Morocco accident: MRE family wins 296 461 euros in compensation

The case concerns a 19-year-old man, living in Spain, who died in a collision on Moroccan territory. Although the driver’s liability had already been established by the Oujda court, the dispute concerned the amount of compensation. The insurance company argued for applying the Moroccan scale, which is significantly less favorable, while the family demanded compliance with European standards.

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To prevail, the defense relied on the Rome II regulation, invoking a “close connection” with Spain. The judge found that all the parties involved – the driver, the vehicle, the victim and the insurer – were legally and geographically connected to the peninsula. The mere location where the tragedy occurred was not deemed sufficient to override the victim’s country of residence.

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The family’s lawyer, quoted by Rue20, argued that imposing a foreign law limiting compensation would undermine the principle of “justice and fairness.” According to him, the Spanish legal system must guarantee “full and comprehensive compensation” when the victim’s center of life and interests are located in Spain. This approach places social and human ties above the strict geography of the accident.

This ruling represents a legal victory for Moroccans residing in Spain. It confirms that judicial protection does not stop at national borders when a resident’s fundamental interests are at stake. By awarding nearly 300 000 euros in damages, the Spanish justice system reminds us that the rule of law must follow the place to which the victim’s life is genuinely connected.