Dh400,000 Compensation Awarded to Family of Indian Expat Cook Killed in Abu Dhabi Road Accident
Musthafa, a native of Malappuram district in Kerala, was fatally struck by a car on July 6, 2023, while crossing the road after alighting from a bus on Al Bateen–Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street. Investigations, including Falcon Eye camera footage, confirmed the accident resulted from negligent driving.
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court had earlier fined the driver Dh20,000 and ordered a Dh200,000 diya payment to Musthafa's family, in line with Islamic law. However, citing that the diya was insufficient, YAB Legal Services, led by CEO Salam Pappinissery, filed a separate compensation claim with the Insurance Authority on behalf of the bereaved family.
After submitting crucial documents—including the legal heir certificate, breadwinner certificate, and the court judgment—the court directed the insurance company to pay an additional Dh200,000. This raised the total compensation to Dh400,000 (approximately Rs9.55 million).
The family, including Musthafa's mother, wife, son, and daughter, will receive the compensation. The news arrives ahead of his daughter's wedding, scheduled for September 1, adding some relief to the grieving family.
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Dh400,000 Compensation Awarded to Family of Indian Expat Cook Killed in Abu Dhabi Road Accident
The family of Musthafa Odayappurath, an Indian expat cook from Kerala, has been awarded Dh400,000 in total compensation following his tragic death in a 2023 road accident in Abu Dhabi. The additional claim comes on top of an initial Dh200,000 diya payment. Musthafa, a native of Malappuram district in Kerala, was fatally struck by a car on July 6, 2023, while crossing the road after alighting from a bus on Al Bateen–Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street. Investigations, including Falcon Eye camera footage, confirmed the accident resulted from negligent driving. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court had earlier fined the driver Dh20,000 and ordered a Dh200,000 diya payment to Musthafa's family, in line with Islamic law. However, citing that the diya was insufficient, YAB Legal Services, led by CEO Salam Pappinissery, filed a separate compensation claim with the Insurance Authority on behalf of the bereaved family. After submitting crucial documents—including the legal heir certificate, breadwinner certificate, and the court judgment—the court directed the insurance company to pay an additional Dh200,000. This raised the total compensation to Dh400,000 (approximately Rs9.55 million). The family, including Musthafa's mother, wife, son, and daughter, will receive the compensation. The news arrives ahead of his daughter's wedding, scheduled for September 1, adding some relief to the grieving family.
