Slip and Falls on Municipal Property
The Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”) s. 44(10) sets out the need for an injured person who intends to a make a personal injury claim to serve written notice. …
Understanding Whiplash Injury
If you’ve been in an accident, you may have suffered whiplash, a commonly used term for neck strain. Although whiplash injury is often associated with car accidents, it can actually be caused by any sudden, forceful impact that causes your head to …
What to Do if You’re Injured in a Bus Accident
Although we may feel safe riding on a bus that is being driven by a professional, the reality is that bus accidents do happen and can be serious. And because buses don’t have seat belts or air bags, serious injuries are even …
Fewer Train Accident Reports May Be Due To Reduced Monitoring
Over the last ten years, fatality rates on federally-regulated railways have substantially diminished, but unfortunately this is in part due to reduced monitoring of railway tracks. The numbers are still quite impressive. In 2005, the Transportation Safety Board reported 100 fatal accidents. …
Distracted Driving is a Leading Cause of Accidents
While some drivers see no harm in sending a quick text while behind the wheel, they might think differently if they knew that distracted driving has been the leading cause of driving deaths in Ontario for the past three years. Last year …
Red Light Cameras May Not Reduce Accidents
Red light cameras are installed to decrease the number of dangerous accidents that occur due to drivers who run red lights. However, the jury is still out on whether or not they are effective. These cameras are strategically placed in intersections where …
What Does the Future Hold for Self-Driving Cars?
Self-driving cars are among the most anticipated technological trends of the future. While kicking back and letting your vehicle do the driving for you may sound like a far-off development, these innovative vehicles are expected to appear on the market over the …
What You Need to Know if You Have Been Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have received injuries during a motor vehicle accident, there are several steps you should take immediately. To make this process easier, we have created a Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery Kit, which you can download at the end of this post. …