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Although Ontario auto insurance already has the highest premiums and the lowest coverage in Canada, cuts have been made, affecting the coverage you receive in result of an accident. Preszler Injury Lawyers’s John Philp discusses what these cuts mean for Ontario drivers and how making a claim can help you access the accident benefits you … Continue reading “Ontario Auto Insurance – Preszler Law Featured on The Morning Show!”
Minor car accidents, or otherwise known as fender benders, are common occurrences that can happen to any driver. The question often asked is, what do you do if you have been involved in this type of car accident? Preszler Injury Lawyers’ John Philp discusses the steps you should take if you’ve been involved in a … Continue reading “Steps to Take if You’ve Been in a Minor Car Accident – Preszler Law Featured on The Morning Show!”
Auto insurance can be confusing, and many people aren’t very clear about what their policies cover. After an accident, drivers are often shocked to learn that their insurance won’t cover many of their damages. Below, we discuss the types of damages that a lot of bare bones policies do not cover, the basic types of … Continue reading “Common Damages Many Ontario Auto Insurance Policies Don’t Cover”
Historically, consumers may not consider Google as a leader in automotives, but the company has positioned itself on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Google is one of the tech companies spearheading the new field of autonomous vehicles. The company has recently introduced a prototype it’s been developing, one that doesn’t require a driver. … Continue reading “Google Introduces Its New Self-Driving Car”
Distracted driving is a problematic national issue, to say the least. Provinces are toughening the laws to discourage cellphone use and distracted driving, but the number of associated accidents is still far too high. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): “Distracted driving is cited as a causal factor in 30 to 50% of traffic … Continue reading “How to Avoid the #1 Cause of Car Accidents in Ontario”
Previously, we discussed the Ontario Limitations Act and how it affects personal injury claims in Ontario. The statute of limitations is the time limit the government places on when you are able to file a claim. Each province has its own rules regarding statutes of limitation, and each type of claim (personal injury, breach of … Continue reading “Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Tort Claims in Ontario”
Ontario’s plan was to reduce insurance rates for drivers by eight percent this year and by 15 percent over a two-year period, reported CBC News. Ontario’s Plan to Reduce Insurance Rates for Drivers In September 2013, Ontario announced its release of the Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy. The plan’s purpose is to highlight … Continue reading “Ontario Aims to Lower Insurance Rates for Drivers”
Every year, approximately 2,500 children aged 1 to 4 are killed in a car accidents in Canada, reports the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS). Using a child safety seat, however, reduces a child’s risk of injury in a crash by 75%, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Ontario law mandates that every child younger than … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child”
