At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have heard from many of our clients what happens immediately following a car accident. After the initial shock settles in, there are steps that must be taken or it may impact your motor vehicle accident claim (providing you’re able to do so moments after the accident). We’ve discussed before what … Continue reading “7 Common Mistakes Following an Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident”
In Ontario, thousands of individuals file claims for motor vehicle accident compensation each year. Obtaining compensation after a motor vehicle accident can be a complex process which is one of the reasons why personal injury lawyers encourage you to hire them to assist with claims. There are numerous mitigating factors involved, as well as several … Continue reading “Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Ontario: How It Works”
Ontario’s diverse terrain offers many trail options for off-road vehicle driving. Adventure enthusiasts will love the mud, rocky hills, wetlands and forests, not to mention the wildlife and beautiful lakes, particularly in the more remote areas of the province. Whether you want to go on a family ATV ride or a four-wheel drive (4WD) expedition, … Continue reading “7 Places for Off-Road Vehicle Driving in Ontario”
Since the founding of our law firm, we have helped thousands of accident victims across Ontario, British Columbia and Eastern Canada with their car accident claims. In Ontario, car accident victims have the right to Statutory Accident Benefits. These benefits include money to help defray the costs of medical care and other injury-related expenses that … Continue reading “Injured in a Car Accident in Ontario? Your Next Steps”
In Ontario and most other provinces across Canada – all motorists are required to have auto insurance and this is the law. You cannot drive a motorized vehicle on public roads without insurance and there are good reasons for this. This is not just about following the law. If you are involved in an auto … Continue reading “Why you should name all of the insured drivers in your household”
Motorcycle sales across Canada are booming. After more than a year of restrictions and public safety measures, many Canadians are eager to hit the open road, learn a new skill, and experience the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle. However, with more new riders on the road in Ontario, police are reporting a marked increase in serious motorcycle accidents in the province. For a beginner’s guide to safely riding a motorcycle in Ontario, click here.
New technologies are providing commuters everywhere with fast, environmentally friendly methods of getting where they need to go. Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, are touted as being efficient and fun ways to travel locally. However, many road safety experts warn that riding e-scooters can result in serious injuries, both for the person using the scooter and the people they encounter. To learn more, click here.
In Canada, alcohol and or/drugs play a role in 55% of fatal motor vehicle collisions involving drivers between the ages of 16-25. It’s never too early to educate your teenager about the tragic real-world repercussions of impaired driving. To learn more about provincial drunk driving statistics, and methods for having a serious conversation with your teen, click here.
