On Feb. 20, an Orillia man was killed in a multi-car crash west of Marathon. According to Ontario Provincial Police, the crash happened just before 7 p.m.
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How pedestrians and drivers should behave at intersections
Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles in Ontario often occur in crosswalks with a stop sign, and motorists who are unclear about the traffic laws governing these situations frequently cause such crashes. Many drivers believe that vehicle traffic has the right of way at an intersection, and they expect pedestrians to wait by the side of the road until there are no vehicles in the vicinity. While those on foot should exercise caution whenever they cross a road, the law states that they have the same rights as drivers in these situations.
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Accidents and cervical spine injury
As Ontario residents may know, accidents, falls or other injuries may cause damage to the cervical spine in the form of a herniated disc. While non-surgical treatments and exercise might help in some cases, surgery might be required in others to repair damage to the disc.
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2 dead, 1 injured in Ontario
Two people were killed and one was injured by an accident that occurred on Feb. 3. The crash happened about 500 meters west from Boundary Road on Highway 401 at approximately 6 a.m. A firefighter living in the area told local reporters that he suspected substandard highway maintenance for winter weather may have been a contributing factor in causing the wreck. According to investigators, the crash happened when a 54-year-old man travelling east crashed into a tractor-trailer.
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Fatal 3-car crash in Ontario may have involved alcohol, speed
A three-car accident in Ontario that resulted in the deaths of two men on Jan. 27 may have involved alcohol impairment or excessive speeds. An Ontario Provincial Police spokesperson said that investigators were examining the vehicles involved in the crash at the time of reports.
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1 woman killed in Ontario bus accident
An Ontario bus crash on Jan. 14 left a 56-year-old woman dead and several others injured after the bus went over a guardrail. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. on Highway 407. The woman died at the scene after she was ejected from the bus.
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Making a claim after an Ontario auto accident
When people are seriously injured in a truck accident, they sometimes face substantial financial expenses along with monetary and income losses. In Ontario, the province mandates all insurance providers carry a standard set of benefits for those who have been injured. After an accident, people can file a claim against the at-fault driver and his or her policy should provide certain categories of benefits.
The standard coverages are called the Statutory Accidents Benefits Coverages, and they are based on regulations called the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. SABS outlines the categories of benefits that must be made available to injured people. If a person is unable to work following an accident, they may receive income replacement through the policy for lost income. People who provided care for another person who are unable to do so may be eligible for a caregiver benefit to help with expenses. People who did not work but whose quality of life has been significantly impacted may be eligible for non-earner benefits.
Medical and rehabilitation benefits are available to pay the expenses of medical care and ongoing rehabilitation costs. If an injured person requires the help of a medical aide or personal attendant, he or she may receive attendant care benefits to pay for the aide’s employment. Other types of benefits may include compensation for losses suffered in the accident, costs for a person’s family to visit, home maintenance and repair costs and housekeeping expenses. If the injured person has died because of the accident, his or her family may receive benefits for funeral expenses.
A truck accident can be especially catastrophic for others. People who are seriously injured may benefit from filing a claim to receive the compensation require by law. A personal injury lawyer may be able to help a victim throughout this process.
Source: Financial Services Commission of Ontario, “After an Auto Accident: Understanding the Claims Process”, accessed Jan. 10, 2015
