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Overall Findings: After three decades of decline, the number of motor vehicle fatalities in Canada went up by 6% in 2022 The number of fatalities is estimated to have reached 2,004 in 2023 and is projected to increase to 2,045 (+2% YoY) by the end of 2024 Rural car crashes represent only 25% of all … Continue reading “Motor Vehicle Fatalities on the Rise in Canada – 2024 Data Study”
At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have heard from many of our clients what happens immediately following a car accident. After the initial shock settles in, there are steps that must be taken or it may impact your motor vehicle accident claim (providing you’re able to do so moments after the accident). We’ve discussed before what … Continue reading “7 Common Mistakes Following an Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident”
In Ontario, thousands of individuals file claims for motor vehicle accident compensation each year. Obtaining compensation after a motor vehicle accident can be a complex process which is one of the reasons why personal injury lawyers encourage you to hire them to assist with claims. There are numerous mitigating factors involved, as well as several … Continue reading “Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Ontario: How It Works”
In Ontario and most other provinces across Canada – all motorists are required to have auto insurance and this is the law. You cannot drive a motorized vehicle on public roads without insurance and there are good reasons for this. This is not just about following the law. If you are involved in an auto … Continue reading “Why you should name all of the insured drivers in your household”
New technologies are providing commuters everywhere with fast, environmentally friendly methods of getting where they need to go. Electric scooters, also known as e-scooters, are touted as being efficient and fun ways to travel locally. However, many road safety experts warn that riding e-scooters can result in serious injuries, both for the person using the scooter and the people they encounter. To learn more, click here.
In Canada, alcohol and or/drugs play a role in 55% of fatal motor vehicle collisions involving drivers between the ages of 16-25. It’s never too early to educate your teenager about the tragic real-world repercussions of impaired driving. To learn more about provincial drunk driving statistics, and methods for having a serious conversation with your teen, click here.
According to a report by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), unintentional injuries, including auto accidents, are the number one cause of death among young Canadians. There is nothing more tragic than losing a child, especially when the accident could have been prevented before it ever happened. When narrowing down the causes of unintentional injuries, automobile … Continue reading “Auto Accidents Are the Number One Cause of Death Among Young Canadians”
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, you cannot count on receiving the full amount of your damages in a personal injury lawsuit. The reason for this is that the Ontario government imposes a “statutory deductible” on non-pecuniary (pain and suffering) damages. This means that by law, a judge must reduce … Continue reading “Ontario Bus Accident Victim Recovers Nothing Due to Statutory Deductible”
