Changes to Accident Benefits in Ontario which impacts all of us
Ontarian provincial government is not planning to cut auto premiums of private passengers more, but the Liberals are going to make changes into the Insurance Act in order to reduce the total mandatory coverage for medical and rehabilitation benefits, and also review the definition of what is catastrophic injuries. Charles Sousa - Minister of Finance, in the budget for the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year, announced that the government of Ontario is planning to "change the standard benefit level" under the mandatory auto coverage, $86,000 to $65,000, which will now include attendant care services as well. Those amounts are 50% ...
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 ...
Possible changes in reporting car accidents in Ontario
March 25, 2015 Toronto Province may increase mandatory reporting limit for car accidents without personal injuries from $1,000 to $2,000 Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says it's important to update auto collision reporting regulations to keep pace with what's in the marketplace. Collisions and accidents of any type, from fender-benders to rear-end hits, Ontario is considering changes to the way how motorists are required to report auto collisions when no personal injuries occurred. The minimum value for reporting damage to police or a collision reporting centre could soon be doubled ($2,000 comparing to $1,000 as was set back in 1998). ...
Car collisions with wild animals – hundreds of injuries every year
While seeming like something that is not going to happen in anybody's life, the problem is more serious as statistics says. There are 4 to 8 vehicle collisions with large animals every hour in Canada In Ontario, 1 out of every 17 vehicle collisions involves a wild animal What to do to minimize collision risk? One of the factors you should consider is the landscape you're going through. As per research, areas with roadside flora as well as places where creeks intersect with roads are highly dangerous, tending to lead to more auto accidents. Also, it's not a surprise that ...
Motorcycle fatal accidents reach 7-years maximum – OPP warns drivers
Ontario Provincial Police raised the concern about rapidly growing number of deaths in motorcycle crashes. They are sending warnings for Ontario drivers, highlighting that the number of fatalities is almost hitting the highest number in recent 7 years. As per Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, OPP have investigated 26 accidents involving motorcycles this year (25 motorcyclists and one passenger have gotten fatal injuries). As per the last year's statistics, the number of incidents was 29 but there are still good couple of several months with good conditions for bikers to ride this year. We're concerned these numbers may continue to climb and ...
Bill 15 to help 9 million drivers of Ontario
July 21, 2014 Toronto In his interview, Vice-President of Insurance Bureau of Canada has brought some good news for Ontario’s motorists: The quick introduction of Bill 15 is a very strong message from the Wynne government that it is serious about reducing fraud and the high costs in Ontario’s current auto insurance system. But we shouldn’t lose sight of the other good news: insurers are passing these savings along to consumers in the form of reduced rates. …
Toronto public transit – TTC vehicles involved in 18,000 collisions last 5 years
Andy Byford, Toronto Transit Commission CEO, states that majority of the thousands of accidents TTC vehicles involved in every year are completely outside the TTC’s control. …
A police officer is charged in Toronto fatal car accident
Toronto, June 12, 2014 Constable Remo Romano of York Regional Police (YRP) is facing charged with dangerous driving caused death in a fatal car accident in Toronto. The collision occurred in Toronto in February, 2014. While on-duty, the YRP officer was behind the wheel when his vehicle hit a pedestrian – 18-year-old woman. That happened near Warden Road and St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough. …
Trasnport Canada to recall over 150,000 Toyota and Scion cars
Transport Canada Recall # 2014123 Recall Date: 2014/04/09 Notification Type: Recalls Audit System: Seats And Restraints Manufacturer Recall Number: SSC233 The number of vehicles or components affected by the recall: 152,438 Category: Car Recall Details On certain vehicles, the front seat position adjustment mechanism springs could break. That may cause cause seats to appear to be locked into their final position even though they are not. This could allow the seats to slide both forward or backward directions in a car accident, increasing a chance of a personal injury. Fix: Dealers will inspect seat rails and replace as necessary. Make ...