Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil

Moral Damages for Traffic-Accident Injuries

Decision reference: Court of Cassation Civil Decision No. 4875/2022, referring to Article 267 of the Civil Code.

Under the principle shown in the supplied material, moral damages under Article 267 of the Civil Code are linked to a permanent disability. If the injury heals without permanent disability or disfigurement, moral damages are not available on that basis.

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Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil

Updated: 22 September 2026

Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja

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When may moral damages be awarded for a traffic-accident injury?

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