Misconception 1: I have insurance, I don’t need a lawyer. It is important to remember that insurance companies are running a business for profit. An initial offer from the insurance company to settle your claim will almost always be less than the full amount of your coverage and may not be enough to cover your medical […]
One of the most common questions we are asked during an initial free consultation is: “How much is my personal injury case worth?” It is difficult to answer such a question based on the limited information from a one-hour consultation. To determine the value of a personal injury case, an attorney must evaluate the compensation […]
It can be tricky to navigate the streets of Ontario on a bicycle, avoiding collisions with cars, trucks and pedestrians. Brushing up on your cycling skills can make for a safer riding experience. It’s important to ride a bike that’s a good fit for you and that has a properly adjusted seat and handlebars. Maintaining […]
Earlier this month in Windsor, two motorcyclists collided on Sandwich Street, resulting in the death of one rider and the hospitalisation of the other motorcyclist and his 28-year-old passenger. The early morning accident occurred at approximately 4:20 a.m. as the two bikes were headed east. Probably due to the time of the crash, no witnesses […]
Ontario bicyclists are enjoying the late summer weather and coming out in droves to get in some good rides before the chill of autumn sets in. But safety should be foremost in all riders’ minds. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, an international organisation that is dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, a well-fitting bike helmet is […]
Although the city of Toronto has installed numerous safety measures to improve the experience and safety of bicyclists in our city, real dangers still abound — particularly with regard to negligently inattentive drivers. If a bicyclist is involved in a car accident caused by a driver who fails to pay attention to the road around […]
As fun and health as bicycling is, it is also a very dangerous activity — particularly because Canada drivers are not always attuned to keeping a watchful eye for cyclists. A bicycle accident can result in very serious injuries, which can leave a cyclist disabled, unable to work or even dead. Every time an injurious […]
A 43-year-old driver has been charged in the deaths of two bicyclists and a passenger, who was riding in his car with him. Allegedly, the Lillooet man was driving his vehicle on a suspended license when he hit two bicyclists from Whistler. This is not the driver’s first run-in with the law either, as his […]
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 […]
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 […]