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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marathon Ontario Provincial Police report that an Orillia man died in a multi-car crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in northern Ontario on Feb. 20. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. west of Marathon, which sits near the north shore of Lake Superior. According to the OPP, the 35-year-old victim was headed west on Highway […]
While car wrecks are common in areas like Ontario, most people are rarely prepared for the injuries that may ensue. Whiplash is a common injury that occurs when an individual’s head and neck are jarred from side to side, often the result of rear-end collisions. Several problems can extend from suffering whiplash, including disc herniation […]
Police report that two people from Calenonia were killed and two others were injured in an early morning three-vehicle crash on Jan. 28 near Hamilton. According to the report, the deadly accident took place on Highway 6 around 7 a.m. when an 18-year-old man driving a Volvo suddenly veered over into the opposite lanes and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]