When cars and motorcycles collide, it is quite often the motorcyclist who bears the brunt of the impact. Such accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that require significant periods of recovery time. In some cases, the victim is left with a permanent disability. Anyone who has been injured in a similar incident may wish to speak with a lawyer about their legal rights.
According to data recently released by the Ontario Provincial Police, provincial crash statistics show that men are twice as likely as women to die in motor vehicle collisions. The data was released on March 23 and covered the past 10 years.
Did you know that you can be responsible for an accident involving your car even if it is being driven without your consent? It is commonplace to lend your car to family members, but if they ignore your instructions or rules, you may still be responsible for an accident.
Drunk driving is a real problem on Ontario roads, affecting the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike. It’s been an issue for decades, one that unfortunately doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. In the case of a car accident, there’s no doubt that a drunk driver is responsible for injuries he causes. But does a bar or establishment that serves him alcohol and lets him loose on the roads share that responsibility?
In Canada, laws are often different between provinces. Speed limits, drinking ages, and even car accident laws change from one province to the next. It gets a little complicated though when drivers from different provinces collide.
When a person in Ontario is involved in an accident that causes them to suffer a severe brain injury, their family can expect a lengthy recovery and rehabilitation process to follow. Immediately following the accident, neurosurgery may need to be performed immediately to reduce brain bleeding and reduce pressure from fluids.
The hockey world was saddened to learn of the unexpected death of National Hockey League defenceman Steve Montador. The 35-year-old former player was discovered dead from undisclosed causes in his Mississauga, Ontario, home on February 15.