Ontario Provincial Police reported that, on Dec. 17, a 39-year-old man voluntarily surrendered himself to authorities in connection with a June accident in Whitby that resulted in a fatality. Reportedly, the Highway 401 incident also sent two individuals to the hospital with injuries. Authorities said that the four-vehicle accident transpired in the highway’s westbound lanes, […]
Serving the greater Ontario area, our law firm is dedicated to defending the rights of people who have suffered a slip-and-fall accident. We understand that one slip on an uneven, dangerous or unstable surface can lead to significant injuries to a victim’s head or back that could result in a bone fracture or a brain […]
An accident in Ontario along Highway 48 on Dec. 8 left two men injured and one man dead. The three-vehicle collision happened in Georgina near Ravenshoe Road. A pickup truck was headed northbound on the highway when a southbound SUV clipped its snowplow blade. The SUV then swerved into the northbound lane where it slammed […]
Often, people who have been involved in a car may be confused about how they should handle the situation. However, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario outlines a number of steps to complete immediately following an accident. By carefully planning ahead, people can make certain they react in a correct manner and protect their rights. […]
Since 2009, Ontario has had a ban in effect prohibiting drivers from using cellular phones and other hand-held devices while they are driving. The law, which went into effect on October 26, 2009, provides for tickets and fines for people who violate its provisions. Distraction due to cell phone or electronic device use while driving […]
Most personal injury and wrongful death claims arise out of car accidents. This is probably not surprising considering how many car crashes happen every single day on Ontario roadways. Unfortunately, many of the injuries and deaths that stem from these car crashes probably could be avoided if the at-fault driver had followed traffic laws or […]
Whether you are a hunter or an appreciator of nature, you no doubt hold deer close to your heart. This is reason enough for most Canada drivers to veer away from deer every time they see them on the roadway. However, there are some important dangers and safety tips that everyone should be aware of […]
Ontario residents who have suffered injury in a car accident will face many difficulties — not the least of which being their road to medical recovery. Indeed, a car crash can cause permanent, life-long disabilities. It can also create a lifetime’s worth of medical debt. Those who have been hurt due to no fault of […]
Accidents happen every single day in the Toronto area, and unfortunately sometimes an accident results in death. In certain cases, the accident is nothing more than an unintended incident that is no one’s fault. In other situations, the negligence or unlawful behavior of another individual or business is to blame for the death. In such […]
Bicycle accidents can happen in many different ways, but there are some types of crashes that bicycle accident attorneys see over and over again. Being aware of these common types of bicycle crashes can help Ontario residents – whether they are motorists or bicyclists — to avoid them. Right turn accidents are the most common […]