In an earlier post we wrote about the devastation some Ontario parents are experiencing after aserious car accident claimed the lives of their children. While there is nothing to indicate that the children were not properly restrained in that crash, the tragic loss serves as a reminder to all about how important it is to take safety precautions while using an automobile.
Recently, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia made an interesting decision. The court overturned a $100,000 award by the trial judge to the victim of multiple car accidents for a psychological injury suffered.
There is no question that car accidents can result in serious injuries–both physical and psychological–to those involved. While there are multiple reasons why accidents occur, the weather is one factor that could play a role. With winter weather right around the corner, now is a good time to review some driving tips that could make driving in Ontario safer this winter.
Car accidents are an all too often occurrence in the province of Ontario. There are multiple reasons why these incidents happen. Sometimes they are the result of vehicle defects. Other times weather is to blame. In many cases, the actions of those behind the wheel play a role. An example of this is when someone consumes too much alcohol before getting behind the wheel to drive.
Many lawyers in Ontario are paid an hourly rate or a block fee, but most personal injury lawyers are different. We charge what is called a “contingency fee”. It’s popular among personal injury lawyers throughout Canada and the US, and it means that you only have to pay us if we win your case.
When someone is struck by a car, the outcome can be devastating. Incidents of this nature can lead to serious injuries to those involved. These injuries can be both physical and psychological. After broken bones heal, other issues such as post traumatic stress disorder could arise. The effects of PTSD can be far-reaching and may extend to situations that don’t immediately come to mind.
While it is of course important to take steps to keep all occupants of vehicles safe in case a crash should occur, it is particularly vital to make sure young children, who cannot take safety precautions themselves, are properly secured. The first step in ensuring this is to make sure the proper child safety seat is being used for their age and size. In addition, the seat should be properly situated. When a child is very small, the seat should be placed backward.
Though driving is a common way for people throughout the Province of Ontario to get around, it can also be dangerous. When accidents occur, the outcome can be devastating, resulting not only in property damage, but injury to passengers in the vehicles involved. In the worst cases the injuries may be so serious that they result in death.
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Ontario, a new law likely means less money in your pocket. Like other types of insurance, car accident victim payouts are subject to a deductible. The bad news: that deductible has increased. And on top of that, the interest rates payable for your pain and suffering damages is hitting rock bottom.
Readers may be aware of the efforts several companies–including Google–have put into the development of a driverless car. They may be surprised however to hear that a study on the topic is currently underway in Ontario as well. The only province in Canada currently allowing such testing, last month the pilot project commenced.