According to the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS), using a helmet can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury in a bicycle accident. In fact, CPS said that research showed helmets “reduce the risk of head and brain injuries by about 69%, severe brain injuries by 74% and facial injuries by 65%.”Yet even these numbers leave…
Bicycle accidents in Ontario are frequently the result of a negligent motorist who fails to keep a proper lookout for bicycles or pedestrians. From a legal standpoint, the bicyclist must follow the same rules as a car accident victim when seeking compensation for his or her injuries. In other words, victims of bicycle accidents must…
There is a lot to take in following an auto accident. Oftentimes, the accident itself is a split-second occurrence, leaving other drivers and passengers unable to react in time. In the moments immediately following the collision, the victims may not stop to gather potentially useful information, including the identity of the other vehicle drivers involved.This…
All motorists in Ontario are required to have auto insurance. This is not just about following the law. If you are involved in an auto accident, your insurance carrier will provide you with certain statutory accident benefits. In addition, if another driver’s negligence caused the accident, their insurance carrier would be responsible for paying any…
When you are injured in an Ontario car accident, your insurance company is normally required to compensate you under the province’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). This includes income replacement benefits in the event you are unable to return to work right away as a result of your accident.Case Study: Sabadash v. State Farm, et…
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, your first thought is probably not to document the scene or gather evidence. But if you are in a position to do just that, it can help you immeasurably when filing an insurance claim or even bringing a personal injury lawsuit. After all, your own recollection of…
For many Ontario residents, dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is a long, stressful process. Aside from needing to recover from potentially catastrophic injuries, there is also the physical and mental strain of addressing the legal consequences of the accident. For instance, if your accident was the result of someone else’s negligence,…
Ontario Airplane Accident LawyerMost people boarding a jet airline are excited about their upcoming vacation, looking forward to heading home to see family, or are mentally preparing for a business trip. Passengers on planes are eager to see their world from a new perspective, or are simply traveling out of necessity to access what would…
If you’re in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) — whether you’re here for an event or you live here — it’s always a good idea to know how to stay safe on the streets. It’s not a matter of crime, necessarily, but rather a matter of accident awareness, alertness about your surroundings, and good old practical sense. This guide offers those of you who find yourself GTHA some practical local advice about safety on the streets of Hamilton and how to get help if you become injured as the result of an accident.
A car accident often leaves the victim with lifelong injuries. Through a personal injury lawsuit, the victim can seek monetary damages from the parties responsible for the accident. There are additional financial issues that need to be addressed as part of a successful personal injury lawsuit that you might not be aware of at first.Case…
Bicycle accidents in Ontario are frequently the result of a negligent motorist who fails to keep a proper lookout for bicycles or pedestrians. From a legal standpoint, the bicyclist must follow the same rules as a car accident victim when seeking compensation for his or her injuries. In other words, the bicyclist must first file…
Determining liability for a car accident often comes down to whom a B.C. judge finds more credible, the plaintiff or the defendant. In the absence of accident reconstruction experts or other specialists, personal injury claims typically succeed (or fail) based on a person’s ability to recall an accident that happened several years earlier. While judges…
A car accident may have multiple victims, each of whom is entitled to recover damages against a negligent party. Sorting out all of these claims can take many years and require multiple judicial proceedings. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced Toronto personal injury lawyer even before you speak with…
Barrie’s streets have seen more than a few changes over the past decade. No longer a mere bedroom community of Toronto, Barrie is booming as a tourist destination in all seasons. Its strategic position near Toronto, Ottawa, and other rural areas in northern Ontario give the city leverage as an important employer in its own right.
Ajax is the ideal suburb for raising a family. It’s also a great place to live if you love waterside trails, bird watching, or picnics. Plus, it’s wonderfully multicultural and the community is vibrant and friendly. Millennials love it here, and they’ve been flocking here for the affordability, especially those who have plans to get…
This informational page was created for Canadian long term disability insurance policyholders who have submitted a claim that has been denied. It explains what to do once you have received a denial letter from your long term disability (LTD) insurance carrier. By providing a no-nonsense description of how the appeal process works, the kinds of…
In today’s society, there are more young drivers on the road than ever before. While this has increased independence for youth and has assisted busy families with the jam-packed schedules that families face today, the increase in underage drivers does not come without risks. Statistics show that underage drivers contribute to accidents, injury, and property…
Surgical errors are something that occur more often than most consumers would believe. One of the more common surgical errors that occurs is operating on the wrong body part (for example, if an injury occurred to the left arm, operating instead on the right). In addition, sometimes surgical instruments are left inside patients when surgical…
Public transportation is a way of life for many residents of Ontario as well as people around the globe. Subways are an integral part of public transportation systems and they provide a cost-effective and efficient way for citizens in busy metropolitan areas to navigate through the cities. While subways do provide an effective means of…
With the weather we’ve had this year, there are many more people looking to take vacations for a change of scenery — and of course weather. While our first thought when thinking fondly of a vacation to some exotic and tropical place may involve a picture of a palm tree or beautiful beach, sometimes even…
Nursing homes are a part of the fabric of society today. Many families rely on nursing homes to provide much needed care for their loved ones for a variety of reasons. Nursing homes are supposed to be safe havens for our seniors to be cared for in a caring environment which does not subject them…
The old adage that police have the role to “protect and serve” citizens is generally the standard that law enforcement and police officers are held to. While the vast majority of the time police do in fact “protect and serve” the residents of Ontario, there are sometimes unfortunate incidents where citizens are injured at the…
The birth of a child is one of the most joyous occasions in any family’s life. Parents plan for the arrival of their new baby with great happiness. Unfortunately, sometimes the joy of the arrival of a new baby is interrupted by an injury to a baby that occurs in the process of delivery. The…
In today’s fast-paced world filled with overscheduled people, it is not surprising that tired or fatigued driving has become a larger problem than at any time in recent history. All drivers are expected and legally required to do what is necessary in order to ensure that they are exercising reasonable care when operating motor vehicles….
The roar of the roller coasters… the smell of the popcorn and cotton candy and the sounds of screams billowing from the rides. Sounds like these coming from amusement parks have long given residents of Ontario great joy and tons of family memories. Amusement parks have been a great family pastime for years. However, not…
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