without first taking legal advice. What you say in early communications can affect your claim value.
Before accepting any settlement offer, signing any insurer document, or closing your claim — speak with a car accident lawyer. Once a settlement is accepted, your right to further compensation is typically extinguished. We assess your full entitlement before you commit to anything.
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