Lawyers Reject 91% of Wrongful Death and Injury Claims for GM Compensation Fund
In previous blog posts, we’ve spoken about how manufacturers are obligated to compensate injured parties for foreseeable injuries due to defective products. General Motors serves as a prime example. Last year, General Motors had issued a recall for 2.6 million cars made …
Google’s First Accident?
Remember when, in a previous blog post, Google maintained that their self-driving cars were safe? Remember when they argued that the accidents in which their cars were involved (many of which were rear-ended) were not through the fault of their car? It …
What is the Number One Cause of Fatal Accidents on Ontario Roads This Year?
The number one cause of fatal accidents is not a lack of driver attention, alcohol or drugs. It’s not even animal obstruction. It’s speed. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, twenty-eight people have been killed so far in speed-related accidents between January …
What is the Solution to the High Volume of Accidents Involving Deer?
The Ministry of Transportation has said that there were just under 13,000 crashes involving vehicles and wild animals in 2012. An Ontario politician says we need to do more to reduce the deer population, and by “doing more,” he means more hunting. …
What You Should Know About Accident Lawyer Fees
It is perhaps one of the most important questions in the mind of an accident victim, how will I be able to afford a lawyer to help me? For most personal injury cases, it appears to be common practice among law firms …
How Cities are Responding to Sledding Injuries and Potential Lawsuits
Several municipalities across North America have begun implementing safety protocols with respect to sledding in city parks. These safety protocols range from posting signs warning of the risks of sledding to implementing outright bans on this popular winter pastime. Cities are beginning …
When can I sue the at-fault driver?
In Ontario, we have a two-tier system in place for the recovery of damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident. First, the injured party’s Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) with their own insurance carrier provides a minimal level of protection for income loss …
What if the At Fault Driver Has No Insurance?
Many people may be surprised to learn that Accident Benefits are extended to motor vehicle accident victims regardless of who caused the accident. Consult with a lawyer to understand your rights. Anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident, and in some circumstances …