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 […]
A recent blog entry dealt with the children who were vulnerable to pedestrian accidents in Ontario. But there is another group who is also at high risk of harm from these type of accidents — senior citizens. There are various reasons for this. Today’s senior citizens often remain active far longer than their counterparts in […]
One of two groups vulnerable to pedestrian/vehicle accidents is children. Annually in Ontario, approximately 20 school-aged children are killed in pedestrian accidents with school buses. Nearly half involve children hit by the front of the school bus. Frequently, it is determined that the bus driver is at fault. However, in some circumstances, other entities and […]
It’s almost that time again, when the little ghosts and goblins make their rounds in Toronto. But having that many kids running around in costumes increases the risk of mishaps, including those involving being hit by a car. Below are some tips to keep the kids safer. — Equip their costumes with either lights or […]
Toronto pedestrians face danger while walking on city and province roads from unsafe drivers. Yet there are ways they can minimize their risk of being struck by a vehicle. Below are some safety tips from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. — Only cross highways and roads at signal lights or crosswalks. Stepping out from between […]
Ontario children are about to embark on another school year, which means that there will be an uptick in pedestrian traffic as many children make their way to and from school on foot. The beginning of the fall semester is a good time to reinforce pedestrian safety to your children. As soon as they are […]
Under Canada law a pedestrian is classified as anyone who is travelling from place to place on two legs — that includes walkers and runners alike. Special laws exist to protect runners and walkers from getting into an accident with motor vehicle drivers. These laws were created because pedestrians are at a severe disadvantage compared […]
Sometimes, keeping Ontario children safe from getting into a pedestrian accident is as simple as having frequent and regular conversations with them to educate them on important issues relating to pedestrian safety. Remember: cars are not a natural part of the environment and sometimes, it requires a little more than just "common sense" in order […]
Two men required hospital treatment for serious head injuries after a pedestrian versus car accident in Burlington. One of the injured men required air transport to the hospital. A third woman was also struck by the vehicle, but she escaped with minor injuries. All three of the pedestrians were road workers employed by the City […]