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mandy

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I'm so confused as to how it works here. I recently got hit by a car. I was in the residential area where I live taking a walk and was waiting at the pedestrian crossing. The light turned green fo… I'm so confused as to how it works here. I recently got hit by a car. I was in the residential area where I live taking a walk and was waiting at the pedestrian crossing. The light turned green for me so I started walking. Next thing I know was I was in the hospital because I got hit by someone speeding and running the red light. When I was discharged, I went to the police to give them the statement and create the case. I have the case number and they said it would be handled in the courts. But it's been almost three weeks and I've heard nothing. I'm not in the country right now because I'm with my family as I'm currently not able to look after myself. Does anyone have any experience with this? Like how does ot work? How do I find out when the court case will take place? Will they wait till I get back to Dubai? I don't want to leave it to chance and then get screwed compensation wise. I have email the police and am waiting on them but I'd appreciate any other help to. Thank youu!!!!
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Image siska ·

honestly the legal system here moves slow especially for traffic cases with injuries. your best bet is to get a local lawyer, they can track the case number in the system and tell you exactly where it stands. most firms in dubai will do a free initial consult, try al rowad or a similar small firm in barsha. without a lawyer you'll just be waiting on the police to update you which could take months.

also be aware that compensation here is usually based on medical reports and insurance, not a big court payout. the driver's insurance should cover your medical bills and some damages but you need to submit all your hospital receipts and doctor notes. if you're out of the country, make sure the police have your current number and email, they might try to contact you about the driver's court date but honestly they probably won't wait for you to come back.

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Image rosalie ·

yeah this is rough, sorry this happened to u. the courts here def don't rush things, three weeks is nothing tbh. one thing nobody mentioned is u can check the case status online through the Dubai Police app or website with your case number, might save u some calls. also fyi they wont wait for u to come back, the driver's court date will go ahead without u if they set it, so a lawyer is really ur best bet to represent u while ur away and push for the compensation stuff with the insurance company.

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Image zenta ·

Three weeks is nothing in the Dubai legal system. Be patient (easier said than done, I know). Contacting the police via email is probably the slowest method. Try calling the station directly, persistence is key. They should wait for you, but actively following up is crucial for your case and compensation. Consider getting a lawyer specializing in personal injury cases in Dubai. It might cost upfront, but could save you much more in the long run.

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christel

Dubai/Sharjah Road Scam?

I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played? I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played?
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Image filippina ·

damn u basically did a free taxi run to rak. thing is they usually target cars with a single guy driving & look for dubai plates so u look like u got somewhere to be. best move is roll ur window down like two inches, say u already called the cops for them & keep moving, dont even unlock the door

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Image esther ·

yeah that's a known one on e311 & the sharjah ring road, usually they wave you down near the adnoc or before the rta cameras claiming wallet got lifted. classic play is they ask for a lift to the next emirate then bail once you slow down, sometimes a second guy on a bike is tracking you. next time just call 999 or drop them at the nearest police point, don't let anyone in your car off the highway ngl

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Image patriziawurst ·

The RAK route is the tell. No one genuinely stranded on the ring road needs to get all the way to Ras Al Khaimah, that's a 90 minute drive. These guys work in pairs and the second car picks them up after they hop out, usually somewhere past the Al Sajaa junction or near the ADNOC on E311. If it happens again, tell them you'll drive them to the nearest police station and watch how fast the story changes.

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