Whether heading out on foot, by car or by bike, safely reaching your destination is very important and is something we take for granted. Given that Kelowna has earned a bronze award as a bicycle community and has one of Canada’s most extensive bicycle networks, the number of crashes involving pedestrians, motorcycles and cyclists isn’t surprising. Despite improved bicycle infrastructure, Kelowna has not been spared from bike accidents happening in British Columbia (B.C.) and all over Canada. In fact, while the country averages 74 cyclist fatalities every year, about four out of five crashes involving cyclists occur at intersections in ...
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The prospect of going on a recreational boat on the many bodies of water in Ontario is enticing. Boating is a popular activity in many parts of Canada. In fact, about 12.4 million adults go boating for pleasure every year. However, as a boat operator or owner, you must have boat safety equipment in good condition when going out into the water, especially during the busy summer months. The top cause of death in boating accidents is drowning due to the lack of lifejackets or wearable personal flotation devices, which are essential tools for boating safety. Importance of Having Boat ...
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More than a third of people worldwide have some anxiety about air travel and flying, and about 2.5% suffer from intense fear or aerophobia. Telling them that air travel is much safer than driving an automobile is not much help because the basis of their fear is the loss of control. For example, passengers in a plane can’t exactly jump out when a fire breaks out or an engine fails like they could had they been in a car. Of the 170 air transportation accidents in 2020, where 13 people died and 13 others were severely injured, the most common ...
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Taking public transit is the practical option for many people in Canada, especially in busy cities in Ontario. Generally, public transit accidents are rare, but they could be life-altering when they happen. Passenger vehicles, such as buses and streetcars, carry a lot of weight, so when an accident happens, it can often lead to catastrophic injuries. However, whether you’ll be successful in a civil claim against public transit authorities will depend on the circumstances. Therefore, if you sustain public transport injuries, you should consult with a Diamond & Diamond personal injury lawyer to explore your options. Overview of Public Transit ...
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Ajax, Ontario, is well-known for the Ajax Ice Waves and the Ajax Skating Club. While the former is the city’s scuba club, the latter is their synchronized skating team. However, these are not the only notable things about Ajax. Locals and tourists prefer the city because its crime rate is 38% less than the national average. However, despite being a generally peaceful locality, Ajax’s car accident statistics are worrisome. In 1997, Sweden launched the Vision Zero program to reduce car accident injuries and fatalities to zero. In 2015, different Canadian municipalities adopted the program, with Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto being ...
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There are over 140,000 car accidents in Canada every year. Car accidents in Scarborough and North York is the highest among these cases. This shows how dangerous driving is even among friendlier and more respectful people. This also explains why road safety precautions and the dangers of driving shouldn’t be ignored. Physical forces, vehicle weight, and speed can lead to different kinds of collisions. On top of that, some types of negligence also happen more frequently than others. More often than not, it’s hard to determine who is the party at fault in a car accident. Most of the time, ...
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Speeding is a significant factor in traffic deaths and injuries all over the world. It contributed to approximately 26% of all traffic fatalities, killing 9,478 people in 2019 in the United States. Because it takes the driver longer to slow down the vehicle and avoid a collision if he or she is speeding, it increases the risk of losing control over the car and getting into accidents. Affecting both the risk of a road crash and the severity of the injuries, it’s no wonder speed limits are set and enforced in many countries. In Canada, speed limit signs are posted ...
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