Tag archives: Accident Injury

What Not To Do After A Car Accident

#AskDarrylSinger It’s summer, and millions of people will take to the roads to enjoy the many vacation spots throughout Ontario. Cars, motor homes and other vehicles carrying vacationers to their destinations only add to the likelihood that you could be involved in a car accident. There are millions of articles on the internet explaining what you should do following a car accident, but it is equally important to know what not to do. The following tips about what not to say and do following an accident could protect at the crash site while protecting your rights to make a claim ... Read more

5 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Summer offers perfect weather conditions for exploring Ontario on a motorcycle. The opportunity to experience the open roads and scenic countryside without being enclosed by a steel frame and glass make motorcycles a popular mode of transportation for commuting as well as for recreational purposes. Although motorcycles account for only 2% of the vehicles on the roads and highways, their riders and passengers make up more than 10% of motor vehicle fatalities. It is important for riders to know the five most common causes of motorcycle accidents and how to avoid them. #1 Left-turning cars and trucks Vehicles making a ... Read more

Hiking: Know Your Rights If Injured On A Trail

#AskMichaelBlois Ontario offers its residents and visitors countless scenic trails suitable for hiking and off-road cycling no matter what level of experience or ability a person might possess. Chances are that being injured in an accident is the last thing on your mind as you set out for a day of fun and exercise, but accidents and injuries do occur. The law in Ontario offers land owners and occupiers protection against claims made by individuals injured in recreational areas, but the protection is not absolute. If you are injured while hiking or biking on a trail, you could be entitled ... Read more

Watch Out For These Common Types of Transport Truck Accidents

#AskRichardChang If you drive a passenger vehicle, the sight in your rearview mirror of a transport truck approaching a highway speed can be intimidating. One in five traffic collisions involves at least one truck according to data compiled by Ontario Provincial Police. Improper maintenance, loads shifting and driver fatigue are only a few of the causes of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Knowing some of the common types of transport truck accidents and their causes could help to keep you safe when on Ontario roads. Watch out for wide turns Large commercial vehicles, particularly tractor-trailers, require more room than smaller vehicles when negotiating ... Read more

Understanding the Insurance Claims Process

Isaac Zisckind, Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, discusses the importance of navigating and understanding the nuances of the auto insurance claims process. Getting injured in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. Dealing with the sudden pain, or even pain that only begins to affect you a few days later can debilitate your way of life and affect your loved ones. In many car accident cases, pain does not start right at the time of collision, but only later, when one overcomes the initial shock and adrenaline. Most of us will hopefully never encounter a situation where we are ... Read more