Back to School Road Safety Campaign Kicks off

  David Tulis / AP Photo

TORONTO – Police departments across the Greater Toronto Area are reminding pedestrians and motorists to be vigilant crossing the street and in school zones as thousands of students head back to class this week.

Special attention will be paid to distracted drivers with a new set fine of $490 and three demerit points.

READ MORE:
http://globalnews.ca/news/2207805/road-safety-campaign-kicks-off-as-ontario-students-head-back-to-school/


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Councillor Norm Kelly wants pedestrians to give drivers the finger

Police Promote New Ontario Road Safety Rules Ahead of Back-to-School

New Ontario road safety rules and distracted driving fines come into effect.

TORONTO – New Ontario road safety regulations come into effect Tuesdays and provincial officials are reminding motorists that you can face hefty fines if they are disobeyed.

 

 

Ontario Provincial Police Assoc./YouTube

On Sept. 1, amendments to the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act include increased fines for distracted driving, a requirement to maintain a one-metre distance when passing cyclists and the inclusion of tow trucks in the Slow Down, Move Over law.

The bill also requires that drivers wait until pedestrians completely cross the road at school crossings and at crosswalks with pedestrian-operated crossing lights.
 
Read more, here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2185883/police-promote-new-ontario-road-safety-rules-ahead-of-back-to-school/

GM RECALL: Strype Barristers LLP is Currently Handling Defect & Recall Lawsuits: Watch our Video

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Takata Recalls in Canada

Takata airbags: About 1.5 million recalls listed in Canada

Number of recalls grows as manufacturers list cars that need defective airbags replaced

So far 1.95 million cars have been recalled in Canada to replace Takata airbags. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press).

To read full article, click on the link, below.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/takata-airbags-about-1-5-million-recalls-listed-in-canada-1.3091109

For information on car models involved, click on following link.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-defectinvestigations-1433.html

Manufacturers must have quality control systems in place to prevent defective products from entering the market. They also need to provide adequate directions and warning labels to protect consumers.

When a dangerous or defective product injures an unwary consumer, one or more of the manufacturer, designer, distributor, wholesaler or retailer will be considered legally liable as long as the consumer was using the product as it was meant to be used when he or she was injured.

Strype Barristers LLP is experienced in helping determine who bears responsibility for product or manufacturing defects or inadequate warnings and information and then pursuing those responsible for the damages that their negligence has caused consumers.

In the light of recent massive auto industry product recalls and resulting lawsuits, Strype Barristers is ready to pursue those responsible for the damages that their negligence has caused you.

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Toronto Bicycle and Motorcycle Accident Law Firm: Representing Riders Who Have Been Hit by Cars

It's that time of the year again!

Bicycles and motorcycles are back on Toronto streets.

Unfortunately, this time of the year shows an increase in serious road accidents involving bicycles and motorcycles.

With the addition of bicycle lanes to its streets, the city of Toronto is promoting the use of bicycles and other forms of alternative transportation. In some cases, this has caused confusion amongst motorists that can lead to serious accidents involving life-changing catastrophic injuries.

Whether on a motorcycle or a bicycle, if you have suffered injuries as a result of negligent motorists, you could be entitled to government-regulated accident benefits through your own automotive insurance policy as well as other benefits.

In some personal injury cases, injury victims find it difficult to obtain rehabilitation and compensation for injuries.

The bike accident trial lawyers at Strype Barristers LLP can help you get results.



Motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries that can end careers and change lives forever.

In addition to accident benefits and disability benefits, you may be entitled to additional benefits if you are not at fault in your accident. You may have a claim against the driver, known as a tort claim, who was responsible for the accident. We will work closely with you, making sure you understand all of the benefits available to you beyond your insurance.

Unfortunately, there can be a perception that bicycle and motorcycle riders are reckless and that accidents and resulting injuries are inevitable. We will make a thorough case on your behalf, striving to clearly absolving you of liability and demonstrate your short term and long-term need for rehabilitation and compensation.

We Welcome the Opportunity to Represent You

To learn more about your rights, contact us for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer. To learn more about your rights after a bicycle or motorcycle accident, contact us for a free initial consultation with a Toronto motorcycle accident lawyer.

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GENERAL MOTORS RECALL: Strype Barristers LLP is Currently Handling Defect & Recall Lawsuits.

 

GM has now recalled more than 25 million vehicles in North America for various safety defects affecting a number of makes and models. Strype Barristers LLP is currently handling lawsuits in respect to the following defects / recalls:

Affected vehicles

• BUICK LaCrosse, 2005 - 2009.
• BUICK Lucerne, 2006 - 2011.
• CADILLAC CTS, 2003 - 2011.
• CADILLAC Deville, 2000 - 2005.
• CADILLAC DTS, 2006 - 2011.
• CADILLAC SRX, 2004 - 2006.
• CHEVROLET Camaro, 2010 - 2014.
• CHEVROLET Cobalt, 2005 - 2010.
• CHEVROLET HHR, 2006 - 2011.
• CHEVROLET Impala, 2000 - 2014.
• CHEVROLET Malibu, 1997 - 2012.
• CHEVROLET Malibu Maxx, 2004 - 2007.
• CHEVROLET Monte Carlo, 2000 - 2007.
• OLDSMOBILE Alero, 1999 - 2004.
• OLDSMOBILE Intrigue, 1998 - 2002.
• PONTIAC Solstice, 2006 - 2010.
• PONTIAC G5, 2007 - 2010.
• PONTIAC G6, 2005 - 2010.
• PONTIAC Grand AM, 1999 - 2005.
• PONTIAC Grand Prix, 2004 - 2008.
• PONTIAC Pursuit, 2005 - 2010.
• SATURN Aura, 2007 - 2010.
• SATURN Ion, 2003 - 2007.
• SATURN Sky, 2006 - 2010.
• GM Model Update

If you have been seriously injured or a family member killed in an accident involving one of the recalled vehicles, please contact STRYPE BARRISTERS LLP contact us directly at 416-214-2400 • 1-855-4-STRYPE for a FREE case evaluation.

There is compensation now for these injuries.
 

Let Us Explain Your Rights and Get Compensation you Deserve

 

 

Our experienced serious accident lawyers will work with you to quickly determine the time frame we are working with and make sure your rights are protected. If you have a valid claim against a negligent party, you can rely on us to hold them accountable for providing all appropriate compensation.

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Smile...you are on TTC camera!

Did you know that the Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) buses, streetcars and subway trains have video recording on them?

 You may have known this, but I bet what you didn’t know is that these videos are only available for download for a very short period of time as they are set to loop and record over old video in just a matter of hours.

Bus and streetcar videos must be downloaded within 15 hours, and subway train videos must be downloaded within 72 hours.  If these videos are not downloaded within this amount of time, known as the ‘retention period’, it will no longer exist as the video system loops and records over the old video.

Under Section 28 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and subsequent recommendations provided by the Privacy Commissioner, there are 3 occasions when these videos can be downloaded:

• 1. In aid of law enforcement;
• 2. Criminal Activity; and
• 3. Public Safety Necessity.

There is also a Video Recording Policy listed on the TTC’s website: 

https://www.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Safety_and_Security/Video_Recording_Policy/index.jsp

Under this policy there are limited circumstances in which the TTC will or can download the video, these include:

• 1. If law enforcement requests the video;
• 2. If there is a public safety reason for doing so, or;
• 3. If a person recorded by the video requests it.

This could be important if you are injured and may have a claim as this video could show what happened.  For example, what the circumstances were, how a driver was driving, and in the case of a slip and fall on TTC property, what the condition of the ground or floor was.

Once the video has been downloaded, it is then retained for a time period of one year.

It is also important to know that the bus, streetcar or subway driver cannot download the video.  It must be a supervisor, who has keys and access to the video DVR.

Therefore, if you are in an accident on TTC property, i.e. within the TTC subway system or on a TTC vehicle (be it a bus, streetcar, or subway train) and you think there has been negligence on the part of the TTC, or on someone else for that matter, this video may aid you in your case.  It is critical to request it immediately as it will not exist for long – only a matter of hours!

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