Mobile technology is very attractive and very tempting. It is difficult for many to resist the urge to check their text messages or emails while driving, despite distracted driving laws. In Ontario, a driver can penalized for distracted driving and ordered to pay a fine for distracted driving. Even just holding a mobile device without […]
Under the Highway Traffic Act, a bicycle is considered a vehicle, and a bicyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as other road users when it comes to obeying traffic laws. Cyclists are subject to fines for failure to comply with the rules of the road.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 3 Read Post »
When it comes to changing lanes, cyclists should remember that the cars the vehicles in the other lane have the right of way and remember the importance of waiting for an opening before changing lanes, performing shoulder checks and signaling.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 2 Read Post »
The Ministry advises that cyclists traveling slower than the rest of traffic should stay as close as possible to the right edge of the road. Cyclists are allowed to use the whole lane if staying close to the right edge of the road is unsafe.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 1 Read Post »
Winter weather is heading towards Windsor with a cold weather alert and Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday and Thursday. Windsor is expected to receive rain, snow and potentially freezing rain. A total of 15 -25 cm of snow is expected to fall in the Windsor region.
Recently, Toronto Police ran a campaign called “The Text That Could End Them All” where they used a hearse to catch distracted drivers. Currently, the OPP are running a campaign that ends on March 14, 2014 targeting distracted drivers.
Distracted Driving Fines Increase As of March 18, 2014 Read Post »
This past Sunday was the implementation of Daylight Savings Time, where we lost an hour of sleep so we can gain an hour of daylight. The issue with adjusting the start and end of daylight is that the body has to adjust as well. “Spring ahead” can cause restlessness at night and sleepiness during the day.
An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you to find treatment providers in the area you live in your area and help you access the treatment you need. We will fight for your rights to medical and rehabilitation benefits if the injury is as a result of a motor vehicle accident and if you have no access to insurance, or your insurance company has denied your benefits, we can help you find a way to afford treatment.
The Importance of Rehabilitation after a Traumatic Brain Injury Read Post »
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) have been receiving a lot of attention in the news, between the NFL lawsuit, the NHL lawsuit and Michael Schumacher’s serious injury during a skiing accident. Too often the media focuses on athletic concussions and athletic traumatic brain injuries, which takes attention away from non-athletic brain injuries.
OPP Commissioner, Chris Lewis has been critical of how Ontario drivers have been driving this winter. The OPP commissioner has put out a call for poor behaviour on the road to stop.
Ontario Provincial Police Begging Drivers to Change Driving Behaviours Read Post »
