#AskRichardChang The warmer springtime weather means more people will be enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Ontario cities and suburban areas offer the perfect combination of high traffic volume and people walking and jogging to pose a high risk of pedestrian accidents and injuries. When pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles, it is the pedestrian who suffers the most serious injuries. It is essential for people to know their rights and how to protect and assert them if they are ever injured in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian accidents are frequent occurrences The deaths of 11 pedestrians as a result of being struck by ...
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Recently, an elderly pedestrian was struck down on a congested street after tripping over a black, Velcro-closed shoe. The senior citizen, hit in the head of Richmond Hill during rush hour, was fortunate that he survived. Unfortunately, four other elderly pedestrians have not had the same luck on York Region roads this year. As our communities grow older and roads more congested, experts predict that pedestrian fatalities will only grow in number. According to a spokesperson for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a car strikes a pedestrian every three hours in the GTA. An article posted by the yorkregion.com has provided a list ...
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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 and face. This happened near the intersection of Dundas and Dupont streets by a pickup truck who fled the scene. She is listed in critical condition. Drivers who fail to remain at the scene of an accident, or “Hit and Run” accidents can be charged ...
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