Toronto Car Accident Lawyers
Whether it is for a work commute, vacation or shopping in a neighbouring city, highways tend to be a preferred route of transportation for the opportunity to travel directly with increased speed. Unfortunately, the quality of the roadways and the skill of other drivers can contribute to severe traffic accidents.
At Strype Barristers LLP, we have guided clients through more than 250 personal injury trials covering a wide range of dilemmas. Compared to accidents on city streets our residential areas, highway accidents in Ontario can have a more devastating impact, both physically and emotionally, due to the higher speeds of the vehicles involved. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of other drivers or road crews, it is important to contact a skilled lawyer immediately.
After a car accident, the clock begins ticking right away. After an accident, you will need to file a report and request accident benefits within 30 days of the accident. If you are a family member of an accident victim who is still hospitalized, it is important to talk to one of our Toronto car accident lawyers as soon as possible in order to meet important deadlines.
An accident on a highway may require a police investigation and a full engineering investigation to determine all the people and organizations who should be involved in the suit. Typically, road conditions are significant in contributing to the seriousness of the accident. Contributing conditions could include the following:
- Improper road maintenance
- Improper removal of snow
- Items fallen off vehicles that have not been cleared from road
- Breakdown of roads
- Damage from snow and frost
- Potholes that cause can cause a driver to bump steering and blow tires
Any of these conditions could cause a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle and cause a serious accident. The municipality has a duty to keep roadways clear, clean and safe for drivers. When that duty is not met, it can lead to potentially devastating car accidents.
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To learn more about your rights after a highway accident, contact us for a free initial consultation with a Toronto highway accident lawyer.
