The Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Cases has ordered a company to pay a worker Dh15,000 in compensation for material and moral damages, in addition to court fees and expenses, after finding it liable for a workplace injury caused by negligence.
Court records showed the worker sustained serious injuries after the company failed to provide protective equipment and enforce safety measures.
He suffered impaired vision in his left eye, cheek bruising, fractures to the eye socket and cheekbone, and acute conjunctivitis. A forensic report confirmed the injuries caused a permanent disability.
Prosecutors in Bani Yas filed a criminal case, which led to the company’s conviction for negligence, a ruling later upheld on appeal.
The worker later sought Dh200,000 in damages, citing material and moral harm, loss of earnings, and legal costs. However, the court awarded Dh15,000 as full compensation, ruling that the company’s negligence directly caused his injuries. It also ordered the company to pay court fees and related expenses.
