Abu Dhabi Court Orders Drunk Driver to Repay Insurer AED122,973 After Crash
The Abu Dhabi Court has ruled that a motorist found driving under the influence must compensate an insurance company for the costs it paid after a traffic accident.
Court’s Verdict
The court determined that the driver was responsible for the damages arising from the collision and that the insurer is entitled to reclaim the sums it had disbursed for property damage and personal injury.
Compensation Amount
The ordered repayment totals AED122,973, reflecting the exact amount the insurance company had covered following the incident.
Legal Basis
The judgment rests on the principle that the party at fault in an accident must bear the financial consequences, allowing the insurer to recover its outlays from the responsible driver.
