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Summary |
Date Published |
| Pedestrian Accident results from failure to obey Traffic Law |
Disturbingly, pedestrian accidents are at a high in Ontario, which means that road users need to exercise more caution. Sometimes, pedestrians cause accidents, such as a Halifax man who recently caused a crash when crossing against a red light. However, in many cases, driver actions such as inattention, speeding and impaired driving contribute to pedestrian injury or death. |
Jan 15, 2017 |
| Dangerous Road Conditions to blame for numerous Multi-Car Collisions on Hwy 401 |
Numerous multi-vehicle collisions on Highway 401 on Saturday January 7th were caused by severe winter weather including whiteouts and slippery road conditions, but fortunately, no one was seriously injured. |
Jan 12, 2017 |
| Life-saving Tips if You're stranded in Winter Weather |
There are important steps we can take to prepare our vehicle and remain safe when our vehicle is stuck or stranded, to help prevent frostbite and keep ourselves and family members safe from injury during winter weather conditions. |
Jan 06, 2017 |
| Making an Injury Claim for Single Car Accident Compensation |
If you were injured in a single car collision, there may be several options available to you for obtaining injury compensation, both as a vehicle driver and passenger. |
Jan 04, 2017 |
| New Year’s Resolutions for Driving |
Making a resolution to practice safe driving in the New Year can contribute to safety for all road users. |
Dec 30, 2016 |
| A Finding of Municipal Liability when Man injured by falling Post |
If someone suffers injury on municipal property because the municipality failed to take due care and allowed an unsafe condition, then the municipality may be found negligent. Among the most common circumstances resulting in injury are: slip and fall accidents on broken or improperly maintained walkways, and car accidents caused by an unsafe road condition. |
Dec 26, 2016 |
| Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) exhibits as persistent and unexplained fatigue, but sufferers also experience joint pain and various other symptoms that substantially impact enjoyment in life. CFS is not well understood but believed to result from several triggers, such as infections, immune system problems, hormonal changes and traumatic events such as car accidents. |
Dec 23, 2016 |
| Tragic Ottawa Car Crash results in two Fatalities |
Extreme winter road conditions have arrived early, and in Ottawa, icy roads are the likely cause of a tragic car accident that took the lives of two teen-aged girls and caused severe injuries to their mother. |
Dec 18, 2016 |
| Why Ontario Drivers need Winter Tires |
Winter tires have been shown to be the most important vehicle feature to affect safety and reduce the risk of crashing in winter driving conditions. See common myths about winter tires de-bunked. |
Dec 06, 2016 |
| Complicated Legal Proceedings arising from a Parking Lot Accident |
When parking lot accidents occur, there may be complications in resolving an injury claim if the plaintiff alleges that the parking lot owner was contributorily liable or, as in the case, Shah v. Becamon, the defendant driver was not properly licensed, with only a G-1 licence. |
Dec 01, 2016 |
| When may a Vehicle Owner not be held Liable for a Car Accident? |
Under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, the owner of a vehicle is held liable for injuries except for unusual cases, such as in Thorne v. Prets, where the vehicle was taken without permission. Under such circumstances, the negligent driver can be held liable for damages and if uninsured, Ontario’s payor of last resort, MVACF, is responsible for payment. |
Nov 23, 2016 |
| Ontario Court decides that an Illegal Immigrant not entitled to claim Damages from MVACF |
In a 2016 trial, the Ontario Court of Appeal decided that a man who had been living illegally in Toronto for about a decade was not entitled to receive compensation from public funds for injuries sustained in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident. |
Nov 19, 2016 |
| Claiming Injuries from a Public Transit or Bus Accident. |
As a victim of a public transit or bus accident, whether as a passenger, pedestrian or cyclist, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for your losses. |
Nov 17, 2016 |
| Why Back up Cameras will soon become Mandatory for New Vehicles |
Transport Canada recently announced that rear cameras will be mandatory for new vehicles in May 2018. Backup cameras provide almost full visibility behind a vehicle, which is particularly effective in allowing a driver to see young children and others who may otherwise have been in the vehicle’s blind zone. |
Nov 15, 2016 |
| Learn about the New App to track Distracted Drivers |
A new app has been introduced and is available for anyone to record Distracted Drivers. The app will better help researchers to understand the circumstances under which distracted driving takes place. |
Nov 13, 2016 |
| Chronic Pain and Depression meet Threshold for Non-pecuniary Damages |
After damages have been awarded to a plaintiff, the defence may file a threshold motion to dismiss non-pecuniary damages because the plaintiff’s injury is not a permanent or serious impairment of an important function. In Cobb v Long Estate, the court agreed that the plaintiff’s chronic pain and psychological injuries met the threshold and as a result, dismissed the defendant’s threshold motion. |
Nov 10, 2016 |
| Am I liable for my Injuries if I’m not wearing a Seatbelt? |
The Ontario Traffic Act requires everyone to wear a seat belt, and if you are injured by an ‘at fault’ driver, you may be found contributorily liable if not wearing a seat belt at the time of your accident. |
Nov 01, 2016 |
| Recent Research warns Cigarette Smoking distracts Drivers |
A Government of Quebec study reveals that smoking while driving constitutes as a serious distraction. |
Oct 22, 2016 |
| Accident Victims who suffer from Depression |
Increasingly recognized is the fact that car accidents can result in psychological injuries such as depression that often has significant and long-term effects on accident victims. Even persons allegedly negligent in causing an accident may experience psychological symptoms as a result of the traumatic event. |
Oct 20, 2016 |
| Terrible Mississauga Car Accident results in fatal Injuries for Two Young People |
In a recent Mississauga collision, a car crashed into a tractor trailer truck, resulting in the deaths of two young adults, 20 and 22 years old. It is yet to be determined whether speed was a factor in this tragic accident. |
Oct 15, 2016 |
| Tesla Accident raises Questions about Product Liability |
The recent Tesla accident which resulted in the death of a 40 year old driver, raises questions about who is at fault in an accident involving self driving technology. |
Oct 13, 2016 |
| Post-traumatic Stress Disorder caused by Car Accidents |
Many studies of post-traumatic stress disorder have been conducted to determine causes and effects of this disabling condition. In many cases, PTSD is suffered by victims of motor vehicle accidents .
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Oct 09, 2016 |
| Assessing Pediatric Catastrophic Impairment under Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits |
When a child's injuries include brain trauma or muscular-skeletal impairment they may qualify for a higher level of benefits by being classified as having a "Pediatric Catastrophic Impairment" under Ontario's statutory accident benefits (SABS). |
Oct 05, 2016 |
| Husband and Wife Motorcyclists injured in Amherstburg Hit-and-run |
On Sept 16, a couple were run off the road in a hit-and-run accident while they were riding a motorcycle on a local road in Amherstburg, Ontario, resulting in serious and critical injuries, respectively, to the husband and wife. |
Sep 27, 2016 |
| The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario reports on the Outcomes for Brain Injury Victims |
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of acquired brain injury and the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario is studying the life activities and outcome of accident victims suffering from brain injury. |
Sep 24, 2016 |
| Vehicle safety Innovations to reduce Personal Injury |
Read about the most important vehicle safety innovations in the past 50 years. These features have substantially reduced the risk of injury in an accident, however, driver negligence continues to be the primary cause of personal injury in Ontario. |
Sep 16, 2016 |
| How may Threshold Law affect my eligibility to make a Claim? |
Threshold Law states that an accident victim’s injuries must be a serious and permanent impairment of an important function in order to be eligible for non-pecuniary damages in a civil suit. |
Sep 14, 2016 |
| Who is liable for rear-ending of a vehicle parked in a live lane on a Busy Street? |
Although the driver who rear-ends another vehicle is usually found liable, in the 2014 case, Aston Gon (by his Litigation Guardian) v. Daniele Bianco, there were extenuating circumstances that effected a determination of liability. |
Sep 09, 2016 |
| Keeping our Children safe as they commute to School |
Sept 6 2016 is the first day of school for most Ontario children and a good time to be reminded of safe driving practices. |
Sep 05, 2016 |
| Do Traffic Regulations apply on Private Property? |
Ontario traffic laws don't apply in private parking lots and on private roads, but this is not an invitation for reckless or negligent driving. |
Aug 29, 2016 |
| Toronto Cycling Accidents caused by Streetcar Tracks |
A recent university study reveals streetcar tracks are a factor in about one third of cycling accidents in Toronto, when a cyclist's wheel gets stuck in the tracks. |
Aug 24, 2016 |
| Micro cameras contributing to Vehicle Safety |
Micro cameras can contribute to safer driving in several ways and can also provide accurate evidence of negligent drivers. |
Aug 22, 2016 |
| Self-driving Vehicles: Many Issues yet to be resolved |
Self-driving cars may revolutionize driving and significantly reduce accidents, but in the event of injury, who is liable? |
Aug 19, 2016 |
| The Hazards of Highway Construction Zones |
Accidents around highway construction zones sometimes result from careless drivers, but can also be caused by negligent design of the construction project, on the part of a municipality or construction company.
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Aug 11, 2016 |
| Uninsured and Under-insured Motorist Coverage |
Under-insured motorist coverage is statutorily available to cover Ontario residents who were involved in an accident caused by an identified or hit-and-run driver. Under-insured motorist coverage can be purchased on your policy to protect you when your claim exceeds the coverage for an at fault driver. |
Jul 30, 2016 |
| Will Road Safety be affected by the Legalization of Marijuana? |
The Federal government proposes legalizing marijuana use in 2017, but an important unanswered question is whether this act will increase the incidence of car accidents due to driving while under the influence of marijuana. |
Jul 26, 2016 |
| Keeping our Children safe from Injury in Car Accidents |
Practicing and teaching safe practices while driving and walking can effectively reduce the likelihood of injury to our children, although the negligence of other drivers continues to be a risk that often results in serious or fatal injuries to children and adults. |
Jul 21, 2016 |
| How Traumatic Brain Injury can affect your Life |
Traumatic brain injury can have significant long term effects on an accident victim's life, with symptoms such as headaches, diminished cognitive abilities, personality changes or disability. |
Jul 19, 2016 |
| Changes to Used Vehicle Safety Requirements effective July 1st! |
More rigorous standards for used vehicle inspections in Ontario became effective on July 1st, 2016, and will impact the cost of inspecting and selling your used vehicle. |
Jul 17, 2016 |
| Roundabouts "Part 2": Traffic Rules confusing for Pedestrians |
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation gives motorists the right of way in roundabouts, but a driver may still be found liable in a pedestrian-vehicle collision. |
Jul 14, 2016 |
| Roundabout Fender Benders are common while Drivers get used to these Intersections |
Many Ontario drivers are confused about the guidelines for driving in roundabouts newly constructed in many communities, and this uncertainty and inexperience increases the risk of fender benders. |
Jul 11, 2016 |
| Commercial Truck Accidents result in High Fatality Rate for other Motorists |
Accidents involving heavy trucks result in a disproportionately high rate of severe or fatal injuries for smaller vehicle occupants. Understand the negligent actions that can cause these types of accidents. |
Jul 09, 2016 |
| Does your Auto Insurance offer adequate Protection? |
As an Ontario driver or vehicle owner, this is a good time to review your insurance coverage to determine whether you have adequate protection against injury and damage, particularly in lieu of recent changes to Ontario automobile accident insurance. |
Jul 06, 2016 |
| Pedestrians sometimes Contributorily Liable in Pedestrian-Motorist Collisions |
Because pedestrians are at high risk of injury in pedestrian-vehicle accidents, there is an onus on drivers to exercise caution, but pedestrians also have a responsibility to proceed with caution. Drivers may not be negligent for pedestrian injuries when the pedestrian's unanticipated behaviour was a factor in the accident. |
Jul 04, 2016 |
| Making a Wrongful Death Claim |
Insurance companies sometimes dispute legitimate wrongful death claims adding even more stress to the lives of devastated families. |
Jun 22, 2016 |
| Shared Liability between Government Authority and 'At fault' Driver |
In cases where both a negligent driver and unsafe road condition were responsible for causing an accident victim's injuries, the 'at fault' driver and government authority may be deemed contributory negligent for damages. |
Jun 12, 2016 |
| Young Drivers: Age can be a Factor in Personal Injury Cases |
Young adult drivers have a statistically higher risk of car accidents. Here we look at some of the common factors that contribute to this high incidence of accidents, as well as how an individual's age may affect their personal injury claims. |
Jun 10, 2016 |
| Passenger Injury Claims |
Drivers who cause injury to their passengers through careless or negligent driving can be found liable for damages, as in the case of a passenger who was awarded over $18 million in 2009 after being catastrophically injured |
Jun 07, 2016 |
| Train accidents: potential for significant Injury |
Although train accidents are far less common than other collisions, they can cause catastrophic and devastating injuries due to the large number of people that are potentially impacted and the often hazardous materials being transported. |
Jun 03, 2016 |
| School Bus Safety and Seat Belts |
If children are required to wear a seat belt in a car, then why are they not required to be belted on Ontario school buses? |
May 29, 2016 |
