The findings stress the need for accountability in the trucking industry. Commercial motor vehicles play a critical role in maintaining the efficient movement of goods across our vast transportation networks. However, recent findings from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Day have raised alarming concerns about brake-related violations among commercial motor vehicles in...
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Driver Awareness Can Help Prevent Toronto Motorcycle Accidents
Remember to watch out for motorcyclists and share the road May marks the unofficial beginning of motorcycle riding season in Ontario, and it's a perfect time to emphasize the importance of sharing the road with motorcyclists to prevent serious and fatal crashes. As drivers, it's essential to remain alert and cautious around motorcycles, as they...
Read MoreOntario Drivers Say Distracted Driving Is Top Road Safety Threat
Stay focused and stay alert: Toronto car accident lawyers share insights, tips to avoid distracted driving What is the biggest threat to road safety? You'll get different answers depending on the province or territory you ask, but in Ontario, drivers say the top safety risk is distracted driving. According to a new poll, 57% of...
Read MoreOntario Car Accident Fatalities Reached Record High Last Year, OPP Reports
The number of people who died in fatal car accidents in Ontario last year increased for the third year in a row to historic highs, according to car accident fatality data compiled by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). “While traffic volumes were up in 2022 (over 2021), the increases in fatalities noted in the data...
Read MoreThe High Cost of Eye Injuries from Car Accidents
Some eye injuries can cause permanent vision loss or vision impairment. There are many ways to get hurt in a car accident, but eye injuries are some of the most painful and debilitating. From blunt force trauma to debris and shards of glass flying through the air, there are numerous ways that our eyes can...
Read MoreT-Bone Collisions in Toronto Often Result in Severe Injuries
Learn how a Toronto car accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you're entitled to under the law. Some of the most common car accidents in Toronto and throughout the GTA are T-Bone collisions. Whether it's two cars crashing into each other at King and Jarvis or another...
Read MoreOntario Ministry of Transportation Offers Winter Driving Tips
Toronto car accident lawyers explain what Ontario drivers need to know Driving in winter in Ontario can be hazardous – whether it’s ice on the 401 in Toronto or sleet or snow on the Don Valley Parkway or the Gardiner Expressway. Whatever the circumstances, drivers must be prepared to avoid serious car accidents. That’s why...
Read MoreReckless Drivers Treat Toronto Neighbourhood Like 'Obstacle Course'
As speed increases, so does the risk of a car accident Some people get behind the wheel and drive with no regard for others. In many cases, these drivers are speeders who recklessly exceed the speed limit. According to Tests.ca, last year, 27 percent of traffic fatalities on Canadian roads involved speeding. Unfortunately, reckless drivers...
Read MoreVision Zero: Accidents, Traffic Deaths Are Still a Big Problem in Toronto
Toronto car accident lawyers explain what Ontario drivers need to know The City of Toronto’s goal of zero car accident fatalities will fall short again this year, according to accident statistics and a recent Toronto Star story about the city’s “Vision Zero” program, which aims to eliminate motor vehicle accident deaths in the city completely....
Read MoreInjuries That Require Surgery After a Car Accident
A car accident in the Greater Toronto Area can instantly change your life. Suddenly you are injured and may need to go to the hospital for treatment. A doctor gives you an examination. There may be X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic tests. You may then be told something you weren’t expecting – you need surgery....
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