Odisha Man Gets AED AED 100,000 Compensation After Abu Dhabi Accident

Abu Dhabi: Ramados Balu, a native of Odisha, India, who sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on May 9, 2023, has been awarded AED 100,000 (approximately INR 23.3 lakhs) in compensation by the court. The intervention of Salam Pappinissery, CEO of Yab Legal Services, proved instrumental in this favorable verdict.

Ramados was traveling in a Toyota Hiace public transport bus when his vehicle attempted a lane change, resulting in a collision with a vehicle driven by a Pakistani national from behind. The accident was attributed to the negligence of the bus driver Ramados was traveling in, leading to a criminal case against the driver and a fine of AED 5,000.

Following the accident, Ramados suffered severe injuries to various parts of his body, including his right femur, right knee, and joints. As he had not received any compensation, his relatives approached Salam Pappinissery, CEO of Yab Legal Services. Under his guidance, an advocate filed a compensation claim and submitted the necessary documents. The case was registered against the insurance company of the vehicle Ramados was traveling in.

Ramados's advocate argued, supported by medical certificates, that he had sustained severe injuries due to the accident and was entitled to a higher amount of compensation. The opposing party's advocate, however, stated in their memo to the court that the injuries were minor and offered to pay AED 30,000 as compensation. After a thorough review of the submitted documents, the court accepted the arguments of Ramados's advocate and ordered the payment of AED 100,000 in compensation.