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  • Friday, 22 December 2017
Drug Impaired Driving
The governmentโ€™s plans to decriminalize the use of marijuana has yet to become law in Canada, but it has already caused people to ask questions about the effect the legislation will have upon safety on the nationโ€™s highways. Drug impaired drivers are already a major cause of fatal accidents. In a survey of young people…
  • Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Adjusted Headrests Prevent Injuries
#AskDanielDiamond If you asked Ontario drivers to list theย safety featuresย built into their vehicles, most of them would probably mention air bags, seat belts and anti-lock brakes. It is doubtful if any of them would mention their vehicleโ€™s headrests, yet they are a proven method of reducing serious injuries in a collision. Research shows headrests can…
  • Friday, 15 December 2017
Who’s Liable in an Accident When You Lend Your Car?
#AskCoreySax When a friend or relative asks to borrow your car, the simple act of handing over the keys could unleash a Pandoraโ€™s Box of legal issues in the event of an accident. Itโ€™s difficult to say โ€œno,โ€ but before handing over the keys, you should consider what your act of kindness might cost you…
  • Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Safe Driving Practices
There were almostย 36,000ย injury-causing collisions on Ontario roads last year resulting in 49,601 people injured and another 483 killed. Officials of the provincial police identifiedย speedingย as a leading cause of fatal crashes on the roads patrolled by them. Drivers can help to ensure the safety of the occupants of their vehicles, drivers and passengers of other vehicles,…
  • Monday, 11 December 2017
Impaired Driving: What You Donโ€™t Know Might Kill You
#AskIsaacZisckind An average ofย four peopleย die each day on Canadian roads in crashes in which alcohol or drugs play a role according to MADD Canada. Although there are severe penalties for drivers arrested and convicted of driving while impaired, Statistics Canada reports that a disturbingly large number of drivers responding to a survey admitted to driving…
  • Friday, 08 December 2017
Office Party Liability
#AskJeremyDiamond The season of twinkling lights, holiday decorations and, inevitably, office holiday parties has arrived. The office party is a time-honored holiday tradition bringing together co-workers to join in celebration. These gatherings, particularly when alcohol is served, can lead to legal entanglements and liability issues. Here are a few tips to help make your holiday…
  • Wednesday, 06 December 2017
Social Host Responsibility for Accidents
#AskRichardChang Most people hosting a party or gathering at their home are more concerned about having enough food and beverages for their guests than they are about being held responsible if someone has too much to drink and is involved in an accident. Canadian courts have made it clear that a bar or restaurant serving…
  • Monday, 04 December 2017
Tips For Safe Winter Driving in Canada
#AskTatyanaLoefflerVulpe Extremely cold temperatures, ice and snow are facts of life drivers must learn to deal with in Ontario. Winter temperatures in Toronto are usually aroundย 0 degrees Celsius, but they can drop to as low as minus 25 degrees C. You might head to work in the morning under clear, sunny skies and be confronted…
  • Friday, 01 December 2017
How To Avoid Accidents On The Road During The Holidays
#AskJillianCarrington The holidays offer an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. As people take to the roads to do their last-minute shopping or to attend holiday gatherings, staying safe and not putting other people at risk should be at the top of your holiday list of things to do. According to data released…
  • Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Tips For Recognizing and Avoiding Aggressive Driving
#AskCoryRubin Speeding, tailgating and weaving in and out of lanes are more than bad driving behaviours that violate the law, they are also signs of aggressive driving. According to the provincial police in Ontario, fatalities caused by aggressive driving have increased by at leastย 80 percent. Aggressive and unsafe driver behaviour is so dangerous that the…

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