Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety: Preventing Serious Injuries and Steps to Take After an Accident
Cycling and walking are excellent ways to stay fit, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy the outdoors. However, they come with risks, especially in urban environments where traffic is heavy. Ensuring safety for cyclists and pedestrians is paramount, and knowing what to do in case of an accident can make a significant difference in outcomes, particularly when dealing with serious injuries such as fractures and catastrophic impairments. Ensuring Safety for Cyclists and Pedestrians Safety Tips for Cyclists Wear a Helmet: Always wear a properly fitted helmet. It significantly reduces the risk of severe head injuries in case of an accident. ...
Protecting Cyclists and Pedestrians: The Role of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Power of a Dedicated Team
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Introduction Cyclists and pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable road users, facing significant risks of serious injuries in accidents involving motor vehicles. Unfortunately, these accidents are all too common and can have devastating consequences. In such situations, personal injury lawyers play a crucial role in helping victims seek justice and compensation for their injuries. Additionally, having a dedicated legal team can make a significant difference in navigating the complexities of these cases and ensuring that victims receive the support they need. The Risks Faced by Cyclists and Pedestrians Cyclists and pedestrians are ...
Empowering Your Recovery: How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Make a Difference After a Serious Car Accident
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, and the aftermath often brings physical, emotional, and financial challenges. When you or a loved one suffers serious injuries in a car accident, the road to recovery can be long and arduous. This is where a personal injury lawyer can make a significant difference in your claim. In this blog post, we'll explore the impact of serious injuries after a car accident and how hiring a skilled attorney can help you navigate the complex legal process to secure the compensation you deserve. Common Serious Injuries Car accidents ...
Dangers of being a pedestrian or cyclist
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] As our cities become more populated, there are more and more people taking to the streets as cyclists and pedestrians. While there are many benefits to this, such as reducing traffic congestion and promoting healthy lifestyles, it also comes with its own set of risks. In this blog, we will explore some of the dangers of being a cyclist and pedestrian and offer some tips for staying safe on the roads. Firstly, let's look at the risks that cyclists face. One of the most significant risks is the lack of protection afforded to ...
Cyclists Collisions in Canada, Statistics and Tips on how to be a safer rider
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Cycling has become one of the most common methods of transport whether its commuting to work, getting exercise, competing, or most commonly enjoying a nice bike ride. In Canada, the number of people commuting using bicycles has nearly doubled over the past 20 years. The shift in transport occurred due to the average commuting times in some of Canada’s largest cities, causing a 10% decrease of people nationwide commuting by car. Cities including Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are seeing for the first time a decrease in car commuters in over 20 years. In ...
Keeping Toronto’s Kids Safe as They Head Back to School
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] As the temperatures start to drop and children return to school, the Toronto streets change. In addition to more traffic and congestion from children heading back to school, there are more pedestrians and bike riders on the roads. According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), children 5—14 are at the highest risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. Their smaller stature makes them more difficult for motorists to see, and their impulsive movements make their actions unpredictable. Many of these pedestrians lack the judgement to keep themselves safe. Luckily, there are ...
What does your personal injury lawyer do for you?
Many people can face the dilemma whether they should consider hiring a personal injury lawyer or not. Well, without any doubt, experience and expertise of a lawyer can play an indispensable and game-changing role for you when you are seeking claim for situations or accidents that have caused an injury. In this context, when we consider exceptional or extreme cases in which you need quite a substantial claim, your attorney can be of real help in representing your case, making it strong and enhancing the chances of its success. Moreover, no one can deny the complexities of the legal system that render us ...
Car and bicycle accidents: 10 most dangerous intersections in Toronto
The City of Toronto has analyzed motor vehicle accidents data from 2009 to 2013 and came up with a list of 5 intersections, especially dangerous for car drivers and cyclists. The original data considered the number of collisions and the total traffic volume (number of vehicles using this or that intersection). Intersections with highest rates considered as the most dangerous ones and are listed below. Most dangerous intersections for drivers: Lake Shore Boulevard at Lower Jarvis Street Lake Shore Boulevard at Don Roadway Ellesmere Road at Bellamy Road Lawrence Avenue East at Midland Avenue St. Clair Avenue at Old Weston ...
Man came to police after fatal bicycle accident
August 14, Milton The man (25 y.o.) came with confession after hitting a cyclist in Toronto. The 32-year-old victim of the incident got fatal injuries and died. As per the investigation report, a motor vehicle hit the male who was cycling in Milton. The victim's name has not been released as of yet. The driver suspected to be at fault, identified as Joel Van Beek, came to police on Wednesday, August 13. Now he is facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.