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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”
The holiday season is a time to be festive and celebrate with friends, family and colleagues. Unfortunately, it also can be a dangerous time to hit the roads in Ontario. Impaired driving remains a key safety concern throughout the province and the nation. CBC News reported that Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued more drunk driving … Continue reading “How to Avoid Injury in a Drunk Driving Accident This Holiday Season”
As an insured driver or person involved a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, you are entitled to certain benefits in the event of an accident. The provincial Insurance Act outlines these Statutory Accident Benefits. They are available regardless of who caused the accident and related injuries. AN OVERVIEW OF THE STANDARD STATUTORY ACCIDENT BENEFITS Medical … Continue reading “A Guide to Statutory Accident Benefits after a Car Crash in Ontario”
After 5 days of busy work at the office, the long weekend is just what we need to relax and drive away from the city. However, many long weekend drivers are far from careful. Car accidents over long weekends seem to continue to produce fatalities despite the fact that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) struggles … Continue reading “Stay Safe During Long Weekend Driving”
After a motor vehicle accident, it can sometimes be hard to know what to do. The physical and emotional stress can be overwhelming, but it important to make sure you get all the information you need to be able to put together a personal injury case in the near future. If you or a loved … Continue reading “What to Do When You Are Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident”
If you’ve been involved in a car or motor vehicle accident, you likely you will be contacted by both an adjustor from your insurance company as well as an adjustor from the other party’s insurance company. What is not commonly known is that both adjustors are trying to minimize the amount of money their company … Continue reading “DO’S & DONT’S: When Talking With an Insurance Adjustor”
