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Child Injured in Riverside Drive Crash on Sunday

A child sustained serious injuries on Sunday afternoon following a collision near Riverside Drive and Langlois Avenue. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. and involved a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, according to a Windsor police spokesperson. The child was transported to hospital. Windsor Star reported that Riverside Drive remained closed to traffic between Parent... Read More

Challenges of Securing Accident Benefits for a Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are some of the most common car accident injuries. These injuries can range from mild concussions to more severe injuries leading to permanent and irreversible brain damage. However, current law makes it harder for Ontario car accident victims to obtain accident benefits for life-altering brain injuries. There are a lot of... Read More

Deadly Four-Vehicle Crash in Chatham-Kent Under Investigation

Two people died Friday evening in a four-vehicle crash on Queen’s Line in Chatham, Ontario. Four other vehicle occupants were also injured in this collision. Chatham-Kent police responded to the deadly Queen’s Line crash around 7 p.m. at Dillon Road. According to CTV News Windsor, police say the crash occurred when a 27-year-old Windsor man... Read More

Ontario Provincial Police Laid 9,392 Charges During Canada Road Safety Week

Canada Road Safety Week lasted six days and ended on Monday, with Ontario Provincial Police laying 9,392 charges, including 8,020 for speeding. OPP also responded to 935 crashes on the roads they patrolled and laid 138 charges for stunt driving, 216 for impaired driving, and 177 for distracted driving. Drivers and passengers were also issued... Read More

Can You Seek Compensation for a Crash if the Airbags Did Not Deploy?

If you were hurt in a crash and your airbag did not deploy, you may be unsure if you are able to seek compensation for your injuries. Depending on your situation, you may have a claim against the vehicle or airbag manufacturer and other liable parties. Reach out to one of our experienced Windsor-based car... Read More

Study Reveals Increase of Poor Driving Behaviours Amid Pandemic

A recent study from the University of Windsor revealed that driving behaviours deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only was there an increase in dangerous driving habits, but drivers also distanced themselves from acknowledging their own bad practices. The study is co-authored by University of Windsor Francesco Biondi, associate professor of kinesiology, and graduate student... Read More

Nine Traffic Fatalities Reported in Essex County This Year

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) released statistics today on the number of vehicle fatalities in the region. So far this year, Essex County OPP has responded to a total of six fatal collisions in 2022. These collisions have resulted in nine deaths. These numbers are only slightly less compared to the same time in 2021, when... Read More

Fatal Multi-Car Crash Closes Queens Line in Tilbury

Chatham-Kent police say one person suffered fatal injuries and another was badly injured in a crash that happened early Monday morning on Queens Line in Tilbury. According to a report in Windsor News, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at about 6:56 a.m. Monday morning near Davidson Road. As a result of the crash,... Read More

Is It Ever Too Late or Too Soon to Call a Lawyer for Help?

Many times, car crash victims are unsure if they need a lawyer to help them pursue compensation for their medical bills and other damages. That is often the reason some victims wait to contact a lawyer or try to manage the legal process on their own. However, if you wait too long to call a... Read More

19-Year-Old Driver Dies Following a Crash in Chatham Kent

A 19-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning. A female passenger in the vehicle, also 19 years-old, suffered life-threatening injuries. According to a Windsor News report, emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash around 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. The single-vehicle collision happened on McNaughton Line East at... Read More