No Deaths or Serious Injuries on Toronto Streets? Vision Zero Has its Work Cut Out

What’s better than blanket rule-setting to prevent pedestrian accidents on Toronto’s streets? A data-driven, targeted approach, of course. Vision Zero, Ontario’s five-year program, which is aimed at bringing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries to nought, is ambitious. This bold, multi-faceted approach can make Toronto’s streets not just safer – but make them feel saner too. […]

Going Off-Road This Summer? Beware Of The 5 Most Common ATV Accident Injuries

It’s been a long wait, this year, but summer has finally arrived in Canada. That means it is the season when people will be making their way to cottages and indulging in some much-needed outdoor activity. All-Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, have become an increasingly popular outdoor pursuit. Today, people of all ages enjoy ATVs to […]

Once Bitten Twice Shy: Get The Dog Bite Compensation You Are Owed

The Canada Animal Health Institute expects there to be over 8 million canines in Canada. Clearly, we are a pet loving nation and dogs are our faithful companions. But, either through accident or owner negligence, dogs can become violent. Consider the case of a six-year-old girl who received stitches to her face after a vicious […]

Raising Speed Limits on Ontario Highways: Recipe for a Speeding Car Accident?

Toronto and Ontario have been pulling at opposite ends of the road safety string lately. While Toronto has been mulling reduced speed limits on arterial roads, Ontario’s highway speed limits are set to rise. Surely, physics doesn’t work differently for a car speeding on the highway as compared to a car in the city. A […]

Dos and Don’ts: Making Sure You Don’t Lose Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim

The motor vehicle accident is, unfortunately, an all-too-common part of driving life. However, most of assume that ‘it won’t happen to me’, which means people are generally unprepared when an accident does occur. Seeking medical attention, and if the accident is severe, involving the police are necessary and extremely important measures to be taken following […]

Been In a Fender Bender? 5 Things to Do If You’ve Been In A Car Accident

First steps after a car accident Most car accidents are, thankfully, minor and people usually step out of their vehicles unscathed. Unfortunately, even seemingly minor accidents can subsequently become the source of major headaches. As an experienced car accident lawyer, we know that every car accident is emotionally and physically challenging. Knowing what you should […]

Are Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Getting The Compensation They Deserve?

Brain injuries are amongst the most serious injuries a human being can suffer. Over 50,000 Canadians suffer brain injuries every year, and Ontario alone sees 12,000 victims who sustain a brain injury. Though there have been significant advances in diagnosing and treating brain injuries, there remain many mysteries about the human brain that modern medicine […]