Ontario Law Firm Blog

How a Car Crash Could Cause You to Suffer a Painful Shoulder Injury

You could suffer a serious shoulder injury in a Windsor car accident, especially if your shoulder hits something during the collision. The ligaments and other tissues in your shoulder could also suffer damage if you tightly grip the steering wheel. The force of the collision could transfer up to your shoulders and cause the joint... Read More

Collision Between Two Sedans at Tecumseh Road East Sends Five to Hospital

Windsor Police had to close part of Tecumseh Road East following a crash that happened at about noon on Tuesday. The crash involved two sedans, and five people had to be taken to hospital with serious injuries. There were four people in one vehicle who suffered severe injuries and one person in the second vehicle... Read More

Partners, Associates Attend Retreat and Learn About the Nuances of Body Language

Thank you to Mark Bowden of TRUTHPLANE https://truthplane.com/home/people/mark-bowden/ who challenged our partners and lawyers to better understand the nuance of body language and how that helps us become more effective communicators. We had 4 fascinating sessions learning more about ourselves and each other. You are incredible Mark!!! Read More

7 Catastrophic Bicycle Accident Injuries That Could Affect The Rest of Your Life

While some bicycle crashes cause minor injuries, many others result in serious, life-altering injuries. Riders do not have anywhere near the level of protection as those in cars. That means riders have a much higher risk of serious injury if they get hit by a car. Below, we discuss some of the most common catastrophic... Read More

30-Year-Old Man Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Motorcycle Crash

There was a catastrophic collision between an SUV and a motorcycle on Saturday night near Holburn Street and Barton Street. The motorcycle rider suffered life-threatening injuries. The police arrived at the scene at about 7:30 p.m. They had to close the area for several hours while traffic reconstruction and forensic identification units investigated the crash.... Read More

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Friday Puts One Person in Hospital With Serious Injuries

One person had to be rushed to hospital on Friday night after getting seriously injured in a collision on Highway 3. The crash occurred after 8 p.m. near Kingsville and it involved three vehicles. Essex County OPP came to the scene to investigate. They closed both sides of the highway from Arner Townline to Cameron... Read More

Can I File a Claim For Injuries From a Public Bus Crash in Ontario?

Generally, taking a public bus or other modes of public transit is an incredibly safe way to travel. That said, accidents can still happen, and victims could suffer significant injuries and damages. This is particularly true for victims who are not on the bus at the time of the crash, such as other drivers, pedestrians... Read More

Collision at Lauzon Road and Wyandotte Street East Sends One to Hospital

There was an injury crash yesterday around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Lauzon Road. A black SUV and silver sedan collided, with the sedan suffering serious damage to the front driver side. The driver was seriously injured and had to be hospitalized. After the crash, the two vehicles involved came... Read More

Can a Passenger be at Fault in a Windsor, Ontario Car Accident?

Could a passenger cause a car crash? What if the passenger grabbed the steering wheel and took control of the car? Below, we discuss passenger liability for an auto accident in Ontario, including the McKay v. Park case. This is a case from 2013 that reached an Ontario Superior Court, and it involved a passenger... Read More

What Do I Do if I Am Involved in a Car Crash While Vacationing Outside of Canada?

A vacation is supposed to offer a break from all the stresses of your everyday life. The trouble is, you never know when something could go wrong during your trip. You could get into a car crash and be left wondering what to do next and how to find the answers to numerous questions. Does... Read More