| Title |
Summary |
Date Published |
| Soft-tissue Injury from Fender Bender results in Chronic Pain |
Minor accidents or fender benders sometimes result in serious neck and back injuries which may cause chronic pain and psychological symptoms for many years. |
May 13, 2016 |
| What is a Summary Judgement? |
A plaintiff or defendant may bring a motion to have their case decided by Summary Judgement, which if successful, can avoid a more costly and lengthy trial. |
May 11, 2016 |
| Proving a Motor Vehicle Injury Claim |
In a civil claim for compensation for injuries arising from a car accident, a plaintiff may need to prove the other driver was negligent in causing their injuries, and must also provide evidence of their financial and other losses resulting from their injuries. |
May 03, 2016 |
| How Multiple Car Accidents may complicate the Claims Process |
Personal injury claims involving multiple injuries from different events separated in time can make it more difficult to apportion fault and award compensation. |
Apr 20, 2016 |
| Uninsured Drivers cost Ontario Millions |
Ontario insured drivers and car owners pay the cost of uninsured drivers, and can make claims against their own insurance policy when hit by an uninsured driver. |
Apr 18, 2016 |
| Three-Wheeled Vehicles coming to Ontario Roads |
Three-wheeled vehicles are coming to Ontario roads via a 10 year pilot program beginning March 2016 that is focusing on safe integration of these new vehicles for all road users. |
Apr 16, 2016 |
| Ontario's Electric Vehicle Incentive Program: EVIP |
Ontario is introducing an Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
Apr 09, 2016 |
| Four Way Stops often a source of Accidents and Pedestrian Injuries |
Drivers who are inattentive, aggressive or unaware of the traffic rules are more likely to cause accidents and injury to pedestrians at four way stops. |
Apr 03, 2016 |
| Rollover Accidents and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV's) |
Rollover accidents usually result when a driver loses control, but SUV’s are more prone to rollovers due to their higher center of gravity. |
Mar 28, 2016 |
| Whiplash: a Complicated Injury |
Whiplash injuries most often result from rear-end collisions, but can also be caused by sports accidents, physical assaults and other types of trauma. For some accident victims, whiplash injury symptoms such as neck pain and headaches can persist for many years. |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| Driver Dash Cameras expose Reckless Ontario Drivers |
An increase in the use of driver dashboard cameras sometimes unintentionally exposes reckless Ontario drivers. |
Mar 19, 2016 |
| Pedestrian Hit By Snowplow raises Concerns about Pedestrian Accidents |
An incident involving a Toronto pedestrian hit by a snow plow draws attention to the issue of pedestrian-vehicle accidents, and what can be done to reduce the occurrence of these often fatal incidents. |
Mar 16, 2016 |
| Holding Drunk Drivers Responsible for their Negligence |
There are two systems in Ontario for holding drunk drivers accountable for the injuries they cause: the criminal courts and civil law proceedings. Accident victims and their families may provide testimony in criminal proceedings against a drunk driver, but ultimately the Criminal Court determines fault and sentencing. In a separate action, accident victims may sue the negligent driver for any losses resulting from the accident. |
Mar 08, 2016 |
| Your Liability when Someone Borrows your Car |
The owner of a vehicle is liable for any property damage or injuries that may result from an accident that is caused by someone who borrows their vehicle. |
Mar 01, 2016 |
| Vehicle Features and Ontario Regulations aimed at Vehicle Safety |
Motor vehicle safety covers a broad range of issues and types of vehicles in Ontario, but all have the objective of making Ontario roads safer for road users. Drivers and vehicle owners are obligated to ensure that their vehicle and occupants comply with vehicle safety regulations. |
Feb 19, 2016 |
| Watch for Signs of Driver Fatigue |
Every day in Ontario, hundreds of individuals get behind the wheel while feeling drowsy. Here we discuss the serious risks of driving while fatigued and steps to avoid it. |
Feb 14, 2016 |
| What if I get into an Accident in a Rental Car? |
Rental car accidents are more likely to occur if we don’t familiarize ourselves with the car and applicable traffic laws. A car accident can easily ruin a vacation or business trip, particularly if we are uninsured or under-insured. |
Feb 07, 2016 |
| Waterloo Police catch Motorists in Violation of School Bus Safety Rules |
While accompanying students on two school bus routes, Waterloo Region police identified and charged several distracted drivers and others who failed to stop as required for school buses. These driver actions renew concern about the safety of students as they get on and off of buses. |
Feb 04, 2016 |
| Are Roundabouts Safer? |
Research shows that while roundabouts are safer and more efficient in the long-term, there is often an increase in car accidents in the first years of installation. Driver confusion over roundabout traffic laws is a likely factor in many of these car accidents. |
Jan 29, 2016 |
| Who is at Fault in a Parking Lot Accident? |
Drivers need to obey traffic rules that apply in parking lots and be aware of their potential liability if a car accident occurs. Pedestrian accidents in parking lots can result in serious or fatal injuries as recently occurred in two Brampton area lots. |
Jan 28, 2016 |
| Soft Tissue Injuries often result from Automobile Accidents |
Soft tissue injuries often result from a car accident and often cause long-term pain. Accident victims should seek medical treatment as soon as the symptoms of soft-tissue injury present themselves. |
Jan 26, 2016 |
| Avoid Car Accidents by Preparing for Hazardous Driving Conditions |
Prudent preparation and adjusting your driving speed for dangerous driving conditions such as ice and snow storms can save your life and the lives of loved ones. |
Jan 24, 2016 |
| Uninsured Motorist Coverage exists to Protect Injured Accident Victims in Ontario |
All Ontario car insurance policies include coverage for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident caused by an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver. In the case where no one involved in a car accident has insurance coverage, the Ontario ‘Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund’ provides coverage for damages, as a last resort. |
Jan 22, 2016 |
| A Retrospective on Recent Changes to Ontario Driving Laws |
In the past few years, Ontario has enacted several traffic laws in response to authoritative studies of car accidents, of which all Ontario drivers need to be aware. |
Jan 20, 2016 |
| Speeding Overtakes Impaired Driving as the Leading Cause of Accidents in Ontario |
Speeding is a problem throughout Ontario that often results in serious injury and substantial fines and increased insurance rates for the guilty party, as well as potential liability in a negligence suit. |
Jan 17, 2016 |
| Hands-Free Devices: How Safe are They Really? |
Ontario law prohibits hand-held electronic devices but allows the use of hands-free phones while driving, despite evidence that any use of phones while driving increases the risk of a car accident. |
Jan 15, 2016 |
| Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level in the 'Warn Range' is proven to increase the Risk of Car Accidents |
Studies have proven that even a small amount of alcohol can increase the likelihood of an accident and personal injury, which is the reason why many countries have established a maximum BAC of .05 for drivers |
Jan 12, 2016 |
| The Risks of Distracted Driving |
Serious and fatal injuries resulting from distracted driving are increasingly common in Ontario, particularly among young drivers. A recent tragic accident taking the life of an Ontario teen is alleged to have resulted because she was using her cellphone while driving. |
Jan 07, 2016 |
| Collision Reporting is Necessary Evidence for your Accident |
Reporting a collision where anyone was injured is required by law in Ontario, and the collision report also serves as important evidence if seeking compensation for injuries and damage to your car. |
Jan 05, 2016 |
