Toronto Highway Accident Lawyers
Accidents on ice and snow can quickly involve a great number of cars and trucks. With each vehicle that is added to the pile-up, the potential for more and more serious injuries increases. If you or a family member has been hurt in an accident while driving on slippery roads, it is important to contact a skilled legal team.
A large portion of laws regulates how fast the municipality should remove ice and snow from highways. At Strype Barristers LLP, we have more than 20 years of experience guiding clients through a broad array of personal injury lawsuits. Our experience gives us an in-depth understanding of the rules and regulations the municipality must follow in keeping highways clear and safe for drivers. Clients rely on our ability to investigate a situation and determine who the liable parties are.
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.
Municipalities are held to a high standard in keeping roads clear of ice and snow. These standards are necessary because they directly impact the safety of drivers travelling on highways during slippery or dangerous conditions. Expectations of the municipality include:
- Thorough and ongoing inspection of the maintenance and upkeep of highways
- Sufficient equipment to ensure all highways are taken care of
- All highways must be equally maintained free of ice and snow
- Use of proper chemical mixture to remove ice and snow at different temperatures
When accidents are caused by slippery conditions, the municipality might have a difficult time defending its actions and schedule. It must keep detailed records of what mixture was used, what tonnage was dispersed, what the weather conditions were and what it did to keep the highways safe. In these situations, it is wise to retain an experienced Ontario lawyer.
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To learn more about your rights following a motor vehicle accident, contact us for a free initial consultation with a Toronto highway accident lawyer.
