Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?
You might be asking a question to yourself again and again - "why do I need a lawyer?" Well, whether a car accident involves you, or loved ones – we are pretty sure that you want to get the best possible solution from the incident happened. In such cases, it is best to talk with an experienced lawyer who can help you out of the same situation. There are several reasons for getting in touch with the lawyer. However, before discussing the reasons to hire a lawyer, let's talk about the steps which need to be taken immediately after a ...
Premises Liability Laws in Ontario relating to Slip and Fall
Every property owner has a responsibility to keep their abodes safe and hazard free, not only for the people living there, but also for the visitors. However, in worst case when an injury occurs at a home, the responsibility falls on the homeowner for all the problems that the injured person has to go through. And, in case of slip and fall, the most common question that pops up in mind is who's responsible? This is where the legal term premises liability comes into picture. The definition goes somewhat like this ‘The legal responsibility of property owners to ensure that ...
Fatal car accidents in Ontario – 10 years statistics released by OPP
What is a fatal car accident? As defined by thefreedictionary.com, a fatal accident is an accident that causes someone to die. So, a fatal car accident or a fatal collision can be defined as an accident when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, causing someone's death. The death of a family member in a motor vehicle accident is one of the most devastating experiences that anyone can go through. The loss is even more painful when it is caused by the negligence of another person. What do fatal collision statistics say? OPP ...
Motorcycle accident awareness campaign Toronto Police
Spring is coming, the weather becomes warmer and more dry. For many motorcycle riders in Toronto and the entire province that means the beginning of spring and a new season. This is for sure an exciting event for all motorbike lovers, impatient to get on the road as soon as possible, but it is also hard times for Police. What is the main cause of motorcycle accidents in Toronto? This spring, Toronto Police is doing their best to get all motorcyclists starting the 2015 season prepared and safety-concerned. They are reminding both motorcycle riders and car drivers that motorcycle safety ...
Man got serious injuries after falling onto subway tracks
April 4, 2015 Toronto, Ontario The accident occurred during the mid-afternoon. A man who was using an electric mobility scooter fell onto the subway tracks of College station in downtown Toronto, getting a serious leg injury. As officials say, the middle-age looking man left a train at College station. He found out that there was no elevator available, so he tried to turn around to go back to use another station and lost control. He accidentally fell off the edge of the platform. Elena Siviero was one of passengers on a subway train that came to a halt after the ...
$77 million settlement for families in Lac-Megantic rail disaster
The compensation plan offers payments from $328,000 to $3.7 million for the 47 individuals killed Families of the victims of the train crash near Lac-Megantic which happened back in 2013 are being proposed compensation around $77 million as a part of a plan to pay for the damages and reconstruction costs. The disaster has taken place when an unattended 74-car freight train carrying Bakken formation crude oil began rolling down the tracks and derailed, resulting in the fire and explosion of multiple tank cars. 42 people got killed, 5 more presumed dead. Another victim, a local firefighter who was among ...