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  • Wednesday, 05 November 2014
Another 6 pedestrians hit on Toronto streets
It was a sad day for Toronto and its residents. In a span of only a few hours (between 4:40 and 6:30 pm), five pedestrians were hurt after being struck by vehicles. A sixth pedestrian was struck early Wednesday morning. One of those struck include a 70-year-old woman who unfortunately suffered injuries to the head…
  • Thursday, 30 October 2014
5 Tips on Staying Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a great time for kids (and parents) as they have the chance to dress up in their favourite character and go door to door to collect candy. However, it’s also important for children and parents to exercise caution. The following are some safety tips to keep safe on Halloween: Halloween Lights Look for…
  • Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Getting Tougher on Distracted Drivers
When operating a moving vehicle: making or taking calls, texting, or interacting with a cell phone (or any other electronic device) is risky and could lead to an accident. In response to this, Ontario issued rules prohibiting cellphone use while driving on October 26, 2009. The current law carries a maximum $280 fine for distracted driving. However,…
  • Friday, 24 October 2014
Paramedics recognized for years of ‘exemplary service’
Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers have always recognized the importance of front-line workers in Ontario. Our first responders and front-line workers are the backbone of our society answering the call day in and day out. That is why we launched acampaign in which co-workers, friends and family can nominate front-line workers who have gone beyond…
  • Friday, 17 October 2014
Cars vs. Bicycles: How to Share the Road
With the increase in traffic, many commuters are turning to cycling to avoid traffic woes. Unfortunately, the city roads werenโ€™t designed with cyclists in mind. Roads arenโ€™t getting any wider, so cyclists and drivers will need to get better at sharing. The Globe and Mailย recently published an article on a few important tips cyclists and…
  • Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Auto Industry Hit Hard by Airbag Recall
We spend a significant amount of time in our cars and take for granted the safety features available during an accident. Airbags, one of the most important car safety mechanisms, are designed to minimize the harm done to a person during a collision. Recently, car manufacturers around the world have recalled vehicles due to possible…
  • Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Paramedics Lobby to Get PTSD Recognized as a Workplace Injury
The Paramedic Ride, a non-for-profit organization run by volunteer paramedics and cyclists, threw its support behind an Ontario prive member’s bill that would recognize Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a work-related injury for first responders. The proposal, spearheaded by NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo, would alter the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to presume PTSD…
  • Monday, 06 October 2014
Cyclist suffers serious head injury in TTC streetcar collision
Toronto’s buses, streetcars and subways are environmentally friendly and provide an efficient means of transport, however, they can also lead to serious injury due to their difficulty to maneuver, stop and avoid blind spots. It was recently reported that a third person, in a three week span, was struck by a TTC streetcar. The man, middle-aged…
  • Thursday, 02 October 2014
Brain Injury Group Says NFL Concussion Award Plan Flawed
On September 30, 2014, a national brain injury group condemned the proposed payout scheme for NFL concussion claims as โ€œdeeply flawed,โ€ saying it excludes many former players suffering from mood swings, depression, aggression and other related problems while favouring former players with memory problems and certain neuromuscular diseases but leaves out those with other symptoms…
  • Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Are your Children at Risk?
While the back-to-school rush can be an exciting time for children and their parents, according to local health officials, it can also be dangerous. Last year, in September and October, the London Health Sciences Centre treated patients who were hurt in over 78 severe collisions. According to Jane Harrington, Injury Prevention Specialist with the LHSC Trauma Program,…

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