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How to Get Compensation for a Distracted Driving Accident

According to data from the CDC, nine people are killed every day in the US in distracted driving accidents. Distracted Driving is defined as engaging in an activity that takes your attention away from driving, increasing the chances of a motor vehicle accident.
Distracted driving comes in three forms:
- Visual- taking your eyes off the road
- Manual- taking your hands off the wheel
- Cognitive- taking your mind off of driving
Getting Compensation for a Distracted Driving Accident
With this in mind, those you are involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, should take several measures to increase the chances of compensation.
Document the Entire Accident
Documenting the accident is arguably the most important thing you should do when involved. If you are able to take pictures of the scene, take as many as possible.
Additionally, write details of what transpired before and after the accident. This can help you and others document the accident properly.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
When involved in an accident, you should seek medical attention to help treat injuries and examine any complications that might arise later. Seeking medical attention will also help prove that you were injured in the accident.
You should ensure that the entire medical process is documented to present these in court as evidence. Performing this process will significantly increase your chances of compensation.
Request for a Police Report
Some people make the mistake of failing to file a police report just because they were not injured during the accident. You should file a police report regardless of whether you were injured or not.
Filing a police report documents the accident and helps prevent the distracted driver from committing the same felony again. Once you file the report, you should request it as evidence when claiming compensation.
Hire a Reputable Lawyer
Hiring a lawyer helps increase your chances of getting compensated after a distracted driving accident.
For instance, a lawyer will help determine the liable party for the accident. While it may seem obvious that the driver was responsible, a victim may also be able to receive compensation from a car manufacturer, accident locality or other third party. A meticulous lawyer will go to great lengths to interview witnesses and find the liable party or parties.
The Takeaway
“Victims of distracted driving accidents should speak with an attorney to examine their compensation avenues,” says Melissa Odama of Seattle Car Accident Law Firm. “With thorough legal assistance, distracted driving accident victims can better recover the damages they need to best move on from the incident.”
Distracted driving comes in many forms, meaning you and your attorney should explore all possible scenarios to find the root cause of the accident and the liable party. This may involve subpoenaing phone records to prove the driver was on a phone call.
Cases of distracted driving are on the rise on US roads. If you get involved, you should know the next course of action to get compensated and ensure the driver does not make such a mistake again and put other motorists’ lives in danger.
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Criminal probe focussed on Mehtas shipping business

From Monitoring Desk
DUBAI: An Asian family linked with the shipping business is facing criminal investigation in several jurisdictions including in Dubai and Far East where the family’s companies are under active investigation now, according to the authorities in three countries.
Sanjay and Gaurav Mehta, through their companies Best Oasis Ltd in Dubai and Priya Blue Industries in Gujarat, are facing investigations over money-laundering suspicions and suspected links to the Russian oil sector, sanctioned by the western countries, sources shared.
Sanjay and Gaurav Mehta, through their companies Best Oasis Ltd in Dubai and Priya Blue Industries in Gujarat have projected an image of environmental responsibility in ship recycling. They have tout certifications, attend global summits, and positioned themselves as ESG-compliant but their business practices have come under intense probe now. Their operations reportedly involve dismantling high-risk ships, using cash transactions, and leveraging political connections to avoid accountability, a source shared looking into the companies’ affairs. The investigation is being conducted in Dubai and the Far East.
The investigators are looking at the Mehtas operations dating back to 2006 when they came to attention of the law enforcement for the first time. Priya Blue dismantled the “Blue Lady” in 2006, a vessel containing over 1,200 tons of asbestos and radioactive waste, despite protests and objections from Greenpeace. Later, the “Exxon Valdez,” notorious for a major oil spill, was renamed “Oriental Nicety” and dismantled by the Mehtas in Gujarat, drawing international attention. In recent years, their transactions have become less conspicuous but reportedly more hazardous.
In 2025, Best Oasis allegedly acquired and dismantled at least four vessels linked to sanctioned entities, including Iranian and Houthi-controlled networks. These weren’t obscure ships; they were designated under U.S. terrorism sanctions for their involvement in oil smuggling and arms transport. According to investigators, here are the details of the sanctioned ships dismantled by Best Oasis in 2025: IMO: 9155808, Name: NOLAN (SOLAN), Sanction: SDN (SDGT), Beaching: 31 Jan 2025, Plot 16; IMO: 9221657, Name: BLUEFINS, Sanction: SDN (SDGT); Beaching: 26 Feb 2025, Plot 16; IMO: 9105085, Name: CONTRACT II, Sanction: SDN risk, Beaching: Arrived mid-2025, Plot 27; IMO: 9209300, Name: GAMA II, Sanction: SDN (SDGT); and Beaching: Pending/Planned, Plot 34
All four vessels were reportedly dismantled in Alang on plots leased by proxy firms connected to the Mehtas. These short-term leases, approved on a ship-by-ship basis by the Gujarat Maritime Board, reportedly make regulatory oversight nearly impossible. Once dismantling is complete, plot registrations often lapse, leaving no long-term record, according to documents shared by the investigators in Dubai.
Rahul Mistry, a shipping compliance researcher, noted this as a growing pattern: “This is a pattern we’ve seen more frequently in the last two years sanctioned hulls arriving under the radar, processed fast, with no digital trace.”
Payments for these vessels reportedly bypassed normal financial channels. According to sources familiar with the deals, transactions were settled in cash, either on-site or through offshore handlers. One source described entire ship values being paid in foreign currency bundles, avoiding Indian and Dubai banking disclosures, said one of the investigators familiar with the matter.
A retired port official Mr. Akin Yadav, familiar with Alang and Gujarat Maritime Board approvals stated that short-term leases are routinely used to avoid scrutiny, adding, “It was never meant to be a permanent workaround. But it’s become one.”
Political connections also reportedly play a role. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat State Minister Jitu Vaghani have been linked to approvals granted for Best Oasis and its proxies. While there’s no direct evidence of personal gain, sources allege that both men used their influence to expedite approvals, slow down inquiries, and shield the companies from enforcement.
Despite these activities in India, Best Oasis is expanding under new branding. A recent joint venture in Japan with Hiroshi Abe is being marketed as a clean, regionally responsible recycling partner for Japanese shipowners.
Mariko Fujita, a Tokyo-based maritime consultant, observed, “They’re presenting themselves as a new entity with no reference to past controversies. But none of the underlying ownership or structure has changed.”
In Alang, the situation reportedly remains much the same. Plot numbers are reassigned, cash continues to circulate and the same network of breakers and handlers is reportedly involved. Individuals like Jayant Vanani (also known as Budhabhai Patel) and Ramesh Mendapara are frequently named in connection with specific beachings, including “Contract II” and “GAMA II.” Both have been previously linked to other shadow transactions involving distressed or sanctioned tonnage.
Several yards allegedly connected to Best Oasis, including Shantamani Ship Breakers and Sai Baba Ship Breakers, reportedly operate with minimal inspection, despite numerous reports of irregularities in worker safety, hazardous waste disposal, and compliance with Indian scrapping codes.
This system, according to multiple sources, appears to be intentionally designed to operate in plain sight with just enough paperwork to pass basic scrutiny but not enough to trigger meaningful enforcement. There is no indication that regulatory bodies including customs, port health officers, or environmental oversight panels have conducted full inspections of any of the sanctioned vessels listed. Most were reportedly cleared and dismantled within days of arrival.
Rahul Mistry said: “This isn’t merely a loophole; it’s reportedly a business model. Best Oasis and Priya Blue are allegedly running a high-volume, low-visibility operation that filters sanctioned, end-of-life ships through legal instruments to appear legitimate on paper. This reportedly involves routing untaxed funds and shielded actors through a well-connected political and industrial network. As global scrutiny of ESG practices intensifies, many of these activities are allegedly being whitewashed through new partnerships and branding, but the underlying mechanisms reportedly remain unchanged.”
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