Tag archives: Transportation Accidents

Deadly Transport Truck Accidents On the Rise in Ontario

#AskRobertGabor Transport trucks contribute to the nation’s economic wellbeing by moving products and raw materials throughout Canada and across the border to and from the United States. The reliance on trucks brings with it an increase in transport truck accidents. According to data compiled by the Ontario Provincial Police, there were a record number of highway collisions and fatalities in the province with 55 deaths in 7,674 collisions. As police continue their efforts to make Ontario roads safer, motorists need to become aware of the causes of transport truck accidents and what to do if they suffer injuries as a ... Read more

Injuries Don’t Just Happen: Common Injuries and Ways to Avoid Them

#AskCoryRubin Injuries place a financial strain on the nation’s health care system. More than 3,000,000 residents throughout Canada suffer serious injuries each year at a cost of almost $20 billion. Injuries are the third leading cause of death in Ontario behind cancer and heart disease with 16 people dying each day in the province because of an injury they suffered. Sadly, many, if not most, injuries are preventable provided people make decisions that minimize rather than increase the risk of injury. Leading causes of injuries According to studies, two of the leading causes of unintentional injuries are falls and transportation incidents. Transportation accidents result ... Read more