How Do I Know if My Car Accident Settlement is Reasonable?

How Do I Know if My Car Accident Settlement is Reasonable?

If you are involved in a car accident and are fighting for compensation, you may wonder “how much is my case worth”. For starters, your settlement is probably worth a lot more than the insurance company is willing to offer. First, what is settlement? A settlement is when both the insurance company, and the injured…

What You Need to Know About Concussions

What You Need to Know About Concussions

Concussions are a relatively common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can change the way your brain normally works. Most concussions are minor and will resolve itself within weeks, but they can also be permanent and disabling. Concussions are not always obvious. Contrary to popular belief, a loss of consciousness only happens in about…

10 Most Common Injuries After an Accident

10 Most Common Injuries After an Accident

A car accident can cause serious injuries to virtually any part of the body. These injuries can have long lasting effects and can require extensive care and time to recover. Every injury is different and there are plenty of factors that contribute to the speed and success of each individual person’s recovery. Neck Injuries &…

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident

When involved in a motor vehicle accident, how you respond to the situation can impact your recovery and awards of damages. Accidents, and injuries are stressful, which is why ensuring that you don’t make a common mistake after your accident will help in this difficult situation. Here are the 5 most common mistakes to avoid…

What Counts as Distracted Driving

What Counts as Distracted Driving

Driving requires your full attention, and distractions are one of the biggest causes for accidents. Distracted driving accounts for roughly 1 of 4 fatal accidents and is illegal in Canada. However, more than 75% of Canadian drivers admit to distracted driving. There are distractions that are not necessarily illegal, but still dangerous as the driver’s…

Bird's eye view of a side impact collision, (also referred to as "T-Bone" accident) at an intesection.
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What You Should Know About Side Impact Collisions

Navigating the Perils of Side Impact Collisions: What You Need to Know Side impact collisions, often referred to as “T-Bone” accidents, have become a common concern on our Canadian roads. These incidents occur when the front of one car collides with the side of another, forming a T-shape. While the name might sound familiar, it’s…

How to Stop Drunk Driving This Holiday Season

How to Stop Drunk Driving This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us, which means there may be lots of holiday parties on your social calendar. Many people engage in binge drinking around the holidays, so it is important to keep your eyes out for dangerous behaviour.   If you are hosting a holiday party: Offer mocktails, or other non-alcoholic beverages to…

How to Calculate Your Blood-Alcohol Tolerance

How to Calculate Your Blood-Alcohol Tolerance

Your level of impairment is affected by your blood alcohol concentration or BAC. Several factors affect how quickly your BAC rises and drops such as body type, weight, and food intake. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving. A BAC above 0.05% can result in administrative punishment while a BAC above 0.08% in…

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