Animals Crossing
It is terrible! You are driving along without any problems one minute and a second later an animal darts into the road and you hit it. Traffic accidents involving animals are tragic and can...
Tagged: safety
When to Know If It’s Time to Give Up Your Licence as A Senior
During 2015 in Canada, 418 people age 65 years and older died in traffic-related accidents. This age group had the highest number of deaths that year related to traffic accidents. In addition, 1,333 seniors...
School Bus Safety
School bus safety is not limited to when buses are in transit. Children are at risk for an injury when they are waiting for the bus, entering the bus, or exiting the bus. Inattentive...
Reducing Your Risk of a Spinal Cord Injury
According to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, there are approximately 600 spinal cord injuries every year in Ontario (1,500 per year throughout Canada). Spinal cord injuries can result in life-altering disabilities, including partial and complete...
The Dangers of Extreme Sports Facilities
Did you know that the extreme sports facilities that you and your children enjoy are not required to report injuries to the government or the public? That is correct. Two news stories a few...
Should You Bother Suing A Restaurant For Food Poisoning?
Suffering from food poisoning or foodborne illness can be extremely unpleasant. The symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild symptoms that go away in a couple of days or severe reactions that can...
Electric Bicycle Rules and Laws in Ontario
Electric bikes or “e-bikes” are becoming popular throughout Ontario as an alternative form of transportation. You may have seen more and more of these bicycles and wondered if there are special rules that apply...
Safety at The Zoo
The Star recently reported on the increase in accidents at the zoo for 2016. According to the story, accidents increased from 122 in 2015 to 174 in 2016. This total is significantly higher than the...
Safety While Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is exciting, thrilling, and amazing, but it can also be very dangerous. Regarding of whether you are climbing or descending, there are dangers you encounter that can result in a mounting biking...
Understanding Demerit Points
If you are convicted of a driving-related offence or traffic violation, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation adds demerit points to your driving record. When you receive demerit points, the points remain on your driving...
