Auto Accident News Blog

Why Do More Accidents Happen at Night?

Studies show that people on the road between dusk and dawn are three times more likely to be involved in a severe car accident. This is because driving at night presents many serious risks that are not present during daylight hours. If you were injured in a crash at night because of a negligent driver,... Read More

ATV Accident Sends Girl to Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries

On Tuesday night, a young girl was struck by an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) and suffered life-threatening injuries, according to Ontario Provincial Police. She was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan where her condition stabilized. The accident occurred in Colchester. The victim was with a few other young people who were riding ATVs on a trail... Read More

Charges Laid Against Driver After Rear-Ending Motorcyclist

The OPP charged a driver for rear-ending a motorcyclist in Tecumseh last Saturday morning and then attempting to flee the scene. Tecumseh OPP and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to the report of a collision on Manning Road just before 7:50 a.m. on September 3rd. According to an AM800 news report, Provincial police said a male driver... Read More

Train Collision With Vehicle in Chatham Sends Two to Hospital

A train collided with a vehicle in Chatham on Saturday, sending two people to hospital. According to Windsor News, Chatham-Kent Police Service received multiple 9-1-1 calls about the incident, beginning around 3:43 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The train versus vehicle crash happened on Colbourne Street, between Princess Street North and Prince Street North in Chatham. Chatham-Kent... Read More

Update on Six Transported to Hospital After Lambton Crash

Ontario provincial police in Lambton are continuing an investigation of a crash that happened on Tuesday morning near Alvinston. The crash involved a transport truck and passenger vehicle, sending six people to hospital. According to Sarnia News Today, the crash occurred at the corner of Courtright Line and Inwood Road at about 11 a.m. on... Read More

OPP Aviation Services Lay 25 Charges Against Drivers in Chatham-Kent

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Aviation Services lay 25 charges against drivers in Chatham-Kent during a two-day traffic safety reinforcement blitz. According to the OPP in a news report, this two-day heightened surveillance occurred on August 15th and 16th along Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent’s Elgin and Essex Counties. During the Aerial OPP’s two-day blitz, there were... Read More

Female Victim Killed in Chatham Crash With Cement Truck

The female driver of an SUV has died of her injuries following a serious collision involving a cement truck. According to the Chatham Daily News, police say the cement truck was going west on Queen’s Line road on Tuesday morning, near the Highway 401 access ramp, when the incident occurred. The cement truck reportedly veered... Read More

Keeping Track of Medical Records and Expenses After a Crash

After a crash, injured victims may often feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next. Many may be unable to work for some time while in recovery. The costs of medical care can quickly add up during this time. If a victim’s injuries are severe enough, they could require future care, which could lead... Read More

Cyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hit-and-Run Crash

Police are seeking help from the public after a cyclist was struck and severely injured in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday morning. Patrol officers responded to the crash in the early hours of August 6 after receiving a report of a cyclist being hit by a vehicle. The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. in... Read More

How Insurers Get Away with Underpaying Car Accident Claims

Car accident victims are often surprised to learn that insurance companies and their insurance adjusters do not necessarily have their best interests in mind. Many insurers will devalue or deny a claim even if it is legitimate. You may be wondering, “Why do they do that? How can they get away with underpaying? To understand... Read More