First Driver Death in Self-Driving Car Accident

Authorities investigate first driver death in self-driving car accident

A fatal collision involving a self-driving car has been recorded in Florida.

 

"WASHINGTON — The first American death involving a car in self-driving mode presents a dilemma: How aggressively to embrace the potentially life-saving technology after a fatal crash."

Read the full article here: http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2016/07/driver_killed_in_self-driving.html 

Truck Safety

5 Driving Behaviours that are Factors in Fatal Crashes

1. Driver inattention

2. Failing to obey signs and signals

3. Driving too fast for conditions or driving above speed limit

4. Failing to stay in your lane




A manoeuvre by a car near a truck is very dangerous and is not the same as car on car.

TIPS:

Do not change lanes last minute, never cut in front of a truck.
Slow down and let the truck have the right of way.

The size of a large truck puts car occupants at risk of being killed in a crash.

"More than 320 people have died due to truck collisions in Ontario in the last five years, and the OPP say few of them were truck drivers. Between 2011 and 2015, there were 27,000 collisions involving transport trucks on roads patrolled by the OPP. 260 of those crashes resulted in fatalities, with a total of 321 people losing their lives.  Only 40 of those deaths were the drivers of the large trucks; the remainder being drivers or passengers of the other vehicles involved." http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/over-300-transport-truck-related-deaths-prompt-opp-initiative-1.2947085
 

New rules at pedestrian crossovers and school crossings in Ontario

"A new law in Ontario which came into effect Jan. 1, 2016 indicates drivers must remain stopped at a pedestrian crossovers or school crossings until the person crossing the street and the school crossing guard are off the roadway."

Read whole article, here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2431309/new-rules-at-pedestrian-crossovers-and-school-crossings-in-ontario/

A number of Ontario cities are beginning to install new crossovers this month.

Boating Accidents

Despite much more stringent licensing requirements in recent years, recreational vehicles such as boats are still involved in many accidents every year that result in catastrophic injuries and deaths.

 

Police urge safety on Ontario waterways amid increase in boating deaths

 

ORILLIA, Ont. — Provincial police say three times as many people have died in boating accidents on Ontario waterways this year compared to the same time in 2015.

The OPP say eight people have died in six separate incidents so far in 2016.

The primary source of compensation in many boat accidents are accident benefits from a homeowner's insurance policy. However, you may also have a claim against the driver who was responsible for the accident. This is known as a tort claim.

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Whether the most appropriate course of action is seeking accident benefits, pursuing a tort claim or seeking a third-party claim against the manufacturer of a recreational vehicle, our lawyers have the skills, knowledge and resources to seek the maximum rehabilitation and compensation on your behalf.

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Structure Collapse Accidents

Structure Collapse Accidents in the News: building, scaffolding, roof, stage, balcony railing, falling glass, ...

 

When structures are not built to code or properly maintained, they can collapse resulting in serious injuries and even death.

A building collapse, recently, in midtown Toronto has sent six people and one infant to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The façade of the building toppled onto Eglinton Avenue West during demolition work related to the Crosstown light-rail transit (LRT) project.

Here are some examples of structural collapse accidents to be found in news reports:

..."On June 23, 2012, part of the upper parking structure of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake Ontario collapsed causing, as alleged in the Plaintiffs’ claim, personal injury and property damage."

..."Construction project manager Vadim Kazenelson has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison for his role in a scaffolding collapse at a Toronto apartment building that left four workers dead on Christmas Eve 2009."

... "The collapse at Downsview Park crushed one of Radiohead's technicians to death and injured three others with the band. This isn't the first time an outdoor stage at a Canadian concert has collapsed, sometimes with fatal consequences. Several people were hurt last July when the stage at Ottawa's Bluesfest collapsed as Cheap Trick playing. In 2009, the main stage collapsed at Alberta's Big Valley Jamboree, near Camrose, killing one woman and injured several others."

If you or a loved one is suffering due to an injury sustained in a structure collapse, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Strype lawyers can help. We represent people and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death due to the negligence of others.

Let Us Explain Your Rights

Discuss Your Claim at No Cost or Obligation. If your career or lifestyle is threatened as a result of injuries you have suffered due to negligence, we can help you.

Contact our firm for a free consultation with a dedicated personal injury trial lawyer.

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Spring is here: It's motorcycle season!

The motorcycles are out of storage and back on Toronto streets. 

All participants in the traffic should be aware of the motorcycle riders who are back on the road. Unfortunately, this time of the year shows an increase in serious road accidents involving bicycles and motorcycles. Ontario Provincial Police says spring sunshine often brings a spike in motorcycle collisions. Read more about it here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2643474/spring-is-here-and-so-is-an-increase-in-motorcycle-collisions/

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. Strype Barristers LLP, can help you get your benefits.

AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT, THE CLOCK BEGINS TICKING RIGHT AWAY

 

After an accident, you will need to file a report and request motorcycle accident benefits within 30 days of the accident. If you are a family member of an accident victim who is still hospitalized, it is important to talk to one of our Toronto car accident lawyers as soon as possible in order to meet important deadlines.

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

We will work with our trusted medical team and the insurance companies to make sure you receive the treatment you need for serious injuries such as:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Serious orthopaedic injuries
• Severe back injuries

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.

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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Toronto cops won't attend minor crashes

By Chris Doucette, Toronto Sun

TORONTO - Unable to keep up with the ever-increasing number of fender-benders in the city, cops have decided minor crashes will no longer be investigated.

Toronto Police say the new hands-off approach to minor collisions will be implemented starting next week.

“We’ve decreased the type of calls we’re going to respond to because of the rise in total number of collisions in recent years,” Const. Clint Stibbe, of Traffic Services, said Tuesday. “The current model is no longer sustainable.”

In 2015, cops responded to nearly 64,000 collisions — an increase of more than 6,000 crashes from two years earlier.

And Stibbe said about 70% of all crashes are minor.

As of next Tuesday, Stibbe said motorists involved in collisions where the combined damage is under $2,000 no longer need to notify police or a collision reporting centre.

Read whole article here: http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/22/toronto-cops-wont-attend-minor-crashes