Jordan's Court of Cassation issued landmark rulings in early 2026 establishing the right of victims to full compensation in traffic accident cases, covering material, physical, moral damages, and lost earnings.

Key Principles Established

  • Compensation cannot be reduced due to delay in filing, unless the statute of limitations has expired.
  • Insurance companies must cover moral damages (pain and suffering) alongside material losses.
  • Lost income calculated on actual salary, not minimum wage.
  • Joint liability of the tortfeasor and insurer for full compensation.