Car Accidents

Among the many discussions across the country about whether Daylight Saving Time should go or stay, the matter of drowsy driving is also a hot subject at this time of the year. However, drowsy driving is a danger throughout the year. Too many lives are lost or...

Senior drivers have an ever-increasing presence on roads across Canada. Although older drivers have more experience than most other drivers, there is no getting away from the fact that aging could pose road safety risks. Even after driving for 50 years without ever...

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation classifies young drivers in Ontario and other provinces as teenagers between 15 and 19 and also young adults aged 20 through 24. There is no doubt that obtaining a driver’s licence is one of the highlights of any young person’s...

With every new model of vehicle that comes onto the market, motorists have more safety features to protect them from suffering catastrophic injuries in the event of an accident. Passive safety features – features that protect vehicle occupants after the impact of a...

The Cannabis Act was passed into law on June 21st, 2018. Also known as Bill-C45, the legislation will allow adults across Canada to consume recreational cannabis as of October 17, 2018.Many drivers are concerned about the impact this may have on road safety. The...

Cargo trucks and other vehicles used to transport construction materials are generally larger vehicles and carry heavier loads. A collision involving a construction vehicle could have catastrophic consequences for others on the road.In an effort to make roads safer...

With the snow officially gone and warmer weather ahead, it’s important to remember that the weather is not the only reason accidents happen on the road. Distracted driving is quickly becoming a major cause of motor vehicle collisions.One of the reasons for this...

A new piece of sports equipment has been designed specifically to reduce brain injuries in athletes. Bauer Hockey – a Canadian sports apparel brand – will begin selling the product, which studies have shown restricts movement around the brain after heavy...

Last week, the Toronto Star published an article describing a mind shift locally here in Toronto, across the country and even internationally about how we look at the problem of trauma, injury and death from motor-vehicle accidents. Broadly, many medical providers,...

At least 22 pedestrians were hit by motor vehicles in the GTA last Tuesday, December 6, according to the Toronto Star. A spokesman for the police department said he did not know the reason for the surge. Police reportedly issued an advisory to drivers, cyclists and...