QR500,000 compensation upheld for visitor seriously injured in Qatar road accident
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Investment and Trade Court's Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling awarding QR500,000 in compensation to a foreign visitor who suffered serious injuries in a limousine accident while spending his annual holiday in Qatar.</p> <p>The compensation, covering material and moral damages, is to be paid by the limousine driver, the company he worked for and the insurance company…
Doha, Qatar has upheld a court ruling awarding QR500,000 in compensation to a foreign visitor who suffered serious injuries in a limousine accident during his holiday in the country. The compensation covers both material and emotional damages, to be paid by the limousine driver, his employer, and the vehicle's insurer, according to Al Sharq newspaper.
The case involved a visitor who was injured in a road accident while traveling in a limousine belonging to a defendant company. The injuries included spinal fractures, partial amputation of a finger, and hearing loss. He also incurred significant medical expenses and lost income due to his inability to work. A criminal court previously convicted the limousine driver for the accident, establishing his liability.
The Court of First Instance ordered the driver, the company, and the insurer to jointly pay the compensation, alongside legal costs. The insurance company and the injured visitor both appealed the ruling. The court determined that the driver's negligence, recklessness, and violation of traffic rules and safe driving practices led to the accident.
It also acknowledged his failure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. The court found that the necessary elements for liability, fault, damage, and a causal connection were present, supporting compensation for both material and emotional damages.
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