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 ...
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Personal Injury Claims with Serious Catastrophic Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Personal injury claims are a critical aspect of the legal system that seeks to provide justice and compensation to individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. While personal injury cases can encompass a wide range of injuries, some cases involve serious catastrophic injuries that have profound and lasting impacts on the victims' lives, often resulting from motor vehicle accidents. In this blog, we will delve into the complexities of personal injury claims involving such severe injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, the challenges they pose, and the ...
Navigating the Fall Back Transition: Daylight Saving Time’s Impact on Accidents Involving Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motor Vehicles
Introduction As autumn's vibrant hues grace our surroundings, we prepare for the annual Daylight Saving Time (DST) ritual, which includes setting our clocks back by one hour. While this additional hour of sleep might be a welcomed respite, it carries unexpected consequences, especially when it comes to accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, motor vehicles, and the potential for serious injuries, including brain injuries. In this blog, we'll delve into the surprising impact of DST's fall back transition on these specific accident scenarios, the contributing factors, and strategies to stay safe during this seasonal change. The Fall Back Effect on Accidents Shift ...
Navigating Road Safety: Accidents Involving Bicyclists, Motorcyclists, Pedestrians, and Rollerbladers
As more people embrace alternative modes of transportation and recreational activities, the roads become a shared space for various individuals, including bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and rollerbladers. While these modes of transportation offer convenience, health benefits, and fun, they also come with their own set of risks. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges faced by these road users and discuss essential safety measures to help prevent accidents and ensure a safer environment for all. Bicyclists Bicycling is a popular means of transportation and a favorite recreational activity for many. However, collisions involving bicycles can have severe consequences. To ...
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 ...
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.
Driver of SUV that hit cyclists suing dead teen’s family
October, 2012 Three friends were riding their bicycles late one night, when they were hit from behind by an SUV. The SUV driver is now suing the family of one of the victims of that accident. Unbelievable… …