Auto Accident News Blog

One Killed, Two Injured Following Collision in Amherstburg

One person was killed and two others injured after a collision in Amherstburg Monday morning. According to CTV News Windsor, police responded to the accident scene on Howard Avenue between Texas Road and Country Road 10 at about 6:30 a.m. Two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when one of the vehicles lost control and... Read More

Two Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Hwy. 401 in Tecumseh

Two people were sent to the hospital after a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 Monday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Tecumseh responded to a collision between two pickup trucks at about 3:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes near Dougall Parkway. Police say that one of the trucks was travelling east in the westbound lanes.... Read More

Will the Insurance Company Cover a Collision With a Fixed Object?

Collisions between a vehicle and a fixed object happen quite often, causing serious, life-threatening injuries. Fixed-object collisions may involve hitting guardrails, road signs, trees and utility poles. These types of collisions may involve multiple parties. Sometimes another driver may be at fault for the collision. At other times, a government entity responsible for maintaining the... Read More

When Can a Good Samaritan Be Sued for Helping an Injured Accident Victim?

Witnessing a car accident may compel someone to stop and render aid. He or she may dial 9-1-1, check for injuries and/or try to keep victims safe and calm while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. Good Samaritans are generally legally protected from liability when attending to accident victims in distress. However, they are only... Read More

Child Hospitalized After Being Struck By Vehicle in Dresden

A nine-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a vehicle at a busy intersection in Dresden on Tuesday afternoon. According to a report by CTV Windsor, the incident occurred on North Street between Holden Street and Wrights Lane at about 3:30 p.m. Chatham-Kent OPP says the boy was transported to a local area... Read More

Can I Pursue Compensation for a Collision in Whiteout Conditions?

Driving in whiteout conditions can be a scary and dangerous experience, increasing the risk of a collision. Multi-vehicle pileups, severe injuries and road closures due to whiteout conditions are reported each winter by Ontario Provincial Police. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution on the road. However, collisions can and still do happen. Being able... Read More

Leamington Crash on Highway 77 Leaves Two Dead

Two people were killed after a crash involving an SUV and transport truck in Leamington this morning. According to AM800 CKLW, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the crash on Highway 77 between Mersea Road 10 and County Road 14 at about 6 a.m. Two occupants of the SUV died at the scene. No other... Read More

Windsor Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Wyandotte Street West

Windsor police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened at about 2 a.m. on Saturday on Wyandotte Street West near Partington Avenue. The crash involved a black Honda and a concrete utility pole. The Honda was heading westbound at a high rate of speed when it crashed, according to the Windsor police. Two people... Read More

How is Liability Assessed in a Collision Involving a Recalled Vehicle?

Most collisions are due to driver error. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes a collision may be caused by a defective vehicle. A manufacturer could be held liable if their vehicle was defective and caused a collision, but who may be liable for damages in a collision involving a recalled vehicle? Our legal... Read More

Do I Have a Case if My Car Accident Was Caused by Sun Glare?

When the days are shorter during the fall and winter months, the possibility of sun glare while driving significantly increases. Everyone at some point has experienced how blinding the sun can be when it hits the windshield and shines directly in your eyes. You suddenly can barely see anything in front of you. Sun glare... Read More