Brain injuries are a major concern in Canada

Many Ontario residents are aware of the perils associated with brain injuries. In fact, during the past three decades, brain injuries have become a public health issue that commands attention. Recent estimates show that, every year, thousands of people in Canada suffer a traumatic brain injury, with the bulk of these cases comprised by young adults. Moreover, statistics indicate that men are twice as likely as women to suffer a traumatic brain injury.

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Man sentenced after Ontario hit-and-run accident

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to a prison term of three-and-a-half years after he admitted his role in a hit-and-run accident. The accident left a 10-year-old boy in a coma with severe brain injuries. The man’s wife is also facing an accessory after the fact charge in connection with the collision. She has also entered a guilty plea and was scheduled to be sentenced in March.

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