Toronto pedestrians face danger while walking on city and province roads from unsafe drivers. Yet there are ways they can minimize their risk of being struck by a vehicle. Below are some safety tips from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. — Only cross highways and roads at signal lights or crosswalks. Stepping out from between […]
Many of Ontario’s car accidents can be attributed to distracted drivers paying more attention to their smartphones than the road. Below are some frequently asked questions about what is permissible and against the law while driving. — Can I use my cellphone at red lights? No. Hand-held devices may only be used while driving during […]
Ontario bicyclists are enjoying the late summer weather and coming out in droves to get in some good rides before the chill of autumn sets in. But safety should be foremost in all riders’ minds. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, an international organisation that is dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, a well-fitting bike helmet is […]
A recent study analysing the medical records of nearly 40,000 Ontario patients was published this year in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers concluded that physicians who worked all night prior to operating on patients the following morning did not endanger their surgical patients. Patients participating in the study underwent one of a dozen […]
According to the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, the most common causes of falls are slipping and tripping. Below is an explanation for how the events unfold. — Trips. Differences in surface elevation stop the foot from completing the swing-through segment of a pedestrian’s gait cycle. As most people attempt to break their fall with their […]
Ontario is home to many beautiful freshwater lakes and rivers that make boating with family and friends a pleasurable leisure activity. But a lot can go wrong out on the water, turning a fun day of recreational boating into a tragic nightmare. Below are some potential safety hazards and ways to avoid them. Speeding is […]
Ontario children are about to embark on another school year, which means that there will be an uptick in pedestrian traffic as many children make their way to and from school on foot. The beginning of the fall semester is a good time to reinforce pedestrian safety to your children. As soon as they are […]
Under Canada law a pedestrian is classified as anyone who is travelling from place to place on two legs — that includes walkers and runners alike. Special laws exist to protect runners and walkers from getting into an accident with motor vehicle drivers. These laws were created because pedestrians are at a severe disadvantage compared […]
Police are searching for people who may have witnessed a tragic accident that happened last Saturday, just outside of Pointe au Baril along Highway 69. The incident happened at approximately 2 p.m. A pickup truck tried to pass two recreational vehicles and had to swerve out of the way to avoid an oncoming sport utility […]
Although the city of Toronto has installed numerous safety measures to improve the experience and safety of bicyclists in our city, real dangers still abound — particularly with regard to negligently inattentive drivers. If a bicyclist is involved in a car accident caused by a driver who fails to pay attention to the road around […]