{"id":104270,"date":"2023-11-15T12:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T12:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=104270"},"modified":"2023-11-15T12:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T12:46:37","slug":"car-park-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-park-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if Someone Hits Your Parked Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Note-the-Offenders-Details\">Note the Offender&#8217;s Details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Check-for-Cameras-and-Witnesses\">Check for Cameras and Witnesses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#File-a-Police-Report\">File a Police Report<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Call-Your-Insurance-Company\">Call Your Insurance Company<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether in a parking lot or on the side of the street, a car should be parked properly. Always find a spot that doesn\u2019t block the way of other vehicles moving around your car. Moreover, drivers need to adhere to the parking rules in the UAE to avoid getting ticketed. A properly parked vehicle is also less prone to car park accidents. That said, despite taking all these precautions, what to do if someone hits your parked car? Let\u2019s walk through some of the important steps to tackle such a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-in-case-of-car-park-accidents\">What to Do In Case of Car Park Accidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Here's what to do if car is damaged while parked\" class=\"wp-image-104272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065016\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-1-14-11-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Follow these tips to tackle a parked car accident in the UAE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In case someone hits your parked car, you should treat it as a car accident and follow the same steps. The driver who has caused the accident should wait to exchange information or leave their contact details. Exchanging information with the driver who caused the accident can help to avoid further disputes. However, in case the driver has fled the scene. Here\u2019s what needs to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Note-the-Offenders-Details\">Note Down the Offender\u2019s Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first crucial thing to do in a hit-and-run parked car accident is to note down the offender\u2019s information. If the driver is fleeing the scene, the time window would be very narrow. Instead of writing anything down, resort to your phone\u2019s camera. Capture a photo or video of the number plate and details of the car in question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Check-for-Cameras-and-Witnesses\">Look Around for Any CCTV Cameras and Witnesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Locating CCTV cameras is what to do if your parked car is hit\" class=\"wp-image-104274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065310\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-5-14-11-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Look around for witnesses and CCTV cameras in the parking lot to make your case stronger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have missed spotting the vehicle that has damaged your car, ask around for witnesses and cameras. If there are any people around, talk to them or ask the locals about a CCTV camera. Camera recordings are very useful in such situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the advanced features of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/new-traffic-cameras-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new traffic cameras in the UAE<\/a> can help catch the offenders. Pieces of evidence that are recorded live make a case stronger. Likewise, in the case of a witness, ask them if they can willingly testify against the offender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"File-a-Police-Report\">Call the Police and File a Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Filing a police report is one  of the first few steps to tackle hit and run accident parked car\" class=\"wp-image-104275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065329\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-4-14-11-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Make sure to file a police report in case of a car park accident in UAE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to UAE law, you need to alert the authorities in case of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-accident-types-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of car accident<\/a>. Dial the police helpline number \u2018999\u2019 and explain the entire situation to the operator. Also, let the authorities know about your exact whereabouts. According to Article 41 of UAE Federal Law No. 21, to carry out repair work on an accidental vehicle, garage owners also need the approval of the concerned licensing authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While reporting the incident to the police, you should have your driver&#8217;s licence, Emirates ID\/passport car registration card and Emirates ID. To make your police report more effective, attach high-resolution pictures of the car damage caused by the accident. For more details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/report-accident-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to report an accident to Dubai police<\/a>, read here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Call-Your-Insurance-Company\">Notify Your Car Insurance Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"inform your insurance company about car accident in parking lot\" class=\"wp-image-104277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14065642\/What-to-Do-if-Someone-Hits-Your-Parked-Car-in-UAE-_-Body-3-14-11-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Send the evidence of the car accident to the car insurance company for claim assessment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides filing a police report, notify the car insurance company at your earliest convenience. Send them the evidence of the car accident and let their experts assess the situation. Carefully follow each step of the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/filing-car-insurance-claim-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">filing a car insurance claim in the UAE<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to UAE&#8217;s laws for motorists, every car must be covered with at least third-party insurance. With a long list of renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-insurance-companies-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car insurance companies in the UAE<\/a>, choosing a suitable insurance policy has become easier for vehicle owners. For more detailed information in this regard, you can also read our guide to car insurance in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-someone-scratches-your-car-while-parked-in-uae\">What to do if someone scratches your car while parked in UAE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone scratches your parked car in the UAE, document the offender&#8217;s information using your phone&#8217;s camera. Look for witnesses or CCTV footage for additional evidence. 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