Yes, if you lose you will have to pay to repair his car.
Maximum time could be very long - depending upon when court is in session, if any medical certificates are needed, police reports, etc. [I had a court case (car accident, with personal injury) that took nearly 2 years to complete -- because the other guy kept NOT showing up to court, so they'd postpone things for a month, then he wouldn't show again...]
Don't get a lawyer. You don't need one. If you have a friend who speaks Arabic to help you, that will help things go more smoothly.
Yes, you can leave the country while the case is still in the system/undecided. Sounds like a relatively low-key car accident case, nothing that would cause you to be forced to stay in country.
Nationality shouldn't matter...but as I said, make sure you or a friend is there to speak/explain things in Arabic. The court-appointed interpreter often leaves a great deal to be desired...so bring your own to ensure that YOUR side of the story is adequately explained.
Yes, if you lose you will have to pay to repair his car.
Maximum time could be very long - depending upon when court is in session, if any medical certificates are needed, police reports, etc. [I had a court case (car accident, with personal injury) that took nearly 2 years to complete -- because the other guy kept NOT showing up to court, so they'd postpone things for a month, then he wouldn't show again...]
Don't get a lawyer. You don't need one. If you have a friend who speaks Arabic to help you, that will help things go more smoothly.
Yes, you can leave the country while the case is still in the system/undecided. Sounds like a relatively low-key car accident case, nothing that would cause you to be forced to stay in country.
Nationality shouldn't matter...but as I said, make sure you or a friend is there to speak/explain things in Arabic. The court-appointed interpreter often leaves a great deal to be desired...so bring your own to ensure that YOUR side of the story is adequately explained.