Month: December 2014

Professor killed, man injured in Ontario car accident

On behalf of Rooz Law posted in Car Accidents on Monday, December 29, 2014.

According to Middlesex law enforcement officials, a York University professor was killed in a Dec. 16 motor vehicle accident. Reportedly, the event occurred around 4:19 p.m. in London.

Officials said that the professor, a 58-year-old woman, had been driving a BMW west on 13 Mile Road when she collided with a Ford pickup truck at the Adelaide Road intersection. The truck, driven by a 19-year-old man, was reportedly headed south on Adelaide Road at the time of the event.

Officials reported that 13 Mile Road has stop signs at that particular intersection to control its traffic. Officials pronounced the woman dead following the crash. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment of accident-related injuries. Investigators are still investigating the cause of the accident, purportedly. However, authorities indicated that the professor may have failed to halt at the stop sign on 13 Mile Road.

When motorists fail to halt at a stop sign and consequently cause a crash, their actions may constitute civil negligence, as demonstrated in court by a lawyer representing the crash’s injured victims in a personal injury lawsuit. Proving civil negligence in connection with a car accident is less burdensome than proving criminal negligence since it requires only a preponderance of evidence to convince a civil court to hold the at-fault motorist liable. The death of the at-fault motorist does not necessarily prevent claimants from pursuing civil action. Claimants in a personal injury lawsuit may still seek to recover damages from the driver’s estate. People who suspect that they are the victims of an accident involving a negligent driver often benefit by speaking with a personal injury lawyer.

Source: AM980, “Crash North Of London Kills 58-Year-Old Woman”, Jess Brady, December 16, 2014

Understanding more about crash

On behalf of Rooz Law posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

Residents in Canada may benefit from the costs people pay for medical injuries caused by car accidents. In the event of a crash, the automobile insurer may be required to pay for non-professional health care services, including community support services and homemaking, personal support or attendant care services. Some of the activities related to daily living include assistance with preparing meals, housing cleaning, laundry and assistance with personal hygiene.

The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care may cover costs related to air ambulance, mental health facilities, hospital services and medical expenses. Professional in-home health services like nursing, social work, nutritional services, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and nursing may be paid for as well. The people who need these services typically include the elderly, those with acquired brain or closed head injuries or those with serious physical injuries. The services are typically provided at a community setting, like a nursing home, at the accident victim’s home.

The ministry may require accident victims to exceed the maximum limits before officials consider funding the services. Some of the community support services that automobile insurers typically account for include transportation and meals, social recreational services, home maintenance, and repair and caregiver support. Accident victims are advised to be aware of which organization is responsible for paying for health care services in the event of an accident.

People injured in car accidents may benefit from contacting a lawyer about filing a personal injury claim against the person responsible for causing the crash. Plaintiffs in these cases may be entitled to receive restitution that can help account for medical expenses, repair costs, loss of income and other ensuing hardships. In order to receive compensation, plaintiff’s lawyers may need to prove that the defendant accused of causing the accident was culpable due to driver negligence.

Source: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, “Who Pays for Health Care: Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents”, December 16, 2014

Toronto woman killed in Highway 401 crash

On behalf of Rooz Law posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

The Ontario Provincial Police say that slick road conditions may have caused a collision involving two vehicles that claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman during the early morning hours of Dec. 3. The Toronto-area resident had been a passenger in an SUV driven by an 18-year-old Woodbridge woman. The car accident took place on Highway 401 in Leeds County at approximately 5 a.m.

According to an OPP representative, the teen lost control of her vehicle as it proceeded eastbound on Highway 401 in Elizabethtown-Kitley. The vehicle is said to have spun out of control, striking the back of a truck near Sharpe’s Lane. Emergency services personnel pronounced the passenger of the vehicle dead at the scene, and they transported the driver to an area hospital for treatment by ambulance. She is expected to recover from her injuries. The truck driver escaped the accident without injury.

Highway 401 was closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic after the accident as rescue and maintenance workers went about their duties. The weather caused a number of problems for drivers in the area, and OPP officers were also called to a collision involving multiple vehicles near North Augusta Road in Brockville.

Authorities in Ontario warn motorists every year about the dangers of winter driving. Many such collisions occur each year due to drivers failing to adapt to slippery road surfaces. Families who lose a loved one due to the negligent actions of others often face severe financial difficulties when a relied upon source of household income is lost. However, a personal injury lawyer could file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf. This litigation may seek compensation for dependent family member’s lost income and expenses such as burial costs.

Source: Ottawa Citizen, “One dead after car spins off Hwy 401 near Brockville, hits truck”, Vito Pilieci and Alison Mah, December 03, 2014

Providing effective advocacy in product liability issues

On behalf of Rooz Law posted in Product Liability on Friday, December 5, 2014.

If you’ve been injured or your property has been damaged because of a defective product, you may be able to pursue compensation for your losses. Serving clients in Toronto and the surrounding areas, our team of experienced personal injury attorneys are effective advocates when it comes to the rights of consumers regarding product liability claims.

When it comes to the issue of product liability, a plethora of services and products can lead to various injuries and damages. We understand each client has unique circumstances surrounding a claim. Whether your injury involved a defective vehicle, drug, home appliance or any type of equipment that was incorrectly repaired, our goal is to ensure that your rights are fully protected through our effective litigation procedures.

A case begins with an analysis in order to determine the party who may be responsible for your losses. Liable parties may include companies or service technicians who repaired, cleaned or maintained the particular product in question, the product’s manufacturer, vendors who sold the defective product or provided poor quality parts for the product.

Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of product liability laws and your rights along with the skill to negotiate a resolution with companies who try to deny liability for damages. In some cases, they may claim that they are not liable for damages caused by a product that was incorrectly repaired or maintained.

As a consumer, you have a right to be protected for faulty products and services that you have paid for. If you’re seeking information on what you should do after suffering damages from a defective product, please visit our page on product liability.

Source: Rooz PC Law, “Product Liability Lawyer For North York”, December 04, 2014