Back to School: Stay Attentive on the Road and Prevent Accidents
As the school year kicks off, our routines shift, and the roads become busier with school buses, young pedestrians, and parents rushing to drop off their kids. With this increase in road activity, it’s more important than ever to be attentive behind the wheel. For many, back-to-school season also means a spike in car accidents, leading to unnecessary injuries and life-altering consequences. The Impact of Distracted Driving Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents, particularly during the hectic back-to-school months. Checking your phone, adjusting the GPS, or even engaging in deep conversation can divert your ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pedestrians and Accidents and how to prevent them from happening
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Pedestrian accidents are a serious and unfortunately common occurrence on our roads. Every year, hundreds of pedestrians are involved in accidents involving cars and other vehicles in Canada. Ontario alone averages over a hundred deaths a year. In 2020, 116 pedestrian related fatalities were recorded because of accidents, making it one of the top reasons for road fatalities. These accidents can have devastating consequences for both the pedestrian and the driver involved but can often be avoided with proper precautions and awareness. One of the main causes of pedestrian accidents is distracted driving. ...
Fall Time Change Linked to Rise in Toronto Pedestrian Accidents
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] As Halloween approaches and the weather continues to cool, Toronto pedestrians enjoy the last weeks before the streets are covered in the frozen blanket of winter. Daylight Saving Time will end on 2am on Sunday, November 1, 2020, giving GTA residents a welcome extra hour of sleep for the upcoming work week. Unfortunately, the with that extra hour comes a price on the other end—added danger during the evening commute. Although the fall change backward seems to be less physically stressful than moving the clock forward an hour in the spring, it carries ...
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 ...
Pedestrian Accidents Are Rampant in the GTA
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Being a pedestrian can be risky in any city, but Toronto residents take their lives into their hands every time they step out onto the streets. According to statistics, six pedestrians are injured or killed every day in our fair city. Our pedestrian accident rate is on the rise, leaving residents to fear setting foot outdoors. At a time when most major cities’ pedestrian accident rates are plummeting, why are Toronto’s getting worse? Common Misconceptions About Causes of Pedestrian Accidents Whenever there is a problem, you will find someone with an opinion about ...
Pedestrian Accidents: What Should You Know About Your Legal Rights?
Modernization has brought many changes along with it, and the most apparent one is on the way we live and how we go about doing our daily activities. Without any doubt, a vehicle have become the part and parcel of our daily routine, and all thanks to them we are able to carry on our work with more efficiency. But the sad side of the story definitely remains the number of road accidents that are on the rise with each passing day. Recent studies are revealing very shocking facts that there are thousands pedestrians who become victims of road accidents, ...
Failure to Yield Right of Way to Pedestrians
The roads and fast moving vehicles are made for our convenience and surely we have derived a lot of benefits by using this provision. Our life is indubitably becoming fast paced, and increased pressure on the accelerator is now part of our routine. But wait! If you fail to follow the traffic rules, you might have to face a lot of legal complications and one such problematic situation can be failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians which, we are going to discuss in this article. In general perspective, the right of way comes into existence to avoid mishaps on the ...
When to consult with a lawyer after a car accident?
Car accidents can happen to anyone, and the sorrow they bring along is inevitable. So, what can one do in such circumstances? Is there any sort of legal help available when someone has been hit by a car? What is the best solution in such circumstances? Well, if questions like these or similar ones are clubbing your mind, then by the time you will end up reading this article, I am sure you are going to have answers to all such questions. So, let us discuss about the same and see what an attorney or a lawyer can do to ...
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 ...