Can I claim injury compensation after a car accident in the UAE that wasn't my fault?

Yes, you can claim — as an injured passenger with a police report citing the other driver, fault is essentially established, which is the hardest part of most injury cases. Compensation in the UAE typically runs through two connected channels. The at-fault driver's motor insurer is liable for bodily injury to third parties, so a claim is presented to that insurer, supported by the police report and your medical file. Where the insurer disputes or undervalues the claim, the matter goes to the civil courts, which assess compensation — often guided by a court-appointed medical expert — covering your treatment and physiotherapy costs, your lost salary for the weeks off work, future treatment where documented, and moral damages for the injury itself. The courts may also take account of any criminal or traffic proceedings against the cited driver. Your job now is documentation: keep the police report, every medical report and physio invoice, your sick-leave certificates, and salary evidence showing exactly what the six weeks cost you. Do not accept an early settlement figure while treatment is still ongoing, since your losses are not yet complete. A personal injury lawyer can value the claim properly before you respond to any offer.