Who has the most risk of a pedestrian accident?

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Pedestrian Accidents on: Friday, May 8, 2015

Naturally, pedestrian accidents in Ontario can happen to anyone, but looking at the trends and the statistics can still give you a good idea of which groups of people have the highest level of risk. Fortunately, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have tracked this data in their country and offer some […]

Trek recalls close to 1 million bikes after serious accidents

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents on: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Trek Bicycle recently announced the recall of almost 1 million Trek bicycles that are equipped with disc brakes. The problems that spurred the recall relate to the bicycles’ quick release levers located on their front wheels. The release levers open too widely and are in danger of getting stuck in the braking system. Trek’s recall […]

Child bicycle accident injuries

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents on: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The first time a child gets behind the handlebars of his or her bicycle, Ontario parents will strap on as many safety apparatuses as they can in order to keep their child safe. They make sure their child has a suitable helmet, they put safety reflectors on the bicycle, they install blinking lights, and they […]

Holding drunk drivers accountable in Canada

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lawmakers in Canada have created numerous laws to discourage and prevent drunk driving, but the dangerous behavior persists. Indeed, thousands of people die and suffer catastrophic injuries every year because of drunk driving. Although it is impossible to completely prevent individuals from getting behind the wheel while they are intoxicated, the law does provide a […]

Ontario man charged in connection with hit-and-run accident

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Pedestrian Accidents on: Friday, April 10, 2015

According to law enforcement authorities with the Niagara Regional Police, a 41-year-old Fonthill man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that seriously injured a teenage girl. The incident reportedly occurred around 2:20 a.m. on April 2 in Pelham.Reportedly, four teenagers, including the injured girl, were walking along Canboro toward Haist after crossing […]

Ontario traffic fatality statistics between 2005 and 2014

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Monday, March 30, 2015

Figures released by the Ontario Provincial Police on March 23 reveal that traffic accidents in the province between 2005 and 2014 were more likely to kill men than women. The numbers also showed that the overwhelming majority of motorists killed in the province during this time were not driving properly immediately before they were involved […]

Truck driver heading to trial over fiery 2013 crash

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Wrongful Death on: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

On March 16, an Ontario tractor-trailer driver chose to go to trial to face charges stemming from a fatal 2013 accident that killed two men from Mississauga. The trial is scheduled for March 26 and 27. According to authorities, the defendant was driving a semi north on Hurontario Street around 4:15 a.m. when he smashed […]

49-year-old motorcycle rider involved in critical wreck

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Shortly before 1 p.m. on March 13, a 49-year-old Ontarian was involved in a serious traffic accident. Reports said that the incident occurred when the man, who was travelling south along the Hagersville section of Highway 6, was struck by an oncoming vehicle. According to descriptions of the accident, the northbound Pontiac that hit him […]

3-vehicle crash on London Road kills 1

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Ontario Provincial Police were investigating the scene of a fatal car accident involving three vehicles on March 4. The crash happened at around 6 a.m. on London Road, also known as Highway 4, between Crediton Road and Kirkton Road. A preliminary investigation that Huron County OPP and OPP West Region traffic collision investigators conducted revealed […]

3 injured when tractor-trailer rear-ended 2 vehicles

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, March 5, 2015

Three Ontario residents were hospitalised on Feb. 23 following a traffic accident at the intersection of Baseline Road and Manning Road in Tecumseh. The vehicles involved were travelling north on Manning Road when the minivan and car started to slow down. The tractor-trailer truck following behind them did not stop, crashing into the two vehicles […]