Lawyer Discusses Fatal Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident in Markham, Ontario: Driver Charged1/18/2013 A Markham resident in his 70's was killed as a resutl of a fatal hit and run pedestrian accident that occurred on Saturday, January 12, 2013. This fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Kennedy Road and Dennison in Markham, Ontario. According to reports, a vehicle travelling southbound on Kennedy Road struck a 72-year-old man who was crossing the road in a westbound direction. Sadly, the pedestrian died as a result of this collision. The vehicle involved in this fatal accident failed to remain at the scene.
According to York Regional Police, the suspect involved in this collision turned himself in on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The driver, a 26-year-old male, is facing multiple charges. The police investigation remains ongoing. Iacobelli Law Firm offers sincere condolences and support to the family of the man who was tragically killed in this Markham hit and run accident. In addition to the charges currently pending against the driver involved in this hit and run accident, there may also be civil claims advanced for the wrongful death of the pedestrian. In Ontario, when a pedestrian is killed as a result of a motor vehicle collision, the family of the deceased may be able to advance a wrongful death claim. In Ontario fatal car accident claims, compensation may be claimed for losses such as guidance, care and companionship of their loved one, as well as loss of services. These civil claims following a car accident are typically defended and paid by the auto insurance policy. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident in Ontario, call our Ontario personal injury law firm for a free consultation. We will take the time to meet with you and answer your questions. The consultation is free and confidential, and there is no obligation. Learn about your rights.
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A tragic head-on car accident in Caledon Ontario resulted in the death of a Brampton fire fighter and serious injuries to another male. This fatality head-on car crash happened on Highway 10 between King Street and Boston Mills Road in Caledon on the afternoon of Friday January 11, 2013. The victim of this fatality has been identified as Howard Hughes, age 50.
First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this accident. We also hope that the other man involved in the crash will make a speedy and full recovery. More information is needed to determine the cause and circumstances of this fatal head-on collision. The OPP is investigating this crash and witnesses are asked to contact to police. Iacobelli Law Firm is a dedicated Ontario personal injury and wrongful death law firm. We assist families that have lost a loved one as a result of an accident. Ontario law requires all vehicles to have valid insurance in place. Among other things, Ontario's motor vehicle insurance is in place for losses claimed as a result of injury and fatality accidents. For a free, no obligation consultation contact us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or fill out our online contact form here. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ There are reports of a serious Toronto car accident involving a fuel tanker truck and car. This Toronto truck and car accident occurred on the morning of Saturday January 12, 2013 in the Finch and Keele area. A woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries as a result of this Toronto crash between a fuel tanker truck and a car. We hope that those involved in the serious Toronto collision make a full and speedy recovery from their injuries. Our thoughts are with the woman and her family at this difficult time. The circumstances of this Toronto car and truck accident are under investigation by police. More information would be needed in order to determine the fault for this Toronto car accident. Ontario truck accidents result in thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths in Canada each year. Tractor trailers, 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles account for a significant number of accidents, deaths and injuries on Ontario’s highways and roadways. In Ontario, Toronto and the GTA, there are many trucks sharing the roadways and highways. Toronto Truck Accident LawyerDue to their complexity, trucking accident cases require a Ontario truck accident lawyer with a thorough understanding of commercial vehicle regulations on both the federal and provincial level. Trucking companies are required to follow safety and inspection regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers' hours of service. Driver fatigue, excessive speed are common causes of truck accidents in Ontario. Careful examination of records after an accident is important to protect your rights and determine the cause of the accident.
When a serious accident involves a truck, it is not uncommon for the truck's insurance company to begin an immediate investigation. This can include examining physical evidence, hiring experts and interviewing potential witnesses. If you were injured because of a truck accident, it is important to speak with a lawyer early. You will want to have someone working for you to collect vital information in order to prove your case. Iacobelli Law Firm is an Ontario accident and injury law firm. We offer prospective clients a free, no obligation. consultation. To learn about your rights and to request a free consultation with an Ontario personal injury lawyer call us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or use our online contact form here. There was a sad and tragic hit-and-run accident on Highway 401 on New Years Day. A seven-year-old boy from Mississauga died after the vehicle he was travelling in was rear-ended on Highway 401. The fatal hit-and-run accident happened around 5 p.m. near Dixie Road. The victim, a seven-year-old child, was one of four children and two adults in the van that was struck. The driver of the other vehicle involved in this highway 401 collision fled the scene.
First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers sincere condolences and support for the family of the young boy who was tragically killed in this fatal hit-and-run accident. Police have now made an arrest in connection with this Ontario hit-and-run accident. A Toronto man has been charged with several counts. In addition to the criminal and highway traffic act proceedings that are now pending, the family of the victim will also be able to advance a wrongful death civil claim for the loss of their child. In Ontario, when someone dies as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the surviving members of the deceased’s family may be able to make a claim for wrongful death benefits. Wrongful death compensation in Ontario is typically provided through motor vehicle insurance and can include damages for the loss of guidance, care, companionship and services of their loved one. At Iacobelli Law Firm, we represent families that have lost a loved one as a result of fatal car accidents, truck accidents and motorycle accidents. If you have lost a loved one, contact us for a complimentary consultation. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+. There was a fatal pedestrian accident in Richmond Hill, Ontario at Jefferson Side Road and Alpaca Drive on the morning of December 17, 2012. The victim of this Richmond Hill fatal pedestrian accident was a 64 year-old woman from the Town of Richmond Hill. Sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries at hospital. First and foremost, we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family and friends of the woman who was tragically killed in this Richmond Hill pedestrian accident. This has been a particularly tragic month in York Region, as there have been a number of fatal pedestrian accidents in York Region over the past few weeks. The late fall and winter months in Ontario often bring increases in the number of pedestrian motor vehicle collisions. This may be in part due to the fewer daylight hours and reduced visibility for motorists. More information would be needed before assigning any fault for this recent Richmond Hill pedestrian accident, and officers with the York Regional Police were investigating the circumstances. According to early reports, a white Kia Sorento was travelling north on Alpaca Drive before turning right on to Jefferson Side Road, where it struck the female pedestrian. York Regional Police are requesting that witnesses to the collision and anyone with information to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK. Ontario Fatal Accident Law - York Region Personal Injury LawyerWhen a loved one is killed as a result of a car accident in Ontario, the family of the deceased may be able to advance a wrongful death claim, if the death was caused by the actions or negligence of another person. In Ontario fatal car accident claims, the members of the deceased’s family may be able to obtain compensation for their losses. This includes loss of guidance, care and companionship of their loved one, as well as loss of services. There are also benefits payable by the no-fault automobile insurer.
It is also significant that, when pedestrian is struck and injured or killed, there there may be a presumption of negligence against the driver of the motor vehicle. This reverse onus for pedestrian accidents is created by the Highway Traffic Act. For grieving families, it is extremely difficult to turn their attention to advancing a claim for the loss of a loved one. Iacobelli Law Firm represents the families of those that have tragically lost a loved one due to negligence. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we provide respectful and compassionate service throughout the insurance claim process. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident in Ontario, call our Ontario personal injury law firm for a free consultation. We will take the time to meet with you and answer your questions. The consultation is complimentary and confidential, and there is no obligation to retain our firm. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ There are reports of a fatal head-on collision on Highway 404 in Aurora, Ontario. This highway 404 head-on collision occurred on the early morning of Saturday December 15, 2012. Sadly, the driver's of both vehicles involved in this York Region car accident died. First and foremost we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the the men who were killed in this highway 404 head-on collision. This will, no doubt, be a very difficult time for all those affected by the loss of their loved one. This fatal highway 404 car accident is under investigation by police. According to early reports, this accident involved a Dodge Neon that collided with a Honda Accord in the northbound lanes of Highway 404, shortly before 6 am. The Neon was driven by a 25-year-old man from Markham, and it was apparently travelling south in the northbound lanes when it collided with an Accord driven by a 57-year old man from Unionville. It was not immediately known why the Neon was in the wrong lanes on highway 404, and police continue their investigation. From a civil negligence view, it appears that the vehicle travelling on the wrong side of highway 404 was almost certainly negligent and clearly should not have been there. The family of the other driver involved in this tragic head-on collision may be able to advance a wrongful death claim for their losses. In Ontario, when a person is killed in a car accident as a result of someone else's negligence, the immediate family members will be able to advance a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death compensation can include claims for the loss of guidance, care, companionship and services of their loved one. Iacobelli Law Firm is a Ontario personal injury law firm. We represent families that have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident. Contact us to speak with an Ontario fatal accident lawyer. We offer prospective clients a free consultation. There is no obligation.
Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ York Region Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Vaughan, Ontario12/14/2012 There are reports of a fatal pedestrian accident in Vaughan, Ontario at Dufferin Hill Drive and Forest Run Boulevard. Sadly, a man in his 70's was the victim of this fatal pedestrian accident in Vaughan.
Iacobelli personal injury law firm offers sincere condolences and support to the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed in this Vaughan pedestrian accident. This Vaughan accident is also significant because it is the second fatal pedestrian accident in the area this month. Drivers of motor vehicles owe a duty of care to pedestrians. Often, when a pedestrian is struck by a car or other motor vehicle in Ontario, there is a presumption of negligence against the driver of the motor vehicle. In fatal pedestrian accidents, the immediate family members may be able to advance a wrongful death claim. If you have lost a loved as a result of a pedestrian accident in Ontario, speak with a personal injury lawyer to learn about your rights. Contact Iacobelli Law Firm for a free consultation with a pedestrian accident lawyer at 416-900-1070 or 1-866-234-6093 or by completing our contact form here. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ There was a fatal pedestrian accident in Vaughan, Ontario at Dufferin Street and Apple Blossom Drive on the morning of December 6, 2012. The victim of this fatal pedestrian accident in Vaughan was a 52 year-old woman. Sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene. First and foremost, we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family and friends of the woman who was tragically killed in this Vaughan pedestrian accident. A male driver of the vehicle involved in this fatal pedestrian accident has been charged. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident in Ontario, contact Iacobelli Law Firm to learn about your rights. The consultation is free and without obligation. Call an Ontario personal injury and fatal accident lawyer at 416-900-1070 toll free at 1-866-234-6093.
Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ A Brampton pedestrian was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on December 1, 2012. According to reports, the victim, a 65 year-old Brampton man was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Queen Street East and Centre Street, in Brampton. Sadly, the involved vehicle did not stop to render assistance but, instead, fled the scene. The man who was struck in this Brampton pedestrian accident was taken to hospital with serious injuries. We hope that the man involved in this pedestrian accident will make a quick and complete recovery from his injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances of this Brampton hit-and-run pedestrian accident, and are seeking witnesses to the accident along with anyone with information about the involved vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this pedestrian accident is asked to call Peel Regional Police’s Major Collision Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3710. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
This recent Brampton pedestrian accident, will now form part of this years statistics for pedestrian and vehicle accidents. There have been many pedestrian accidents recently, which may due in part to our changing weather and fewer daylight hours. When a pedestrian is struck and injured in Ontario, there there may be a presumption of negligence against the driver of the motor vehicle. This reverse onus for pedestrian accidents is created by the Highway Traffic Act. Hit-and-run accidents present unique challenges with respect to insurance claims for the injured persons losses. In such circumstances, it is important to have the advice of an Ontario personal injury lawyer early in order to preserve rights to benefits. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ There are reports of a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Elm Road in Toronto on Monday, December 3, 2012. This Toronto pedestrian accident involved an 89−year−old woman who was crossing Elm Road at Fairlawn Avenue. The woman was struck by a Buick Allure travelling southbound on Elm Road.
Sadly, the pedestrian sustained severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Our Toronto personal injury law firm offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was tragically killed in this Toronto pedestrian accident. The police were investigating the circumstances of this accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416−222−TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. If you have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian accident in Ontario, speak with a Toronto personal injury lawyer about your rights. Iacobelli Law Firm offers a free consultation to prospective clients, with no obligations. To learn more, call us at 416-900-1070 or contact us using our online form here. Connect with Andrew Iacobelli on Google+ |
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