BD10,000 compensation for traffic accident victim and family

TDT | Manama

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The Second High Civil Court has ruled that the driver responsible for a traffic accident, along with the insurance company covering the vehicle, must compensate the victim and his family with nearly BD10,000.

The decision was later upheld by the Supreme Civil Court of Appeal.

The incident occurred when a father, driving with his two children, was struck by a reckless driver. As a result, the father sustained a permanent 15% disability, while his two minor children experienced emotional distress.

The court determined that the driver’s actions caused both physical and psychological harm to the victim and his family. Attorney Zahraa Nehme, representing the family, explained that the accident led to significant medical expenses for the father, who suffered pain and swelling in his left knee, a complete tear in his anterior cruciate ligament, and a broken tooth.

These injuries required surgery and long-term treatment. In addition to material damages, the plaintiff experienced moral damage, as did his two children.

The Court of First Instance reviewed the medical evidence, which showed that the plaintiff’s injuries included abrasions on the face and forehead, a 5 cm scar on his left knee, and limited knee movement. Based on the assessment, the court determined that the plaintiff’s permanent disability from the accident was 15%.