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Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act grants you the right to pursue financial recovery in the event of a trip and fall accident on another’s private or commercial property. You should exercise due caution when dealing with the property owner involved in your accident, should you move forward with a tort claim. This party will be the … Continue reading “How to Deal With the Property Owner After a Trip and Fall Accident”
Falls are the leading cause of injury in Canada’s seniors. According to statistics in the guide Reducing Falls and Injuries from Falls by Safer Healthcare Now!, one in three seniors will fall each year, and falls are the cause of 85 percent of hospitalizations of people over the age of 65. We can take many … Continue reading “Fall Prevention for the Elderly in Ontario: Be Aware of Dangerous Conditions”
After an accident or injury, you may be forced to take time off from work. If you were in a car accident, you may recover various types of accident benefits, including Income Replacement Benefits. If you are filing a lawsuit against a negligent party – whether for a motor vehicle accident or other accident – … Continue reading “How Loss of Income is Determined in an Injury Claim”
After a motor vehicle accident, it may take several days for some types of injuries, such as whiplash, to manifest and symptoms to appear. If you become aware that you suffered a whiplash injury in an accident in Ontario, you can still seek compensation for your injuries if you act quickly to protect your rights. … Continue reading “Can I seek compensation for medical expenses from my whiplash injury?”
The winding roads that weave through the more scenic areas of Toronto prove to be some of the most popular with motorcycle riders. The views along Bayview Avenue and the Don Valley Expressway relax motorcyclists with scenic rides. Unfortunately, these two areas of Toronto’s roadways have also been the sites of the majority of Toronto’s … Continue reading “Call a Lawyer if Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Toronto”
Motorcycle drivers often are stereotyped as being reckless or “daredevils.” In reality, motorcycle operation requires a high skill level, and many riders exercise due caution and diligence when on the road. It is important for a motorcycle accident victim and/or his or her family to understand their rights in the event of a crash. Below … Continue reading “A Guide to Understanding Your Rights after a Motorcycle Accident in Ontario”
Statistically speaking, Ontario has some of the safest roads in North America, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The Ministry’s 2010 Annual Report (the most recent report available) states our roads have the second-lowest rate of road fatalities in North America. Even so, an average of one person dies every 15 hours because of … Continue reading “Safety by the Numbers: Recent Car Accident Statistics in Ontario”
Snowmobiling is a popular activity in Ontario, whether undertaken as a mode of transportation or as a recreational pastime. In fact, the 2010 Ontario Road Safety Annual Report cited more than 310,000 registered snowmobiles in the province alone. When considering why it is so commonplace, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) cites the nearly … Continue reading “Snowmobile Season is Approaching: Do You Know the Most Common Dangers?”
