How to choose a car accident lawyer in Toronto
Choosing a car accident lawyer Let's say you are driving. You stop your car when you come across a red light. To pass the time, you start thinking about the task you want to accomplish by the end of the day anyhow, and then BAM! You hear that sound and when you tried to move forward and backward, you realized that someone has hit your car badly. And, right at that very moment, all your big plans for the day will flush down into the gutter. You will spend your whole day waiting for the police to come in order ...
Most common types of motor vehicle accident injuries
As per the report revealed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 3 million people meet with vehicle accident every year across the US. Different kinds of injuries occurs because of motor vehicle accidents and can also vary from person to person, as it completely depends on the situation of a car accident. Some injuries can be resolved within a few days without requiring any medical treatment; however, some other types of injuries are considered serious and may result in this or that level of temporary or permanent physical disability, and require accident rehabilitation and healthcare. Severity of injuries ...
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 ...
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). ...
Personal injury lawyers Toronto about multi-vehicle accidents
What is a multi-vehicle accident A multi-vehicle collision (colloquially known as a pile-up or chain-reaction crash) is a road traffic accident involving many vehicles. Generally occurring on high-capacity and high-speed routes such as freeways, they are one of the deadliest forms of traffic accidents. The most disastrous pile-ups have involved more than a hundred vehicles. Wikipedia - multiple vehicle collision Main causes of multi-car accidents There are several main factors that usually can cause a chain car accident. Of course there may be other circumstances or a combination of factors but those are rare. Low visibility conditions is probably the ...
GM: 75 more car accident claims; 4 more fatal accidents claimed
It started when General Motors acknowledged the defect in the ignition switch of hundreds of thousands of GM cars. The defect which caused the ignition to switch from the "Run" to "Accessory" mode on its own, resulting in vehicles stalling and preventing the airbag from deployment in a car accident. Last week General Motors Company received 75 more claims for compensation, related to the well-known ignition switch defects in GM cars, resulting in 4,312 cases, stated the official of the GM compensation program on February 16th, 2015. The number of cases, confirmed eligible for compensation, increased from 131 to 143. ...
Toronto Personal Injury Lawyers about single vehicle car accidents
What is a single vehicle accident? A single vehicle car accident (collision, crash) is a road traffic accident with only a single vehicle involved. There may or may not be personal injuries occurred. What are the main factors leading to a single vehicle auto collision? Slick Road Conditions Distracted Driving Bad Roadway Conditions Animals on the Road Flying Objects Bright Sun / Sun Glare Should I hire a personal injury lawyer to file a claim? A motor vehicle accident usually involves several cars, motorcycles, trucks or other vehicles. If you are not at at fault (an accident happened due to ...
26 people injured in a bus accident
Twenty six Canadians were travelling in the tour bus from Toronto to New York City. Unfortunately the bus got into a motor vehicle accident, crashing into a parked vehicle. The incident happened near Syracuse, N.Y. tonight. …
Tracy Morgan blamed by Walmart for his personal injuries in the MVA
They filed a response to Tracy Morgan’s and three other victims' complaint made by their lawyers. The car accident left him Morgan seriously injured and was fatal for a friend of his. The auto collision happened in New Jersey, on June 7th 2014. Tracy Morgan and his team along, including his longtime friend James McNair, were returning back from their show, when a truck, allegedly driven by a Walmart employee, slammed into the rear of their limo bus. McNair was killed in the car crash, the other passengers were injured. Morgan was taken to the hospital with multiple trauma: broken ...
Justin Bieber in court today in connection to MVA
Dangerous driving, assault case charges resulting from the incident happened in Stratford in August Bieber's case is due today, but he is unlikely to show up in Stratford court. The motor vehicle accident in question happened last month. An ATV and a minivan collided on a country road not far from Bieber father's house. It's not fully confirmed if JB was actually driving the vehicle, in spite of the fact that some pictures show him and Selena Gomez riding the ATV. Brian H. Greenspan - the lawyer of Bieber's, stated that Bieber is not at fault after the MVA, putting ...
Hyundai judged to pay $73 million to the families of 2 kids killed in the MVA
September 23, 2014 The Hyundai Motor company is obligated to pay $73 million to the families of Trevor Olson and Tanner Olson - two teenagers from Montana died in a motor vehicle accident back in 2011. As per the judge's statement, the car crash is blamed on a defect of the steering wheel, and as a result both kids died. Her honor Judge Deborah Kim Christopher has rejected Hyundai’s bid for reduction of the original $240 million punitive award. Judge Christopher also upheld the state court jury’s award of $8.1 million in actual damages to the families of two cousins, ...
Justin Bieber charged following MVA in Ontario
August 29 Toronto, ON Justin Bieber is facing charges with assault and dangerous driving after a motor vehicle accident involving an ATV and a car. The incident happened near Stratford, ON, on August 29th. The collision supposedly involving Bieber, his girlfriend Selena Gomez, Todd Gillis and Sean O’Neill - photographers from Toronto was investigated by OPP. Police suspect an argument between the drivers after the ATV collided with Gillis’ minivan has taken place. As per Constable Kees Wijnands' interview to The Canadian Press, no personal injuries resulted from the collision reported. Justin Bieber was arrested and released on a promise ...