The civic holiday’s long weekend proved to be one of the most fatal civic holiday weekends in recent history. The roadways and waterways saw 16 deaths across the province. This is a stark reminder for everyone to be extra careful as they navigate around the province and enjoy the recreation activities.
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As we discussed last week, pedestrians and bicyclists don’t always have to be directly struck by a vehicle to be injured or killed in an automobile accident. If you recall, last week’s blog post was about a bicyclist who was killed and another bicyclist who was seriously injured when a light pole fell on them after the pole was struck by a car involved in an accident. That post was a harrowing reminder of how life-altering an accident can be.
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Paying attention to anything that might affect your driving is vital if you are behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. In some cases, a motor vehicle accident can lead to injuries of bystanders. A recent case in Ontario shows just how seriously bystanders can be hurt if an accident occurs.
Continue reading Cars hit pole, 1 bicyclist killed, other people injured
On May 1, Ontario Provincial Police in South Bruce received a call at around 6:10 p.m. about a fatal traffic accident involving two vehicles. The crash occurred at the Huron-Bruce Road and Bruce County Road 28 intersection in what used to be Carrick Township.
Continue reading Man dies in fatal intersection crash, truck driver charged
When someone is at an intersection, they must wait until they have right-of-way to proceed. Right-of-way is determined by the order that people arrive at an intersection, and if automobiles arrive at the same time, it is determined by where each vehicle is located in relation to each other. At a four-way intersection with stop signs on all corners, the first person to an intersection has right-of-way, but if two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the individual on the right is allowed to travel first.
Continue reading Right of way when driving in Ontario
Ontario residents who have suffered injury, loss or damage in an accident caused by the negligent actions of others may pursue civil remedies, and a personal injury lawyer could file a lawsuit seeking damages against an individual or a corporation on their behalf. This type of litigation is often brought against those who may have acted negligently, but it may also be filed against an insurance company that has denied a claim.
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In April, the parents of an Ontario man who died in a 2012 auto accident at the age of 22 lent their voices to a class action lawsuit. They joined numerous others in suing General Motors Canada over the way that the American automaker dealt with recall notices that ultimately affected 1.6 million vehicles across the globe and more than 230,000 in Canada alone. Reports did not say whether all of the lawsuits were related to fatal motor vehicle accidents or personal injury accidents.
Continue reading Mother and father sue GM after son dies
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