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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reflectors and Road Safety
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] If you’re like many Ontario residents, you often rely on riding your bicycle or walking to improve your health and mental well-being, as well as help reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, these healthy habits come with a big risk - sharing the road. If a motor vehicle collides with you while you are out on the road on foot or on a bicycle, the consequences can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to observe bicycle and pedestrian laws and best practices, including using reflectors to improve visibility. Safety By the Numbers Over 90% of ...
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: 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, ...
Hit by a car: a little girl died in a car accident in Toronto
July 16, 2014 Toronto The 7 years old girl was trying to cross the street south of Eglinton Avenue. Around 4:30 p.m. this tragedy happened when she was hit by a vehicle. …