What if the at-fault driver was uninsured or fled the scene in the UAE?

Even when the at-fault driver is uninsured or commits a hit-and-run in the UAE, you may still have routes to compensation, but the path differs from a standard claim. First, report the incident to the police immediately; the police report and any investigation to identify a fleeing driver are essential. If the responsible driver is identified, you can pursue them for compensation under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which makes the person who causes harm liable, and pursue any available insurance. Leaving the scene of an injury accident is itself a serious traffic offence, which can strengthen the case against the driver once identified. Where a driver was driving uninsured, the gap in cover may shift exposure onto the driver personally, and there are arrangements in the UAE motor-insurance system intended to address certain uninsured or unidentified-driver scenarios. Because these situations are fact-specific and depend on whether the driver is found, keep your police report and medical records and act quickly. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI who handle uninsured and hit-and-run injury claims, and confirm the current options with the relevant authority.