Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

During the cold season, conditions such as black ice and heavy snowfalls pose significant threats for the safety of drivers, passengers, and the people around them. Additionally, these outside influences can also make it harder to determine fault in the event of a collision. Read More

There are a lot of ways in which a driver can be distracted. The most commonly known distraction is, of course, the cellphone, but there are also other distractions to watch out for like your GPS, eating food, drinking coffee, daydreaming, or really anything that leads to you taking your mind off the road and the happenings around your vehicle. Statistically, no other activity has as high a death toll as distracted driving, which makes it so important that you learn how to keep you and your passengers safe at all times. Read More

Following your involvement in a motor vehicle collision In Ontario, your insurance claim will need to be filed with your insurer. However, if another involved party is found to be liable for causing the collision, then you may also, in addition, file a lawsuit with the help of Personal Injury Lawyer in Milton against the at-fault party. In order for you to receive all the benefits you are owed, both from your no-fault insurance and the liable driver, you will need to familiarize yourself with the process of the legal process surrounding this matter. Read More

You may have already seen the autonomous vehicles used by Google, or seen the test that has been used to help these vehicles make ethical choices in the event of a collision. The concept seemed outlandish and futuristic when we first saw them in Science Fiction movies, but now companies are actually considering the introduction of autonomous vehicles onto city roads. Read More

Have car accident injury victims been targeted to be treated unfairly by auto insurance legislation? You may be the victim of a car injury accident and wondered why auto insurance legislation seems to be unfair toward you. You are not alone, even some auto injury lawyers have been noticing, in recent years, that the legislation surrounding auto insurance is spiraling downward concerning the rights of car accident victims. There have been a lot of changes made in these last few years and it has been quite noticeable. Some of the changes in legislation surrounding auto insurance include: Read More

Wrongful death claims are often associated with negligent or careless drivers involved in a car accident. Filed in civil court, a wrongful death lawsuit is to recover financial loss compensation from the party responsible for a fatal injury accident. Criminal actions could be added to the civil action of the accident, dependent on the circumstances. Read More

It has been statistically proven that accidents are far more likely to occur at an intersection than anywhere else in the city. In fact, one of the most common causes for collisions are left-hand turns which are made when the light has already turned yellow. Read More

Most car insurance policies state that the policy holder will be furnished with an attorney, if he or she has been found at-fault for a certain motor vehicle accident. That lawyer will be at the policy holder’s side during the negotiations and, if necessary, during any scheduled trial. Still, few insurance companies like to see any case taken to court. Insurers understand why it pays to settle a personal injury lawsuit, instead of going to court. Read More

If you become involved in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, and if certain circumstances are present, then you must report that collision to the police. The method by which the report should be made depends on the consequences of the same collision. Read More

If you are the one guilty of causing an accident, there is a high chance of you being held liable for the damages which have resulted from your negligent actions. Additionally, if somebody was injured, there are also things to watch out for as to not worsen your situation. In order to help you navigate the waters following this event, we have put together a guide on how to proceed. Read More