Teens are texting and driving in spite of fatal accident risk

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Wrongful Death on: Friday, August 1, 2014

Like it or not, the dangers of texting-and-driving are here to stay and no matter what laws are passed, Ontario drivers will continue to do it. Indeed, a recent survey of Canadian high school students indicates that approximately 36 percent out of 108,000 students admitted to texting-and-driving. When specifically looking at grade 12 students, the […]

Air bag recall expanded to include more Honda cars

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Honda says it will expand a regional air bag recall to include more vehicles. Previously, the recall only affected cars that were located in humidity-rich environments. Now, after a defective air bag exploded and caused serious injury to a person a non-humid environment, the recall has been extended. Honda air bag recalls have yet to […]

Man causes car accident in Canada while fleeing from police

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Thursday, July 10, 2014

Two men are facing criminal charges after causing a head-on crash in Ottawa. Police allege that the men were driving a stolen car at the time of the collision. The Canada car accident, which occurred on a recent Sunday afternoon, injured six individuals — one of whom was a female passenger with critical head injuries. […]

Animal rescuer found guilty in fatal auto accident

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Friday, June 27, 2014

A woman was recently found guilty in a tragic case of negligence relating to a fatal June 2010 car accident in Montreal. According to court proceedings, the auto accident occurred after the convicted woman stopped her car to help some ducklings that were on the roadside. After the woman parked her car on the roadside, […]

Bike maker recalls products to avoid fatal bicycle accidents

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Bicycle manufacturer Dorel Industries has recalled a number of its bicycles in Canada. According to a news release, the 2014 GT Fury Team and the 2014 GT Fury Expert model bicycles have a defect relating to their hubs, which could cause the brakes to fail. So far, a total of five broken hub reports have […]

200 Ontario cyclists gather to promote bicycle safety

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents on: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Approximately 200 bicyclists gathered in Waterloo on a recent Sunday in memory of people who have died in bicycle accidents. The three-kilometre ride is an annual event that is intended to promote bicycle safety and prevent Ontario residents from being involved in a bicycle accident. This year’s event is the second time the ride has […]

Ontario man dragged under car for 1,000 feet in bicycle accident

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Bicycle Accidents on: Wednesday, June 11, 2014

An Ontario man was recently hit by a sport utility vehicle and dragged underneath it for approximately 1,000 feet. The 40-year-old victim was riding his bicycle at approximately 3:38 p.m. on a recent Monday when the motorist struck him. The driver of the sport utility vehicle is in his 70’s. At this time, authorities are […]

Summer safety tips to help drivers avoid car accidents

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Friday, June 6, 2014

Every Ontario driver will agree that a car accident is something to avoid at all costs, but not all drivers and passengers are aware of some common and easily avoidable road safety mistakes. As summer approaches and we spend more time taking family road trips and weekend getaways, drivers and passengers can take certain precautions […]

Car accident allegedly robbed hockey player of NHL season

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Car Accidents on: Friday, May 30, 2014

A hockey player who used to be a defenseman for the Vancouver Giants tried to start up a lawsuit that would go before just a judge, but that was shot down by the courts, and he will instead have to go in front of an entire jury. This is going to take place in mid […]