Court grants Dh10,000 in damages following driver attack during pedestrian crossing dispute.
Abu Dhabi: A young man who was physically assaulted after asking a driver to stop at a pedestrian crossing and follow traffic rules has been awarded Dh10,000 in compensation, according to a ruling by the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court.
The case follows a prior criminal conviction in which the driver was found guilty of assault and verbal abuse and fined Dh5,000, bringing the total financial impact of the incident to Dh15,000.
According to Emarat Al Youm, the incident occurred when the driver suddenly overtook stationary vehicles while the claimant was crossing at a pedestrian crossing and stopped abruptly in the middle of the crossing, creating a potential danger for pedestrians.
The young man stated that he tapped the rear of the vehicle to alert the driver, who then got out of the car and physically and verbally assaulted him.
The court noted that the criminal ruling had already confirmed the facts of the assault and the driver’s responsibility, providing a legal basis for awarding compensation.
The court noted that the assault prevented the claimant from performing his personal activities for up to 21 days, causing financial loss due to his inability to work, for which he was awarded Dh5,000.
It also ruled that the incident caused psychological harm, including distress, humiliation, and anxiety—especially since it occurred in a public setting—and granted an additional Dh5,000 in moral damages.
The driver was ordered to pay a total of Dh10,000 in compensation, along with legal costs and expenses.
