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 […]
A bicycle accident is definitely something to be avoided and there are some specific precautions that motor vehicle drivers in Canada can take to limit their chances of causing one. The more motorists that follow these "rules of the road," the more lives will be saved, so please read them carefully and tell your friends […]
A lot of slip and fall accident victims in Canada feel like the accident was their own fault for being clumsy. However, in many cases the accident may be the fault of the property owner. Indeed, business and property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions on their properties in order to prevent slip and fall […]
A man recently died while riding his bicycle across Canada to raise money for the World Wildlife Federation. He was tragically hit by a car and killed along the Trans-Canada Highway not far from Brandon, Manitoba. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. last Monday. According to police, the 24-year-old Toronto man was riding his […]