Incidents to Be Submitted Under “Others”
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Assaults
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Any physical assault that resulted in injury.
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Any physical assault that resulted in injury.
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Harassment with Mental Health Impact
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Claims involving harassment where the lead explicitly states they sustained a clinically diagnosable mental injury, such as:
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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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Severe anxiety
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Depression (if clearly diagnosed and tied to the incident)
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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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Claims involving harassment where the lead explicitly states they sustained a clinically diagnosable mental injury, such as:
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Objects Falling in Establishments
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Incidents where an object fell on the lead in a private or commercial property, such as:
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Items falling from shelves in a store
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Part of the ceiling collapsing
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Fixtures or furniture falling unexpectedly in a public place or business
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Items falling from shelves in a store
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Incidents where an object fell on the lead in a private or commercial property, such as:
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Object Breakage Causing Injury
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When a product or furniture item unexpectedly breaks or collapses, causing injury, such as:
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A chair breaking when the lead sat on it
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A bed collapsing in a hotel
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A shelf detaching from the wall during normal use
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A chair breaking when the lead sat on it
- These are not due to user misuse but product/facility failure.
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When a product or furniture item unexpectedly breaks or collapses, causing injury, such as:
Note : If the lead was the owner of the product and claims negligence against the manufacturer, such claims should be submitted under PI- Product liability.
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Exposure to Mold Causing Respiratory Issues
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Situations involving mold in:
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Rental properties (apartments, houses)
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Hotels or motels
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Rental properties (apartments, houses)
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Where the lead developed respiratory health conditions due to mold exposure.
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Situations involving mold in:
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Injuries While Incarcerated
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Any incident that occurred while the lead was in prison or jail, including:
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Slip and falls
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Assaults
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Unsafe facility conditions leading to injury
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Slip and falls
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Any incident that occurred while the lead was in prison or jail, including:
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Vehicle Malfunctions Due to Third-Party Negligence (Non-Manufacturer)
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Incidents caused by mechanical failure not attributed to the manufacturer, such as:
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Faulty repair work by a mechanic or service center
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A rented vehicle that malfunctioned and caused injury or accident
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Improper maintenance by a third party, not the vehicle owner
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Faulty repair work by a mechanic or service center
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Incidents caused by mechanical failure not attributed to the manufacturer, such as:
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Work-Related Incidents Involving Independent Contractors
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Injuries that occurred on the job for individuals not classified as employees, such as:
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Day laborers, freelancers, or gig workers
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Day laborers, freelancers, or gig workers
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Where the injury was due to negligence of the hiring party, unsafe conditions, lack of safety gear, etc.
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Injuries that occurred on the job for individuals not classified as employees, such as:
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Object Falling Off a Vehicle While Driving
- When an object (e.g., cargo, equipment) falls off another vehicle (like a truck) and causes the lead to crash into it or otherwise get injured.
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These incidents are not considered standard MVAs and should be submitted under "Others."
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Police Brutality
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Any instance where the lead was physically harmed by law enforcement, such as:
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Excessive use of force
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Injuries sustained during arrest or while in custody
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Any abusive or violent conduct by a police officer resulting in injury
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Excessive use of force
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Intentional Car Accidents
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Cases where another driver intentionally caused the accident, including:
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Road rage incidents
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Deliberate ramming or reckless targeting of the lead’s vehicle
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Road rage incidents
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These are not treated as regular MVAs and fall under "Others" due to the intentional nature of the act.
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Negligence by Ambulance Staff (Non-Car Accident Related)
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Injuries caused by improper handling or negligent care by ambulance personnel in situations not related to car accidents, such as:
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Mishandling a patient during transport
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Dropping a patient while moving them
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Mishandling a patient during transport