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Kerala delivery rider paralysed in UAE accident gets Dhs 5 million in historic compensation

10 Sep 2024

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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

A groundbreaking verdict has been handed down by the Dubai Court, awarding a compensation of Dhs 5 million to a young Malyali, Shiffin, who suffered severe injuries in a tragic car accident and was paralysed.

This marks the second case in the UAE where a car accident victim received such a significant compensation amount.

The case was led by Fran Gulf Advocates, who have now achieved two record gains in legal compensation cases.

The accident happened on March 26th 2022.

Shiffin, son of Ummer from Koorad Kummali house in Malappuram, Kerala, arrived in UAE as a helping hand to his expatriate father to support his family of five members.

Shiffin started to work at supermarket at the age of 22.

This 22-year-old boy who had left supermarket on a motorcycle with goods, was hit a by a car driven by a native.

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The driver fled the scene, but the police quickly apprehended him with the help of CCTV footage.

Shiffin was badly injured. He was taken to Al Ain hospital. Experts said he suffered brain damage.

His father, who was in Saudi Arabia that time, left the job and rushed to the UAE as soon he heard about the tragedy.

After two weeks of treatment, he was transferred to a private hospital for a better care.

Despite the intensive medical attention, doctors determined that Shiffin had lost the functionality of about ten organs due to the brain injury and he was placed in a ventilator. He was later moved to a hospital in Abu Dhabi.

The sight of his son lying motionless on the hospital bed was unbearable, but

Shiffin’s father Ummer refused to give up.

Days after days he stood vigil outside the ventilator that kept his son alive.

Every day he watched intently, hoping to see the slightest movement.

Miraculously with continuous and best possible medical treatment in the UAE for a period of 18 months, Shiffin showed slight improvement and began to move his head, with this recovery it was decided to take him to India for further treatment.

Fran Gulf Advocates, headed by Easa Anees, with the expertise of Advocates U.C. Abdullah and Mohammed Fazil, took up the case with unwavering commitment. They sought justice and fair compensation, aiming to provide essential support for long term treatment and rehabilitation.

The dedication of Fran Gulf reflects a profound understanding of the legal complexities involved and a deep compassion for those they represent, advocating tirelessly to ensure that every individual receives the support they deserve on their journey to recovery.

Initially, the Insurance Authority Court awarded Dhs 2.8 million as compensation, considering Shiffin’s physical and mental state.

However, the legal team, understanding the extent of his injuries and future medical needs, argued for a higher compensation and their dedicated efforts lead to an increased award of Dhs 5 million by the Appellate Court, later upheld by Supreme Court.

This landmark judgement ruling is not only a significant victory for Shiffin and his family but also sets a precedent in the UAE’s judicial history.

Fran Gulf Advocates had previously secured a similar Dhs 5 million compensation for an Indian youth involved in the infamous Oman bus accident in Dubai Rashidiya, further solidifying their expertise and commitment to justice.

Under the guidance of Chief Counsel Sherif Warda, UAE Advocates Hassan Ashoor Al Mullah, and Fareed Al Hassan, Fran Gulf Advocates skillfully handled every stage of legal process, successfully representing their client across multiple court stages, from the Insurance Authority to the Supreme Court. Parallel dedicated support from Al Ain KMCC volunteers, played a crucial role in navigating the complex legal proceedings across various courts to achieve this outcome.