Current News: 07/23/2008

The following is the latest national news related to personal injury issues. Cuyahoga County Has Highest Crash Rates in Ohio NHTSA - Cuyahoga County Report, Jul 14, 2008 Cuyahoga County has one of the state’s (Ohio) highest crash rates Houston Intoxication Manslaughter Traffic Incident Houston Texas Gov, Jul 07, 2008 In Houston, Intoxication manslaughter charges have been filed against a motorist involved in a fatal traffic accident New Cell Phone Law - California Increase Teen Driver Safety California gov, Jul 01, 2008 New Cell Phone Law - bans teenage drivers from using all electronic devices – such as cell phones, pagers and laptops while behind the wheel Fireworks Related Injuries - The 4th of July is Approaching CDC Gov, Jun 15, 2008 Fireworks Related Injuries - Among the various types of fireworks, some of which are sold legally in some states Personal Injury Attorney: Child Choking Hazard - Toy Recall CPSC, Jun 04, 2008 Personal Injury Lawyers on Child Choking Hazard - Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard Serious Personal Injury Collision in Silver Spring Montgomery County MD Gov, May 15, 2008 Collision involving a Montgomery County School bus and a car in Silver Spring Hammocks Fall Hazard - Recall CPSC Gov, May 01, 2008 LivingXL has received three reports of injuries, including lower back pain and broken ribs, when the hammock collapsed after the frame broke or cracked 2006 Nonfatal Workplace Injuries Statistic BLS Gov, Apr 16, 2008 Key findings of the 2006 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Coral Springs Contractor Expose Workers to Trenching Hazards Osha Gov, Apr 01, 2008 A serious violation is one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew Profile of Previous Years of Fatal Work Injuries BLS Gov, Mar 13, 2008 Fatal highway incidents remained the most frequent type of fatal work related event Wrong Way Driver Arrested Related to Injury Crash Oregon Gov, Mar 01, 2008 A 68-year old man from Bonnie Lake, Washington is being charged in an alcohol-related crash early Thursday morning after he was driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 Fatal Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash Oregon State Police, Dec 18, 2007 Roadway evidence indicates the victim was hit by a southbound vehicle Double Fatal Traffic Crash Oregon.gov, Dec 06, 2007 Two Central Oregon people died Tuesday evening and two other people suffered serious injuries in a three vehicle crash Three Vehicle Fatal Crash Louisiana State Police, Nov 28, 2007 Louisiana State Police investigated a three vehicle fatal crash Multiple Vehicle Crash on I-95 in East Lyme CT.gov , Nov 14, 2007 Connecticut State Police at Troop E in Montville received several 911 calls reporting a serious multiple vehicle crash State Police Investigate Fatal Crash Mass.gov, Oct 30, 2007 Laine was uninjured in the crash but was arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Boulder Police Investigating Fatal Accident City of Boulder, Colorado, Oct 22, 2007 The single car accident left one man dead and three others injured. Mechanical Problems Led to DC Subway Accident NTSB, Oct 17, 2007 The NTSB has found that mechanical problems led to a subway derailment in Washington earlier this year that injured 23 passengers. Driver Involved In Yellowstone Fatal Accident National Park Service, Oct 10, 2007 The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal accident last September near Mammoth Hot Springs has been found guilty of manslaughter. OSHA Cites Foundation for Alleged Safety Violation Following Fatal Accident OSHA, Oct 01, 2007 A citation issued to the organization by OSHAs Denver area office alleges one serious violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace Infant Car Seat Carriers NHTSA, Sep 24, 2007 Evenflo has received 679 reports of the handle on the car seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to children Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Sep 17, 2007 Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches New Study Reports High Injury Rates for Hotel Workers, Even Higher Labor Movement, Sep 10, 2007 Alarming results that raise many questions as to why certain workers are getting injured at different rates Fatal Fall at Webb Building Construction Site in Buffalo, N.Y. Leads to $49,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA Fines OSHA, Sep 03, 2007 OSHA as cited David Burke Construction LLC of Hamburg, N.Y., for alleged repeat and serious violations of fall protection safety standards In Las Vegas, Elderly Lady Succumbs To Injuries From Previous Fire City of Las Vegas, Aug 27, 2007 76-year-old Las Vegas woman died yesterday from injuries she suffered in a house fire. NTSB Investigation of Collapse of I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis NTSB, Aug 20, 2007 The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a Go Team to investigate the collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis In New York, Fatal Fall at Webb Building Construction Site OSHA, Aug 13, 2007 Serious violations of fall protection safety standards after an employee fell 30 feet to his death at a Buffalo worksite Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets Consumer Product Safety Commission, Aug 06, 2007 Eight-year-old girl who was hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal perforations New Study Finds Most Sports and Recreation-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur In Youth and Teens Department of Health, Jul 30, 2007 The study also found that some sport and recreation activities resulted in a higher percentage of traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits. Excavation Damage Cited In Gas Explosion At New Jersey Apartment Building NTSB, Jul 23, 2007 National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of a natural gas explosion and fire in Bergenfield, NJ Fire On Board US Small Passenger Vessel Massachusetts National Transportation Safety Board , Jul 16, 2007 NTSB probable cause of fire was the ignition of diesel fuel by contact with a hot engine surface occurred because a fuel line to fuel injector was not properly connected. New Study Finds Few Risks of Birth Defects from Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jul 09, 2007 Women Should Talk with Their Doctors about Risks and Benefits Visits to US Emergency Departments at All Time High National Center for Health Statistics, Jul 02, 2007 The report also finds that Medicaid patients were four times more likely to seek treatment from an ED than those with private insurance. Collision of Two CN Freight Trains in Anding Mississippi The National Transportation Safety Board, Jun 25, 2007 NTSB probable cause of collision was the failure by the crew of the northbound train to comply with wayside signals requiring them to stop at North Anding. Fireworks Related Injuries Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jun 18, 2007 Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission prohibits the sale of the most dangerous types of fireworks. Roller Shoes Kids New Danger National Institute of Health, Jun 11, 2007 the researchers conclude by urging that kids wear protective gear when using roller shoes. Coconino County Injury Prevention Arizona Department of Health Services, Coconino County, Jun 04, 2007 Every year, unintentional injuries kill and disable more children than all other childhood diseases combined. Crash During Turn Maneuver in Manhattan National Transportation Safety Board, May 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was the pilots’ inadequate planning, judgment, and airmanship. Personal Illness and Injury Leave Ventura Unified School District, May 21, 2007 Full-time certificated employees are entitled to 10 days leave of absence for personal illness or injury per school year, with full pay. Capsizing of New York Vessel Ethan Allen The National Transportation Safety Board , Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of capsizing was the vessel’s insufficient stability. New Jersey Runway Overrun and Collision National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was the pilots’ failure to ensure the airplane was loaded within weight-and-balance limits. Excavation Damage to Natural Gas Distribution Line National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of explosion was the failure of Quickform to verify that all underground facilities were marked within the proposed dig site before beginning excavati Young Black, Native-American Children at Higher Risk of Fatal Accidents Department of Health & Human Resources, Apr 16, 2007 Statistics from 2003 show that young black children were 63 percent more likely to die from an unintentional injury OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates Department of Labor, Apr 09, 2007 The workplaces had 5.3 or more injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer for every 100 full-time workers OSHA Proposes Penalties Against Two South Florida Contractors Department of Labor - OSHA, Apr 02, 2007 OSHA proposes six serious citations, with proposed penalties of $42,000 MSHA issues warning to children and adults to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive' Department of Labor, Mar 26, 2007 The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration launched its annual OSHA Identifies 14,000 Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates Federal Government, Mar 19, 2007 Injuries and illnesses are costly to employers in both personal and financial terms. What is Whiplash? National Institute of Health, Mar 12, 2007 The disorder commonly occurs as the result of an automobile accident OSHA Renews Alliance with the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography OSHA, Mar 05, 2007 The alliance has made a difference in work-related musculoskeletal injury OSHA Cites Safety Violations at Columbus Manufacturing Plant Department of Labor - OSHA, Feb 26, 2007 OSHA has proposed $155,000 fines against Insulfoam in Columbus Ohio for alleged serious violations OSHA Cites Endicott, N.Y., Employer Following Fatal Explosion OSHA, Feb 19, 2007 OSHA issued three serious citations to Huron Real Estate Associates for a fatalaty due to an explosion Peanut Processors, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Peanut Paste Sold in VA, TN, and NC FDA, Feb 12, 2007 The paste may contain small particles of metal Hit and Run Injury Collision City of Fairfield, Feb 05, 2007 Fairfield Police received a report of a hit and run injury collision near Armijo High School Wayne Dalton Corp. Cited for Violating Workplace Safety and Health Standards OSHA, Jan 29, 2007 Department of Labor's OSHA Proposes $140,000 in Penalties Free Medical Screening Offered to Workers and Their Families Exposed to Asbestos Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry , Jan 22, 2007 Will offer free medical screening to workers who might have been exposed to asbestos during their employment at the W.R. Grace site in Santa Ana, CA Man Sentenced For Violent Attack Of A Man Outside Of A NW Nightclub US Department of Justice, Jan 15, 2007 Received an eight-year prison term for a violent attack upon a man that left the victim a quadriplegic CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 08, 2007 Every year, winter storms leave carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths in their path FDA Warns of Safety Concern Regarding Rituxan in New Patient Population FDA, Jan 02, 2007 Two patients treated with Rituxan for systemic lupus erythematosus developed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy St. Marys Foundry Cited for Workplace Safety and Health Violations OSHA, Dec 25, 2006 U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes $253,350 in penalties FDA Updates its Nationwide Alert on Counterfeit One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips US Food and Drug Administration, Dec 18, 2006 Actions Constitute a Class I Recall Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison. Department of Justice, Dec 15, 2006 Men participated in a six-year conspiracy that led to the assault and murder of African-Americans U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Fines North Reading, Mass., Contractor Following Electrical Accident at Kingston Jobsite OSHA, Dec 11, 2006 Company faces $49,000 in proposed fines Falls Have Become the Leading Cause of Injury Deaths for Seniors Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Dec 04, 2006 Fall-related death rates for men and women 65 years and older increased significantly from 1993 to 2003 Toy Related Deaths and Catastrophic Toy Related Injuries CPSC, Nov 27, 2006 CPSC has reports of 16 toy related deaths involving children younger than 15 years old that occurred in 2004. In that same year, an estimated 161,100 children under 15 In Texas, Proposed Legislation Would Put Teeth In Dog Bite Law Texas State Senate, Nov 17, 2006 If the dog kills a person it should be destroyed and its owner tried and punished Child Choking And Strangulation Department of Health, Nov 10, 2006 More than 700 children die from accidental suffocation or strangulation Traumatic Brain Injury Bill Clears Senate Committee United State Senator, Nov 03, 2006 Brain injuries are the most frequent reasons for visits to physicians and emergency rooms CPSC Reminds Parents To Keep Treat or Treaters Halloween Safe From Injury U.S. Consumer Protection and Safety, Oct 27, 2006 CPSC is aware of serious Halloween related injuries involving burns from flammable costumes and decorations In Virginia, Dog Bites On The Rise Loudoun Gov, Oct 20, 2006 Dog bites are on the rise in Loudoun County, and Animal Control officials are encouraging citizens to take steps to prevent further incidents Playskool Toy Tool Benches Causes Death Of Two Toddlers CPSC, Oct 06, 2006 Oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats Boating Accident On The Yukon River NPS - Press Release, Sep 29, 2006 One of the men was thrown from his seat into the boat’s interior framing and sustained head and neck trauma and a dislocated shoulder Falls From Elevation CDC - Release, Sep 22, 2006 Falls from elevation hazards are present at most every jobsite, and many workers are exposed to these hazards daily In Bernalillo County, Two Boys Involved In Dog Attack Press Release, Sep 15, 2006 Two boys playing outside their homes on Van Court SW in Albuquerque’s South Valley, were attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull Cutting Highway And Recreational Boating Deaths Press Release, Sep 08, 2006 The National Transportation Safety Board challenged State legislatures and officials to make transportation safety a top 'political priority' OSHA Cites Miami Roofing Company After Fatal Accident OSHA - Press Release, Sep 01, 2006 Horrific accident could have been avoided if the employer had followed required safety procedures Comair Provides Information Regarding Flight 5191 Crash In Kentucky Press Release, Aug 28, 2006 Comair Flight 5191, a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ100 operating from Lexington's Blue Grass Airport to Atlanta, was involved in an accident Folding Picnic Tables Recalled Due to Injuries Press Release, Aug 25, 2006 18 reports of injuries including a broken foot and muscle Merck Losses Judgement For $51 Million In Vioxx Case To Mr. Barnett Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2006 Merck was wrong and the evidence supported the fact Vioxx contributed and caused Mr. Barnett heart attack Keep Safety In Mind When Sending Children Back To School Press Release, Aug 11, 2006 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents to take precautions to keep children safe when they head back to school OSHA Cites Manufacturer Following Fatal Workplace Accident OSHA - Press Release, Aug 04, 2006 Employee was pulled by her clothing into a twisting machine and caught by a rotating shaft Boating Accidents Can Be Deadly Press Release, Jul 28, 2006 A boating accident must be reported if it involves the death or disappearance of someone, injury requiring first aid, or property damage of $100 or more OSHA Cites Fisherville Contractor For Electrical Hazards After Tent Accident Injures Workers OSHA - Press Release, Jul 21, 2006 The violations address the company's failure to adequately train employees in electrical safety work places Nursing Home Management Company Settles Case For Back Injuries Dept. of Labor, Jul 20, 2006 One of the nation’s largest nursing home operators, will adopt specific measures to reduce back injuries for employees involved in lifting nursing home residents Florida Motorcycle Helmet Law nhtsa.dot.gov, Jun 30, 2006 Florida eliminated the legal requirement that all motorcycle riders wear helmets In New York, Fatal Scaffolding Accident Brings $159,350 In Fines dol.gov, May 30, 2006 The hazards of working with scaffolding which resulted in the deaths of five workers and injuries to ten Florida Osha Cites Company For Safety Hazards osha.gov, May 15, 2006 Powered industrial trucks are involved in thousands of accidents that injure or kill American workers California Motor Vehicle Code On Accidents And Claims dmv.ca.gov, May 02, 2006 All members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents resulting in personal injuries or death NJ Temporary Disability Benefits Law nj.gov, Apr 17, 2006 Workers whose employment is covered by the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law are also protected by a mandatory disability insurance system In Massachusetts, Non Work Related Slip And Fall mass.gov, Mar 31, 2006 Appeals from a decision in which an administrative judge denied his claim for Sec. 30 medical benefits for treatment alleged In Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights roanokeva.gov, Mar 09, 2006 Anyone suffering physical, emotional or financial harm as a direct result of a felony or certain misdemeanors In Chicago, Illinois Dog Law Is Effective Immediately illinois.gov, Feb 22, 2006 Signed into law legislation authorizing all county boards to enact laws to protect the public from dangerous dogs and increase penalties against the dog’s owner CPSC Identifying Amusement Ride Defects cpsc.gov, Feb 08, 2006 Each state's legislation differs, the main purpose is the prevention of ride incidents through the early identification of unsafe and defective rides Nursing Home Wrongful Death usdoj.gov, Jan 25, 2006 Often more than 100 in a day the same regimen of injections and Schedule II and II narcotic drugs New Jersey Considering Legislation On Dog Breed Restrictions In Homeowners Insurance CGA.CT.GOV, Dec 28, 2005 Restrict insurers from considering a homeowner’s dog’s breed when underwriting a homeowners or rental insurance policy In Maryland, Scaffold Collapse And Carpenter Dies CDC.GOV, Dec 22, 2005 The company did not have written safety policies Off Of Miami Beach, Small Plane Crashes News Release, Dec 20, 2005 As reported 14 People are dead and still more are being bought out water Fatal and Nonfatal Occupational Injuries From Working With Wood Chippers cdc.gov, Dec 13, 2005 A total of 31 occupational injury deaths were attributable to mobile chippers Recall Of Certain Cribs Sold At Toys R Us Stores cpsc.gov, Nov 29, 2005 The crib's paint contains high levels of lead Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffuser Electric cpsc.gov, Nov 29, 2005 There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn injuries Comprehensive Safety Review of Portable Generators cpsc.gov, Nov 18, 2005 CO deaths and injuries from the consumer use of portable generators In California, If Your Medical Dispute Involves a Serious or Imminent Threat To Your Health Call These Numbers CA State Gov, Nov 07, 2005 resolve problems that you are having with Your health plan, including issues about medical care, prescriptions, preventive testing and mental health services. Ford Vehicle Was Defective In Design And Unreasonably Dangerous More Law, Sep 25, 2005 Ford installed the defective glass that was unreasonably dangerous to consumers Personal Injury Lawyer In Houston usdoj.gov, Sep 21, 2005 Personal Injury Lawyer In Houston Who Handles Numerous Car Accident Cases Orange County Serious Personal Injury, Or Death dot.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Orange County Fire Protection, Orange County Fire, Rupture Of A Cylinder Resulting From Serious Personal Injury, Or Death Chicago Personal Injuries Will No Longer Have To Go Without Payment senate.gov, Sep 12, 2005 Chicago Personal Injuries Will No Longer Have To Go Without Payment Support Of S. 2290 Protection Against Injuries To Others That Result From Negligent ca.gov, Sep 07, 2005 This coverage is called bodily injury (BI) protection Personal Injury Lawsuits whitehouse.gov, Aug 31, 2005 Bar On Personal Injury Lawsuits Is Also Unprecedented Required Personal Injury Protection flsenate.gov, Aug 24, 2005 627.736 Required Personal Injury Protection Benefits Exclusions Priority Claims Personal Injury Lawsuits That Arise From Weight Gain Or Obesity republican.assembly.ca.gov, Aug 10, 2005 AB 173 Will Promote Personal Responsibility And Limit Civil Liability For Small Businesses A Four-Year-Old Boy Died saferparks.org, Aug 01, 2005 He Passed Out On An Epcot Center Ride $70 million-plus could be divided in the proceeding yahoo.com, Jul 18, 2005 Payouts For Personal Injury Claims Alone Could Easily Top $100 Million In FY'96 48.4 Million Dollars Was Paid comptroller.nyc.gov, Jul 05, 2005 In FY'96 48.4 Million Dollars Was Paid In Sidewalk Settlements And Judgments, Rising To A High Of 76.8 Million Dollars In 2001 Debtor’s Left Shoulder Was Injured Requiring Surgeries gamb.uscourts.gov, Jun 24, 2005 Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Debtor’s Left Shoulder Was Injured, Requiring Two Surgeries And Keeping Him Out Of Work While At A Training Course In Georgia .dol.gov, Jun 24, 2005 Filed A Notice Of Traumatic Injury Alleging That On While At A Training Course In Georgia, He Injured His Right Hand Wrongful Death Trial From Metrolink Train Crash Yahoo Press Release, Jun 20, 2005 Record $2.8 Million Verdict Handed Down in Orange County in First Wrongful Death Trial From Metrolink Train Crash Personal Injury Claims with $925,000 Award businesswire press release, Jun 14, 2005 Mold Exposure Joins Leading Personal Injury Claims with $925,000 Award Personal Injury Protection Insurance Benefits Paid flsenate.gov, Jun 06, 2005 Personal Injury Protection Insurance Benefits Paid Pursuant To This Section Double Stabbing Inside a Bethesda Mall Montgomery County MD Gov, May 31, 2005 Woman Arrested after Double Stabbing Inside a Bethesda Mall Over One Million People Suffered A Slip Trip Or Falling Injury National Ag Safety Database, May 16, 2005 Of the estimated 3.8 million disabling injuries each year in the work force,15 percent are due to slips, trips, or falls, Celebrex, a COX-2 Selective Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug FDA, May 13, 2005 A special panel of the US Food and Drug Administration voted to allow Pfizer's pain killer Celebrex to remain A Federal Judge Has Granted Class-Action Status For A Lawsuit Against Canadian Pacific Railway Over A Derailment twin cities press release, May 09, 2005 Judge Grants Class Action In Minot Derailment Lawsuit Study Faults US Malpractice System for Skyrocketing Malpractice Costs Medical news today Pres, May 01, 2005 Malpractice Costs Tired of the war mongering between doctors and lawyers The Plaintiff Sued A Public Ambulance Service And Its Employee For Personal Injuries Wauconda fire department , Apr 29, 2005 The Plaintiff Sued A Public Ambulance Service And Its Employee For Personal Injuries He Sustained When The Ambulance In Which He Was Being Transported Traffic Accidents Fall In First Quarter Nashville & Davidson County Gov., Apr 26, 2005 When compared with the first quarter of 2004, personal injury crashes dropped by 33% (1332 this year vs. 1994 last year) Five Children Win $4.5 Million Verdict in Brooklyn Lead Poisoning Case press release, Apr 18, 2005 Five Children Win $4.5 Million Verdict in Brooklyn Lead Poisoning Case Seattle Jury Delivers Verdict in Favor of Paper Mill press release, Apr 08, 2005 Seattle Jury Delivers Verdict in Favor of Paper Mill Worker with Asbestosis Mercer County Personal Injury Attorney Tapped for New Jersey Bar Civil Trial Preparation Semina emediawire., Mar 28, 2005 Since 1929, Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman attorneys have represented clients in matters of accident & injury, family & individual, and business & employment litigation i Helmet Law Michigan State Police Say Passage Will Increase Number Of Deaths And Injuries biz.yahoo, Mar 18, 2005 SB 297 Repeals Mandatory Helmet Law Michigan State Police Say Passage Will Increase Number Of Deaths And Injuries When An Aviation Accident Occurs, Emergency Response Is Immediate ntsb.gov, Mar 17, 2005 When an aviation accident occurs, emergency response is immediate. Local authorities including the police, fire department, paramedics and the coroner respond to the sce The Trends, Patterns And Changes In The Circumstances Of Motorcycle Accidents Over The Past Decade dot.gov, Mar 17, 2005 The Objectives Of This Research Were To Obtain An Understanding Of The Trends, Patterns And Changes In The Circumstances Of Motorcycle Accidents Over The Past Decade Motorcycle Injury And Claim Statistics acc.co.nz, Mar 17, 2005 Motor Cycle Injury Claims Relative to Other Vehicle