Greater Toronto Area Personal Injury Law Blog

Driver fatigue is a serious problem that must be addressed

When truck drivers get behind the wheel of a transport vehicle or 18-wheeler, the driver has to be ready to cope with any obstacles that might occur during his or her route. Sadly, some drivers operate those large trucks while they are tired or fatigued. When that occurs, drivers can put their lives and the lives of those on the roadways at risk. That is unacceptable.

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Compensation after serious or fatal motor vehicle accidents

As we discussed last week, pedestrians and bicyclists don’t always have to be directly struck by a vehicle to be injured or killed in an automobile accident. If you recall, last week’s blog post was about a bicyclist who was killed and another bicyclist who was seriously injured when a light pole fell on them after the pole was struck by a car involved in an accident. That post was a harrowing reminder of how life-altering an accident can be.

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Cars hit pole, 1 bicyclist killed, other people injured

Paying attention to anything that might affect your driving is vital if you are behind the steering wheel of a vehicle. In some cases, a motor vehicle accident can lead to injuries of bystanders. A recent case in Ontario shows just how seriously bystanders can be hurt if an accident occurs.

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Does exercising help spinal cord injuries?

Some people who are involved in a motor vehicle accident might suffer from spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury can lead to difficulties in many areas of life. Some of the difficulties might be able to be managed and some improvements might occur if the person with a spinal cord injury is able to do some exercises.

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Cut in insurance benefits can affect car accident victims

Ontario’s car insurance industry is a profitable industry for a variety of people. It seems as though the victims of car accidents aren’t among that list. That isn’t to say that the insurance Ontario residents carry is useless. In fact, that isn’t the case at all.

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Long-term disability coverage varies depending on your contract

Learning that you are going to have to stop working because of a medical condition or injury is a hard pill to swallow. For some people, long-term disability is the answer to the problem of loss of income. In Canada, the qualification for long-term disability depends on your insurance contract.

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