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A 2016 study released by Statistics Canada contains some alarming numbers on drug-impaired driving. Out of a total of 75,000 impaired driving incidents reported across Canada in 2015, nearly 3000 of them involved drugs and seven of these resulted in fatalities. However, Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD) sources contest these figures and say that many more drug-impaired drivers are not detected. Other studies have figures that may bear this out, since random road samples collected from drivers in British Columbia alone reveal that 7.4% drivers were drug-impaired. Police sources say that 40-50% of fatalities caused by impaired drivers have a link to drugs or a mix of drugs and alcohol. The number for Toronto are equally disturbing as such incidents seem to be on the rise. In September 2016, a total of 58 drivers were charged with impaired driving, while the total for the previous year period was just 19. As with alcohol-impaired drivers, drug-impaired drivers pose ...

The Making Ontario Roads Safer Act 2015 proposed a new and more stringent set of laws that intend to make Ontario's roads among the safest in North America. This new legislation aims to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities in the province's roads. The newly updated laws under the Transportation Statute Laws are hoped to effect systemic changes in motorist behaviors regarding cyclists, pedestrians and other road-sharers. Concurrently, the new amendments will also have their impact on motor vehicle accident lawyers and legislation of cases related to accidents. One of the main areas of focus in these new regulations is the alarming increase in incidents of distracted driving, mainly due to negligent use of cellphones etc. These rules were urgently required because: Current collision trends indicate that collisions and fatalities caused by distracted driving may exceed those caused by alcohol/drug-impaired driving   Statistics also show tha...

Statutory deductibles are those deductions made according to certain legislation  mandated by federal and provincial governments. Some examples include income tax, employment insurance premiums, Canada Pension Plan contributions etc. These amounts have to be submitted to the proper authorities. In the case of insurance settlements , when the plaintiff is injured in a motor-vehicle accident , the compensation amount received by him/her for non-pecuniary damages such as pain and suffering are subject to certain statutory deductibles. Such deductibles significantly affect the final bottom-line of the award in personal injury claims. These statutory deductibles are intended to ensure that only very serious cases come to trial, since there is immense pressure on the legal system. Along with the statutory deductible, a threshold limit was placed on “permanent and serious” injuries that had to be fulfilled in order to qualify for compensation. Statutory Deductibles In Ontari...

Car accident victims in Ontario may find that the province's insurance system almost seems to punish them for making a claim! This observation was made by FAIR (For Accident Insurance Reform) the organization that supports accident victims through advocacy and education. Such organizations help to advocate the cause of insurance industry reforms. Another important area is to ensure that equitable funding is allocated to all the parties involved – claimants, insurers, health-care providers and the legal representatives. A landmark case in this issue was Macdonald vs Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2006. During the course of testimony, it was revealed that a doctor's medical report was rewritten by a company that had retained the doctor to conduct the defense's medical evaluation. The case is now used as a yardstick for arguments against Ontario's accident benefits and auto insurance systems. What Are Independent Medical Evaluations? When an injur...

Helping You Rebuild and Reclaim Your Life Toronto personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers regularly meet clients whose lives have been completely shattered by a car accident or a slip and fall accident. Such disasters happen without warning and in those few seconds, the lives of injured victims and their families can be significantly altered. Accidents impose enormous physical, financial and emotional burdens on people connected with the injured person and involved in their care. Unfortunately, accidents are almost always preventable and avoidable, typically caused by someone else's fault or negligence. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Toronto if you or a dear one has been injured in an accident. You may be entitled to compensation. We provide realistic, genuine and comprehensive advice, assistance and advocacy that can help you recover and reconstruct your life to the maximum. What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit? There could be several ben...

All Your Questions Answered Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers meet clients who have been seriously injured in car accidents. Such accidents usually happen like a bolt from the blue and they can leave a trail of destruction behind them. It's not just the injured victim who is affected, but often the entire family faces a variety of problems. If the victim was the sole income earner, or contributed significantly to the family's pooled resources, being away from work for extended periods or becoming permanently unable to work can put an enormous financial burden on them. Added to this, high medical and rehabilitation bills, the need for continuing treatment, medication, prosthetics, therapy etc make things even more difficult. Accidents can also cause serious emotional difficulties. Sleep disturbances, anxiety or panic attacks, mood swings, depression, alcohol or drug dependency, breakdown of relationships etc are issues which require psychiatric...

You May Be Entitled To Compensation Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers are regularly consulted by clients whose lives have been completely destroyed by accidents caused by someone else's fault or negligence. Whether it was a car accident or a slip and fall accident, these mishaps occur in a split second but their effects can last for an entire lifetime. Injuries range from simple cuts/bruises/sprains to serious life-threatening wounds, cuts, lacerations, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, traumatic brain injury, permanent spinal cord damage, disability, amputation, disfigurement or even death. Apart from the victims themselves, family-members are also significantly affected. They face tremendous physical, financial and emotional trauma. If you or a dear one has been injured in an accident, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga . You may be entitled to compensation. What Is Compensation? Since personal injury...

Toronto slip and fall injury lawyer   represent clients across Toronto who have suffered serious injuries due to slip and fall accidents at home, workplace or at municipality property. Serious injuries due to slip and fall include: ·          Brain injury ·          Spinal cord injury ·          Fractures ·          Chronic pain ·          Sprains and ligament damage Unpredictable nature of slip and fall accidents: Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere all over Toronto. You can slip outdoors on the wet and slippery pathway, stairwells, roads and parking lot. You can also slip indoors while walking on wet floors, hallways and lobbies. The places where these slip and fall accident occurred can belong to your family, friends, company or government. If you suffer an...

Slips and Falls Cause Hospital Trips Mississauga personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers know from experience that unless slip and fall injuries are reported immediately and dealt with in the right manner, there can be several repercussions. Most slip and fall accidents are not randomly caused. They result from someone's fault or negligence, or even deliberate violation of safety norms. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Mississauga if you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident. You may be entitled to compensation. Who Can Be Sued? As our experienced Mississauga slip and fall injurylawyer  can advise you, victims who have been injured on someone else's property are entitled to file a personal injury suit under Ontario's Occupier's Liability Act. This means victims can sue retail store owners, school or hospital managements, city or municipal authorities, a neighbour or relative. You may have slipped or trippe...

Accidents aren't always Accidental! Brampton personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers know from experience that most accidents are preventable and avoidable. It's also a fact that many accidents are caused by someone's fault or negligence. Unfortunately, the consequences are faced by innocent victims. Car accidents and slip and fall accidents can result in life-altering injuries that place huge physical, financial and emotional burdens on not just the injured person, but also on the family. If you or a dear one has been injured in an accident, it's crucial that you get medical help immediately, no matter how minor you think the injuries are. Many seemingly trifling injuries can later turn out to be serious, or they could aggravate already existing health issues. Once the medical emergency has been appropriately taken care of, contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton . You may be entitled to compensation. Simple Mistakes Shatter Liv...

Falls Don't Just Happen – They're Caused! Toronto slip and fall injury lawyer Singh Barristers are available to help injured victims and their families when such accidents happen. Slip and fall accidents that are caused by someone else's fault and negligence lead to a variety of injuries. Some of these injuries can have devastating consequences on not just the injured person, but also on their families. When owners of private and public property fail to take due care of their premises and allow hazards like: Wet Floors Messy Aisles Unsecured Ladders Floor Litter Cluttered Stairways Unanchored Mats, torn/worn carpeting Poor lighting/visibility Lack of warning signs Missing/damaged hand-rails and fences the result is inevitably an accident and injury to an innocent victim. Know Your Rights! As an injured victim, you have the right to seek compensation for: Loss of income/wages/earning c...

When Walkways Freeze, Clean Up Please! HEAD OFFICE:  2250 Bovaird Drive East, Suite: 406,  Brampton, ON,  L6R 0W3 OFFICE: 905 495 7333 Slip and fall accidents are more common than we realize. All it takes is a momentary loss of balance for us to fall and injure ourselves. Most of us assume that “accidents are accidents” and we focus on recovering our health if we've suffered injuries. However, most accidents are avoidable and preventable. They're usually caused by someone's fault or negligence. If you or a dear one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Toronto personal injury lawyers Singh Barristers without delay for a free, initial, no-obligations consultation. What Are Slip and Fall Accidents? “ Slip and fall” accidents include any accident that results from the victim encountering unsafe conditions underfoot. This can cause a stumble, trip, twist, over-extension etc and result in a fa...

The recent devastating single vehicle crash in Vaughan in which two teenagers were tragically killed has brought into sharp focus the need to analyze and prevent further such catastrophic events. This particular incident took place on a rural road and there were at least six occupants who were trapped in the vehicle following the crash and the entire community was plunged into grief. What Are Single Vehicle Crashes? The term is self-explanatory, and single vehicle crashes involve just one vehicle and the ones injured are the driver and passengers of this vehicle. If innocent bystanders, pedestrians or bicyclists are injured, this is not termed to be a single vehicle collision. Usually, such collisions involve run-off-road accidents (as the Vaughan case seems to have been), accidents that happened due to fallen debris or obstructions on the road, roll-over accidents or those that involve hitting or being hit by an animal. One of the important factors to remember is that in the ca...