Archive for January, 2015

The rate of speed in Ontario

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, January 29, 2015

Across the province, the speeds at which motorists are permitted to travel on highways change depending on the municipality and area in which they are travelling. These rates of speed are stipulated in the Highway Traffic Act. In a local municipality or built-up area, motorists are not allowed to drive faster than 50 kmh on […]

Finding fault in car accidents after drivers run yellow lights

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Some Ontario residents may worry that a car will pull out in front of them while they are passing through an intersection. The question of who is at fault in cases where a car is running a yellow and causes another car to hit them may seem complicated. However, Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act provides some […]

Impaired driving youth accidents in Ontario

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, January 22, 2015

Despite such measures as graduated license programs and zero BAC requirements for young drivers, the leading cause of deaths for teenagers in Ontario and across Canada is car crashes. Younger drivers are the most inexperienced of all drivers, and when that inexperience with driving is combined with alcohol impairment, tragedy can result. The statistics regarding […]

Hands-free texting while driving still a danger

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, January 15, 2015

Ontario drivers may think that hands-free texting while driving is less dangerous than hands-on texting, but at least one study has demonstrated that this is not the case. A 2013 study suggested that hands-free texting actually takes more time than hands-on texting and that the driver tends to look away from the road with a […]

4 injured in Ontario streetcar crash

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Tuesday, January 6, 2015

On Dec. 27, a street car and a TTC bus crashed in the Danforth area at approximately 10 a.m,. and four individuals were hurt as a result. The event reportedly transpired at the intersection of Main Street and Danforth Avenue. Officials reported that the southbound bus was attempting to make a turn when it collided […]

How do pedestrian accidents usually happen?

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Pedestrian Accidents on: Friday, January 2, 2015

Some readers may be interested in learning more about the causes and circumstances behind many of the pedestrian accidents that take place in Ontario. Understanding more about how and why these incidents occur may help to reduce their occurrence and improve the overall safety of pedestrians and drivers alike. According to a study of pedestrian […]