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As many Ontarians are aware, the auto insurance rates in the province are the highest in the country. The average annual premium in Ontario was $1,544.86 in 2012, a massive 45 percent more than in Alberta, reports The Globe and Mail. While it’s clear that’s there’s a problem in the industry, authorities and industry leaders … Continue reading “The Ongoing Debate on Auto Insurance Premiums in Ontario”
A study released in the May 2014 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal reported that pregnant women are more susceptible to car accidents. Particularly, women in their second trimester of pregnancy are approximately 42 percent more at risk for being involved in a traffic accident than they were prior to pregnancy. Researchers speculate that … Continue reading “Safe Driving Tips for Pregnant Drivers”
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation sets clear guidelines regarding off-road vehicles. The rules, detailed in the Off-Road Vehicles Act (R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER O.4), explain the vehicle requirements, driving requirements, and basic rules of the road. This could help you avoid an off-road vehicle accident. Off-Road Vehicle Requirements The Ministry requires off-road vehicles, often referred to … Continue reading “Rules for Driving an Off-Road Vehicle in Ontario”
Approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured each year in Canada, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). Taking simple safety measures and abiding by the rules of the road can greatly reduce your risk of bicycle accidents. Take a look at some of the following safety tips compiled by the Canadian Safety Council and the … Continue reading “Cycling Safety Tips for Adults”
Many accidents occur because of driver negligence. Numerous other collisions can be attributed to poor roadway conditions, such as icy roads or potholes. The City of Toronto is legally obligated to keep public streets at a minimum level of safety to decrease the likelihood of accidents and injuries. An injured victim may have the right … Continue reading “Toronto’s Minimum Maintenance Standards and Your Accident Claim”
Ontario law requires you to complete a motor vehicle accident report in any case where damage to the vehicles exceeds $1,000 and/or injury is involved. A detailed accident report may bolster your tort claim against an at-fault party when a lawsuit is commenced and may be requested in support of your application for statutory Accident … Continue reading “Essential Details to Include in Your Motor Vehicle Accident Report”
The Ontario Insurance Act’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule provides you with certain monetary rights after an auto accident in Ontario. Unfortunately, this does not guarantee you will receive sufficient damages to fully address your accident injuries and medical expenses. The insurance company may deny a claim altogether or undervalue or misclassify an injury. These factors … Continue reading “How Does a Car Accident Lawyer Get Compensation for My Injureis?”
Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous and prolific forms of distracted driving behavior in Ontario. This, despite the fact there is a ban on the use of handheld devices while driving, per Ontario Regulation 366/09 under the Highway Traffic Act. What Ontario Provincial Police Data Reveals about Texting and Driving Ontario Provincial … Continue reading “The Perils of Texting and Driving in Ontario”
