Auto Accident News Blog

Do All Neck-Related Injuries in a Crash Qualify for Accident Benefits?

Many neck injuries after a crash are often mistreated or overlooked. This can lead to long-term pain and suffering. If you are in a crash and require medical treatment to heal a neck-related injury, you may be able to qualify for accident benefits coverage. These benefits are issued regardless of fault and must be included... Read More

Are Family Members Eligible for Compensation After a Fatal Accident?

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident is unimaginable, especially at the hands of a reckless and/or impaired driver. Although no amount of compensation can make up for such a loss, Ontario’s Family Law Act does allow for certain family members of the deceased victim to pursue a claim for compensation to help cover... Read More

Determining Liability for a Car Accident Involving U-Turns

U-turns are essentially sharp left turns and one of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver can execute. Drivers are required to yield to oncoming traffic before crossing into the opposite lane. In the event of an accident, fault often lies with the driver making the U-turn, although that is not always the case. Proving who... Read More

Do I Qualify for Caregiver Benefits After a Serious Ontario Accident?

If you suffered injuries in a serious Ontario accident, you may qualify for caregiver benefits, which can assist you in hiring someone to care for your dependents. However, having enough coverage to get the help you need will depend on your situation. You must be able to show that you sustained a significant impairment that... Read More

Challenges of Car Accident Cases Involving Back Pain

Back pain is common after a car accident. Any injury to the back can be quite costly, physically debilitating and emotionally traumatic. If you have suffered back pain from a crash, you may be eligible to pursue compensation to help cover your treatment and other medical-related expenses. However, back pain can be difficult to prove... Read More

Ways Insurance Companies Try to Defend Car Accident Claims

If you were injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, you will not be automatically compensated for your damages. Unfortunately, many injured accident victims are often prevented from recovering the full compensation they may be eligible to receive. Insurance companies representing and defending at-fault drivers often use several strategies to limit... Read More

How is Fault Determined in a Sideswipe Collision in Ontario?

A sideswipe collision is an all too common occurrence on the roadway. These collisions happen when the sides of two vehicles make contact when next to one another or moving in the same direction. If you have been seriously injured in a sideswipe collision, determining fault is important if you are trying to pursue compensation... Read More

Two Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Building in Kingsville

Two people were hospitalized after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a building in Kingsville just after midnight on Monday. According to BlackburnNews.com, Ontario Provincial Police and other emergency personnel were called to the accident scene around 12:30 a.m. on Main Street between Division Street and Spruce Street. Police report that one occupant sustained... Read More

Two Women Hospitalized Following Serious Crash Near Dresden

Two women were rushed to the hospital after a serious two-vehicle crash just outside of Dresden Wednesday afternoon. According to the Chatham Daily News, Chatham-Kent Police were called to the accident scene at about 3 p.m. between Dawn Mills Road and Croton Line. A 27-year-old female driver from North York was heading east on Croton Line... Read More

Do I Have the Right to Select My Own Repair Shop After a Crash?

If your vehicle is damaged in a crash, your insurer should help pay for any repairs needed. You may, however, be unsure whether you have the right to select the repair shop or if you are obligated to go to one recommended by your insurer. These concerns are valid and why understanding your rights in... Read More