Common Causes Of Personal Injury Accidents In Ontario In Spring
Spring has arrived, a season of rebirth and renewal. Many individuals who spent a long winter cooped up at home will embrace the warmer weather and begin to spend more time with family and friends. Unfortunately, with increased activities comes an increased accident risk.
Our firm frequently sees an increase in personal injury cases in the spring often caused by:
Drunk Driving
It’s natural to want to have a drink with family and friends. However, in their excitement, many individuals overindulge and then make the poor decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.
Drunk driving accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that change an individual and their family’s lives.
Dog Bites
When people spend more time outdoors they often also include their dogs. Even the friendliest of dogs can bite when placed in a stressful situation.
Dog bites can be minor or they can cause serious damage, including broken bones, nerve damage, muscle tissue damage, and scarring.
Slip & Falls
Winter weather can cause damage to streets, driveways, and sidewalks. Cracks and uneven pavement are common causes of slip and fall accidents. While many people fall and are able to get right back up, others aren’t so lucky. Brain injuries, neck and back injuries, and broken bones are just a few of the injuries caused by slip and fall accidents.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Exercising outside is fun – but can also be dangerous. With an increase in the number of walkers, runners, and cyclists comes an increase in accidents.
Can Accident Victims File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
In many cases, when the victim of an accident has incurred serious losses, they are eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. This civil lawsuit is completely separate from any criminal charges that might be filed. A lawsuit provides the accident victim with the opportunity to recover compensation while pursuing justice.
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