Surgeon Sues Dubai Hotel for Dh300,000 After Restaurant Slip-and-Fall Injury

A surgeon has filed a legal claim for Dh300,000 against a Dubai hotel after a slip-and-fall accident in its restaurant left him with injuries that allegedly impact his professional duties. The lawsuit, currently before the Dubai Civil Court, accuses the establishment of negligence regarding floor safety and maintenance. \n\n Details of the Accident and Injury \n The incident occurred when the plaintiff was dining at the hotel. According to the case file, the surgeon slipped on a liquid substance on the floor that had not been cleared by staff. The fall resulted in a significant injury to his hand and wrist, a critical physical requirement for his medical profession. \n\n The surgeon is demanding Dh200,000 for physical and moral damages, alongside Dh100,000 to cover medical expenses and the loss of income resulting from his inability to perform surgeries during his recovery. Medical reports submitted to the court confirm that the injury has caused a degree of permanent impairment, affecting the precision required for surgical procedures. \n\n Legal Basis and Court Proceedings \n The plaintiff’s legal representative argued that the hotel failed in its duty of care by not providing…