Ontario Provincial Police are asking any motorists who witnessed the two tractor-trailers being driven in the moments before they collided head-on in northeastern Ontario on January 11 to come forward. The accident happened on Hwy. 11 near Matheson in the morning. According to law enforcement sources, a Winnepeg truck driver, 29, was headed south and […]
Most car accidents are traumatising, but when the cause is attributed to the impairment of the other driver due to drugs or alcohol, they can be especially infuriating. While the focus of this post is on car accidents, it is important to note that impaired driving also includes operating snowmobiles, boats and off-road vehicles while […]
Next year, auto insurers in Ontario will begin profiteering off of those residents who are disabled and injured in motor vehicle accidents. As horrible as it sounds, the recent passage of legislation will cut in half the coverage for those victims who are most seriously injured in wrecks. The taxpayers will then be forced to […]
Drivers of trucks, minivans and SUVs are much more likely to be injured in a rollover accident than their counterparts in passenger cars. In one year alone, more than 35 per cent of deaths in SUV collisions involved rollovers. The height of the vehicles, together with the heavier loads they are able to carry, make […]
Many of Ontario’s car accidents can be attributed to distracted drivers paying more attention to their smartphones than the road. Below are some frequently asked questions about what is permissible and against the law while driving. — Can I use my cellphone at red lights? No. Hand-held devices may only be used while driving during […]
Police are searching for people who may have witnessed a tragic accident that happened last Saturday, just outside of Pointe au Baril along Highway 69. The incident happened at approximately 2 p.m. A pickup truck tried to pass two recreational vehicles and had to swerve out of the way to avoid an oncoming sport utility […]
An 80-year-old woman was killed in a car crash that happened along Lake Ontario State Parkway last Saturday. The woman was sitting in the backseat of a vehicle that was in the process of making a left turn when a sport utility vehicle passed in front of the vehicle. The force of the collision caused […]
One of the major complaints people have after car accidents in Ontario is that they’re suffering from whiplash. This happens when a person is thrown around in a vehicle, especially as the vehicle rapidly slows down, and the head moves too quickly in one direction while the body is restrained. Many times, people don’t know […]
Across the province, the speeds at which motorists are permitted to travel on highways change depending on the municipality and area in which they are travelling. These rates of speed are stipulated in the Highway Traffic Act. In a local municipality or built-up area, motorists are not allowed to drive faster than 50 kmh on […]