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Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries in Windsor Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist has succumbed to injuries after a collision with a minivan last month in Windsor. The rider, whose name has not been released, passed away on Thursday. On the night of June 23rd at approximately 7:45 p.m., Windsor Police responded to the scene on Grand Marais Road and Meldrum Road involving a van and... Read More

Elderly Woman Injured After Being Hit by an SUV in Belle River

A Belle River woman was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition after an incident on the afternoon of Saturday, July 6th. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the 300 block of Harvest Lane for a report of an elderly woman being hit by an SUV at around 12 p.m. A resident... Read More

Two Motorists Hospitalized After Crash on County Roads 14 and 31 in Leamington

Two people were taken to the hospital on the morning of Tuesday, July 2nd, with non-life threatening injuries after an accident at the intersection of County Roads 14 and 31 in Leamington. The Leamington Fire Department, Essex-Windsor EMS and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m. A burgundy SUV and... Read More

Tactics Used by Insurance Adjusters After an Accident to Devalue or Deny Claims

Many accident victims are under the mistaken belief that insurance companies exist to help with their claim. In stark contrast, insurance companies sustain themselves by bringing in more premium payments than payouts for claims. Therefore, their adjusters work tirelessly to devalue or deny claims in the interest of increasing the insurance company’s profit margin. If you... Read More

Why Keeping a Journal Is an Essential Component to Your Injury Case

One of the things that a skilled personal injury lawyer will do to help you with your claim is to identify all aspects of the damages that you have sustained after an accident. While some of these damages are easier to quantify, such as vehicle repairs or medical expenses, other types of damages are more... Read More

Motorcycle Crash in Windsor Leaves Motorcyclist with Critical Injuries

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Sunday night with life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan. The Windsor Police were called to the scene on Grand Marais Road East and Meldrum Road, near Windsor Assembly Plant, at around 7:45 p.m. The black motorcycle sustained heavy damage while the minivan, a... Read More

Head-On Collision Leaves Two Seriously Injured on Highway 3 in Essex

A 20-year-old female motorist and one male passenger were injured after a head-on collision on Friday morning.  Another male motorist involved in the incident fled on foot. The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the accident scene on Highway 3, in front of Country Meadows Cemetery between Victoria Ave. and Maidstone Ave. shortly... Read More

Windsor Police Seek Driver After Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Motorcycle

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon with non-life threatening injuries following a hit-and-run crash. The Windsor Police were called to the scene on Dougall Avenue at the E.C. Row Expressway at about 12:45 p.m. The motorcycle was traveling northbound on Dougall Ave when it was hit by a southbound car attempting to... Read More

A Single-Vehicle Crash in Leamington Leaves Two Teens Killed

On Sunday night, June 16th, a single-vehicle crash in Leamington left one teen dead. A second teen involved in the incident also passed away several days later from serious injuries on Wednesday. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington firefighters, and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to the scene at the intersection of Mersea Rd. 1 and Mersea... Read More

When Truck Accidents Are Caused by Canadian Hours-of-Service Violations

Since the national government realizes the potential threat that fatigued truck drivers can pose to others on the road, Canada has hours-of-service rules that limit the amount of time that a commercial truck driver can spend behind the wheel before being required to take a break. However, when these rules are violated, others on the... Read More