Tag archives: Highway

Entitlement to compensation when someone dies in a truck collision

#AskJeremyDiamond It can be intimidating for drivers of passenger vehicles to be riding next to or in front of a large transport truck traveling at highway speeds. Your fears about what could happen to you and the passengers in your vehicle in the event of a collision are well-founded. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, one out of every five highway crashes in the province involve at least one commercial truck. When someone is killed in a truck accident, questions arise about who can be held responsible for paying compensation and which members of a victim’s family have the right to make ... Read more

Summer road trip safety

#AskNadiaCondotta Summer is traditionally the time when families throughout Ontario take to the highways for holiday and vacation getaways. An increase in traffic brings with it an increase in accidents. More people are killed on the nation’s highways in the summer than at other times of the year. There are some precautions you can take to keep yourself and others travelling with you safe this summer. Make certain your vehicle is safe and ready for the trip Worn wiper blades can make it difficult to see during late afternoon summer thunderstorms. Take you vehicle to your local automotive center to have ... Read more