As a pedestrian, you always have to keep your eyes peeled for distracted drivers and aggressive bikers who are trying to dominate the road. But do you know when you, as a pedestrian, actually have the right of way and when drivers or bikers should be yielding to you? If you’re unsure, read on to […]
Category: Safety
7 Summer Safety Tips
The summer is typically a busy season with lots of time dedicated to outdoor recreation, including time at the cottage, road tripping adventures, and much more. But with an increase in activity comes the increased risk of injury. To keep you and your family safe while enjoying the season, we’ve compiled a few of our […]
11 Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Icy roads and poor visibility can make the winter a stressful and dangerous time to drive. But with some planning and preparation, you can stay safe and help protect others who are out on the road as well. Here are some safety tips for winter driving to remember each and every year. Prepare Your Vehicle […]
Distracted driving-new laws coming.
Distracted Driving These days, it seems very foreign to see someone talking on a cell phone while driving. Since 2009, Ontario drivers have been banned from using hand-held devices that create distracted driving behind the wheel. Since then, the use of cell phones and other personal electronics has risen and driver distraction has increased with the introduction of smart watches, […]
Product liability : Can having a garage sale make you liable?
Garage Sales and Product Liability What do product liability and garage sales have in common. Springtime brings new beginnings. When the warm weather finally comes, we are all anxious to open the doors and windows and begin the spring cleaning. Out with the old and in with the new. As the seasons change and the […]
It’s fair season. How safe are Canada’s amusement park rides ?
Amusement parks and safety We have all seen the horrific videos of innocent thrill seekers thrown from amusement park rides while spectators below watch in disbelief. Most recently, a young man at the Ohio State Fair fell to his death when a faulty part caused him to be ejected from the ride he was on. […]
Ottawa lawyers advising you to be extra vigilant during grad season
Graduation student in Ottawa It’s graduation season. There will be ceremonies, house parties and a host of other celebrations honouring great accomplishments. There will also be drinking, partying, distracted driving and other risks and dangers that can turn a night of celebration into a tragedy. Let’s make this is a season to remember or all of […]
Summertime and personal injury
It’s never a good time for a personal injury Summertime is peak time for personal injuries in Canada with more than 30 per cent of all injuries occurring in the warmer months. * Half of those injuries happen between noon and 6:00 p.m. and the main cause of summer injuries comes from people falling, including […]
Don’t let a fun outing result in an ATV accident .
What happens if you are involved in an ATV accident ? Every year at this time, as the weather gets warmer, we hear more and more about accidents and insurance claims involving an ATV accident or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles. A day out enjoying nature is always fun. Operating a motor vehicle without […]
Cycling Accident Statistics and Cycling Safety
Cycling Accident and Safety It’s a sure sign of spring when neighborhood streets and sidewalk traffic is jammed with kids on bikes, their flowered baskets and suped up BMX models. Kids love bikes, but travelling at high speeds, lack of control over the bike when learning and neglecting to wear a helmet contribute to the […]
