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Gulf Insider
11-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Family Compensated for Injuries, Trauma in Reckless Driving Case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72. The court also acknowledged the emotional toll on the children, bringing the full compensation close to BD10,000.
Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Family compensated for injuries, trauma in reckless driving case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72.
Gulf Insider
03-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Court Dismisses BD5,500 Claim Over Cracked Walls
A BD5,500 compensation claim fell flat in court after judges found the cracks in the walls were caused by rusting steel and damp, not nearby homeowners had taken the Ministry of Works to court, arguing that a street improvement project had damaged their their case was thrown out after judges found that the faults in the building had been there all homeowners blamed the ministry's contractors for cracks in the walls and support columns stretching across both floors of their work, street closures, and vibrations from resurfacing were among the complaints family claimed the damage had affected rooms facing the street and sought BD13,700 in total compensation, citing both physical and emotional toll.A private expert report submitted to the ministry's damage claims committee argued that resurfacing, kerb-laying, and drainage work had weakened the ministry responded with its own findings. Photos taken before any work began showed the damage was already in place.A civil court agreed with the ministry's ruled there was nothing in the case papers to suggest the house had been harmed by the court determined that the damage had appeared long before the project with the verdict, the claimants appealed, challenging the ministry's expert findings and standing by their own. No Reason to Overturn Verdict However, the High Civil Appeals Court saw no reason to change course. It found that the cracks had been caused by old, rusted reinforcement bars. Years of rising damp had swollen the steel, splitting the concrete and leaving long cracks through the walls. The judges also pointed out that the garage floor level had been set years earlier by the homeowners themselves. The ministry had maintained that level when repaving the road and installing a new sewage pipe. Photographic Evidence Further photographs taken before the contractor started digging showed that the same cracks were already there. The court accepted the appeal in form but rejected it on factual grounds. It upheld the original ruling and ordered the claimants to pay court fees, along with BD50 for legal costs. Also read: Public Schools Bring In Al And Virtual Learning Technologies
Daily Tribune
02-04-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Court Dismisses BD5,500 Claim Over Cracked Walls
A BD5,500 compensation claim fell flat in court after judges found the cracks in the walls were caused by rusting steel and damp, not nearby roadworks. The homeowners had taken the Ministry of Works to court, arguing that a street improvement project had damaged their house. However, their case was thrown out after judges found that the faults in the building had been there all along. Blame The homeowners blamed the ministry's contractors for cracks in the walls and support columns stretching across both floors of their home. Excavation work, street closures, and vibrations from resurfacing were among the complaints listed. The family claimed the damage had affected rooms facing the street and sought BD13,700 in total compensation, citing both physical and emotional toll. A private expert report submitted to the ministry's damage claims committee argued that resurfacing, kerb-laying, and drainage work had weakened the structure. Findings The ministry responded with its own findings. Photos taken before any work began showed the damage was already in place. A civil court agreed with the ministry's account. It ruled there was nothing in the case papers to suggest the house had been harmed by the works. The court determined that the damage had appeared long before the project started. Unhappy with the verdict, the claimants appealed, challenging the ministry's expert findings and standing by their own. No Reason to Overturn Verdict However, the High Civil Appeals Court saw no reason to change course. It found that the cracks had been caused by old, rusted reinforcement bars. Years of rising damp had swollen the steel, splitting the concrete and leaving long cracks through the walls. The judges also pointed out that the garage floor level had been set years earlier by the homeowners themselves. The ministry had maintained that level when repaving the road and installing a new sewage pipe. Photographic Evidence Further photographs taken before the contractor started digging showed that the same cracks were already there. The court accepted the appeal in form but rejected it on factual grounds. It upheld the original ruling and ordered the claimants to pay court fees, along with BD50 for legal costs.
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Daily Tribune
How a simple phone mix-up in sending court summons saved a Bahraini man from BD7,000 debt
A Bahraini overturned a BD7,000 debt ruling after proving that a court summons had been sent to the wrong phone number, nearly costing him his case. The High Civil Appeals Court ruled that the original lawsuit challenging the debt acknowledgment was flawed due to the notification error. Defence lawyer Mohammed Al Manai, representing the defendant, explained that the plaintiff, a contractor, had filed the case claiming that he had met the defendant regarding work on two properties. Deal During their meeting, a third party entered the plaintiff's office and struck a deal with the defendant to return a plot of land that had been taken from him. They agreed on BD7,000 as payment for this, which the defendant handed directly to the third party, with the plaintiff having no involvement in the transaction. The plaintiff said this agreement had taken place in his office and that the defendant later asked for a written record of the sum paid. Receipt He then provided a receipt in the defendant's name. When the third party failed to return the land, the defendant demanded his money back. The request was refused, leading him to file a complaint. The plaintiff later stated that, to protect the third party from criminal charges, he had signed a debt acknowledgment in favour of the defendant, despite never having received the BD7,000 himself. Witnesses The court called witnesses, including the plaintiff's two sons. They testified that the third party had agreed to handle land-related procedures with the Housing Ministry. They said the agreement was struck outside their father's office and that the defendant had paid the third party BD6,500 in two instalments via their father's office. Obligation They added that their father had never received the money and had no obligation to repay it. The plaintiff admitted to signing the acknowledgment, knowing the third party was unable to pay, fearing he himself could face legal trouble. His lawyer, as a precaution, requested that the defendant take a decisive oath confirming that the BD7,000 debt arose from direct dealings between the two, rather than any arrangement concerning the Housing Ministry land. Hearing The defendant failed to attend the hearing, either in person or through legal representation. The court rescheduled the oath-taking and ordered him to appear, but he did not. As a result, the court ruled that the debt acknowledgment was invalid and cleared the plaintiff of any liability. The defendant appealed, arguing that he had not been properly notified because the summons had been sent to the wrong phone number. Arrangement He also contested the nature of the arrangement, saying it was not a commercial deal but a matter of creditor and guarantor, which the respondent's witnesses had confirmed. He expressed willingness to swear a revised oath, stating that the respondent had pledged to repay BD7,000 on behalf of the third party, signed an acknowledgment to that effect, and later confirmed repayment in instalments before a notary. He insisted that neither the respondent nor the third party had settled the sum. Notification A report from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) confirmed that the phone number used for notification belonged to someone else. The court accepted the appeal and threw out the earlier ruling. Before deciding on the substance of the case, it ordered the appellant to swear the decisive oath in person. He did so, after which the court ruled to dismiss the original lawsuit.
