There was a fatal accident in Markham, Ontario on Tuesday, October 12, 2022, at approximately 2 p.m..  This fatal accident in the area of Markham Road and Elson Street involved a dump truck with a trailer and an Acura with three occupants.
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The driver, a 21-year-old male, and rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, in the Acura were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A third front passenger, a 52-year-old female, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she remains in critical condition.

First and foremost the wrongful death lawyers and team at Iacobelli Law Firm offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of these two young people that lost their lives in this tragic fatal crash.   We also wish the survivor a speedy and full recovery from her serious injuries. 

The 46-year-old male driver of the dump truck remained at the scene with no injuries. 

Although the police investigation remains ongoing with York Regional Police, in our view the dump truck driver and owner will have civil responsibility for the deaths and injuries arising out of this crash.  That means, if the family members of the deceased decide to pursue a lawsuit, the owners and operators of the dump truck may have to pay money for the losses in a wrongful death claim.  Additionally, the female survivor, who is critically injured, could also bring a civil lawsuit to recover money for her injuries and losses.   In a civil case, the injured parties and their loved ones only need to show that the dump truck driver was in some way negligent in the operation of the dump truck and bears responsibility for the losses.  These claims are almost always covered by insurance, and in this case, it would be the insurance policy on the dump truck that would likely have to pay the claims.  

We have learned that there was dash cam footage of this accident, which captured the dump truck entering the intersection against a solid red traffic light signal.   From the perspective of a civil wrongful death claim, it appears clear from the dash cam footage that the driver of the dump truck was completely at fault for running a red light resulting in the death of two young people and serious injuries to another.  

It is important to note that  a civil claim is different and separate from any charges that may emerge from the police investigation.   Whether or not the police charge the driver of the dump truck, this will have little impact on the rights of the victims to bring their own separate civil claims for money damages.   The victims do not need to wait for the police investigation, but can launch their own claims immediately with the help of a personal injury lawyer that has experience with wrongful death claims. 

Get The Answers To Your Questions From a Lawyer:

We recognize that you probably have a lot of questions about your rights following the wrongful death of a loved one. Our law firm offers all prospective clients a free case review.  We understand that you want answers as soon as possible, without the obligation of having to retain a lawyer and pay hourly fees.   If you have tragically lost a loved one as a result of the negligence of another person or company, contact a dedicated Ontario wrongful death and fatality claims lawyer to learn about your rights.  

For a confidential and complimentary consultation, contact Iacobelli Law Firm, or call 1-866-234-6093.  Our lawyers work tirelessly on behalf of victims to get you justice for your loss.  Consultations are always free and there is absolutely no obligations. 

Andrew Iacobelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who established Iacobelli Law Firm with offices located in Ontario, Canada and Florida, U.S.A. Andrew restricts his practice to the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Canada and the United States.  Andrew is the author of "Are You a Canadian Injured in the United States? Claim the Damages and Insurance Coverage the Right Way". 

There are reports of a serious motorcycle accident on August 16, 2022 on Highway 401 near Meadowvale Road in Scarborough.  This incident was the result of a large 4x4 container falling off another vehicle on the highway 401. Unfortunately, the motorcycle collided with this fallen object, resulting in serious life-threatening injuries for the motorcyclist.

This motorcycle crash occurred in the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 around 1 p.m. on August 16, 2022.  The OPP indicated that they have located the vehicle the container came from.

This is an unfortunate incident that could have been avoided if the container was properly secured to the vehicle.  When loads are not properly secured, they can often result in serious injuries.  Our lawyers have represented people injured in accidents where loads were not properly secured. 

The victims and their families in these types of accidents, will usually be able to claim for their losses against the at-fault party, including compensation for income loss, health care expenses, and pain and suffering.  

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact us for a Free consultation. Learn about your rights, and pay us nothing unless we recover money for you.  

We represent injured motorcyclists and their families throughout Ontario.

In our recent You Tube video lawyer Andrew Iacobelli discusses important steps you need to take if you are involved in an auto accident in Ontario.  

To see the entire video, visit our You Tube channel to get important information about your rights following an accident or injury. 

Pedestrian accidents in Toronto account for many tragic deaths every year.  Recently, on October 30, 2021, a 65 year old man was killed while crossing Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue East in Toronto.  According to reports, the pedestrian was struck by a blue Dodge Caravan, operated by a 35 year old man.  The Dodge van was travelling northbound at the time of the collision.

First and foremost, the wrongful death lawyers and team at Iacobelli Law Firm offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed in this Toronto pedestrian accident. 

The investigation is on-going by members of Traffic Services with the Toronto Police.  Members of the public with information are asked to call Toronto police and provide information.  In our experience, when a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, there is usually fault on the part of the driver of the vehicle.  Ontario also recognizes a rebuttable presumption of liability on the part of the driver in the context of a civil suit.  

In wrongful death cases involving pedestrians struck by vehicles, the Estate of the deceased along with immediate family members will have the right to advance civil claims for their losses.  These claims do not assign any criminal responsibility on the at-fault driver.  Instead, in a civil claim the family members can only seek money for their loss.  These claims are almost always handled and paid by the insurance policy on the vehicle involved in the crash.  

If you have lost a loved one due to a fatal pedestrian accident, you may be wondering about your rights.  Call us anytime or request a Free Consultation online and we can answer your questions and explain your rights and options.  There is no charge for the consultation, and there is absolutely no obligation.  All consultations are also confidential and private.  

Andrew Iacobelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who established Iacobelli Law Firm with offices located in Ontario, Canada and Florida, U.S.A. Andrew restricts his practice to the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Canada and the United States.  Andrew is the author of "Are You a Canadian Injured in the United States? Claim the Damages and Insurance Coverage the Right Way". ​

There are reports of a serious Toronto car accident that occurred on October 24, 2021 in the area of Bartor Road and Clayson Road in Toronto.  This Toronto car accident occurred at approximately 8:19 pm, and resulted in serious injuries.  

According to early reports, a 32 year old man was driving a Nissan Altima southbound at a high rate of speed, and rear-ended a Nisan Maxima.  The Nissan Maxima was stopped in the southbound lane when it was hit from behind.  Unfortunately, the driver of the Maxima, a 49 year old man was seriously injured in this crash, and was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries.  The driver that caused this accident then fled the scene on foot, before being found and arrested by officers.  The driver, Anthony Brown, has been charged.  

We wish the man injured in this Toronto car accident a speedy and complete recovery from his injuries.  This man was doing nothing wrong, and was the unfortunate victim of a dangerous driver.  

When people are needlessly injured in Toronto car accidents, the impact can be life changing for them and their families.  Serious injuries from car accidents can result in lost income, as well as medical and rehabilitation expenses.  This is in addition to all of the pain and suffering and emotional losses experienced by the victim and their family.  

Although there may be prosecution for the offense, the victim and their family may also need to consider a civil remedy.  This is a separate claim that does not assign any criminal responsibility on the at-fault party, but instead seeks compensation for the losses and damages suffered.  A civil claim for a car accident, would allow the victims to recover money to help restore some of the losses and cover future losses.  Most often, these claims are covered by insurance.  In Ontario car accident injury cases, the injured party may have the right to access insurance coverage from their own automobile insurance police and that of the at-fault party.  These claims are known as accident benefits and tort claims. 

If you or a loved on has been seriously injured in a car accident in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario, you should speak with an experienced car accident lawyer to learn about your rights.  Time is not on your side - there are deadlines that must be followed.  Consultations are Free and there is no obligation to hire us.  If we are able to assist with your claim, we will not ask you to pay us anything up front, and we will only be paid at the conclusion of your case if we are successful in recovering money for you.

Andrew Iacobelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who established Iacobelli Law Firm with offices located in Ontario, Canada and Florida, U.S.A. Andrew restricts his practice to the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Canada and the United States.  Andrew is the author of "Are You a Canadian Injured in the United States? Claim the Damages and Insurance Coverage the Right Way". ​

There are reports of a Toronto fatal car accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at Danforth Avenue and Birchmount Road.  According to early reports, a 17 year old girl was crossing Danforth Avenue north on the east side of Birchmount Road, when she was struck by a Dodge Caravan that was making a right turn.  The young girl was taken to hospital, and sadly, succumbed to her injuries.   

We are saddened to learn that a young girl has tragically died as a result of this Toronto pedestrian accident.  The personal injury lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm, offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim.  

At this time, the Toronto Police are continuing to investigate this accident, and police are asking local residents, businesses and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

Liability for Pedestrian Accidents
In Ontario, when a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a motor vehicle the driver of the vehicle is presumed to be at fault.  This presumption of negligence, however, can be rebutted by the driver and/or by their insurance company and their legal team.  In serious pedestrian accident cases, such as fatal accidents or other catastrophic injury cases, insurance companies and their lawyers often fight vigorously to contest fault or liability.  Where the pedestrian is killed or catastrophically impaired, the victim is unable to provide any account of the accident details.   This gives opportunity for the insurance companies to search for facts or circumstances that permit them to blame the pedestrian.  In all serious pedestrian accident cases, it is important to retain an experienced injury lawyer early to preserve your rights.  A lawyer will often be able to investigate the circumstances of the accident early and appropriately respond to any attempts by the insurance company to blame the accident on the victim.  

Who Can Make a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Ontario?
In Ontario, wrongful death claims are subject to the Family Law Act.  Specifically, Part V of the Family Law Act provides that, where a person is injured or killed by the fault or neglect of another, then the spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the person are entitled to recover their pecuniary loss resulting from the death.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident in Toronto or anywhere else in Ontario, our lawyers can help you recover for your losses.  Family members can claim for financial losses, and losses related to the companionship and guidance of your loved one.  We offer free consultations with an injury lawyer.  There is no obligation to hire us, and all information is strictly confidential.  To learn more call us 24/7 at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer.  We serve all of Ontario.  

Andrew Iacobelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who established Iacobelli Law Firm with offices located in Ontario, Canada and Florida, U.S.A. Andrew restricts his practice to the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Canada and the United States.  Andrew is the author of "Are You a Canadian Injured in the United States? Claim the Damages and Insurance Coverage the Right Way". ​

There are reports of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on October 13, 2021 at The Donway and Don Mills Road in Toronto.

According to early reports, a 61 year old female pedestrian was struck by an Acura heading westbound on The Donway.  Sadly, the female pedestrian was killed as a result of this Toronto pedestrian accident. 

Iacobelli Law Firm offers sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the pedestrian that was tragically killed in this Toronto accident.  

The investigation is ongoing by members of Toronto Police, Traffic Services.  Police are asking local residents, businesses and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.  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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

Rights Following a Fatal Pedestrian Accident
When a loved one is killed due to the negligence of another driver, the estate and closely related family members may be entitled to make a claim for losses.  Obviously, no amount of compensation is adequate in a wrongful death claim.  For family members, however, it is important to obtain information about their rights to recover for the financial and other losses experienced when a loved one is suddenly taken.   In these types of claims, we are especially sensitive to our clients' needs and we put forward every effort to resolve these claims for maximum compensation without protracted litigation. 

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident, learn about your rights to make an informed decision for your future.  Our consultations are always Free, and confidential.  To learn more call us 24/7 at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. 

There are reports of a fatality hit and run car accident that occurred on Friday, October 15, 2021 in the area of Burnhampthorpe Road and Shaver Avenue in Toronto. 

According to early information, the accident involved a gold color Pontiac Montana van and a black colored sedan that were travelling at a high rate of speed.  Unfortunately, the Pontiac vehicle collided with a black Honda CRV operated by a 59 year old man.  Sadly the driver of the Honda was killed in the accident.  

First and foremost, the fatal accident lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm, offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this recent accident.  

This fata car accident remains under investigation by the Toronto Police, and 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, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

Rights Following a Wrongful Death Car Accident
When a loved one is killed due to the negligence of another driver, the estate and closely related family members may be entitled to make a claim for losses.  Obviously, no amount of compensation is adequate in a wrongful death claim.  For family members, however, it is important to obtain information about their rights to recover for the financial and other losses experienced when a loved one is suddenly taken.   In these types of claims, we are especially sensitive to our clients' needs and we put forward every effort to resolve these claims for maximum compensation without protracted litigation. 

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal accident, learn about your rights to make an informed decision for your future.  Our consultations are always Free, and confidential.  To learn more call us 24/7 at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. 

  We ​Although the vast majority of cases settle, we prepare every case as though it will go to trial.   In my experience, I have found that a willingness and ability to take a case to trial is the best formula for obtaining a fair settlement for our clients.  

The costs of future care is always something that must be considered, because no one has a crystal ball.  Typically, the determination begins with the treating doctors and their professional opinions with respect to the nature and prognosis of the injury.  After that, in cases where there will be considerable ongoing healthcare, we may involve certified life care planners to assess the future costs of care.  These experts help us to determine what our client may need in terms of future health care and assistance.  These are trained professionals that have education and training in their field.  They work with the injured client and their health care providers to assess the future care needs in terms of the type of care, frequency, duration, and cost. In many cases, we also retain an economist or accountant to aid with calculating how much money will be needed to pay all of the future expenses. 

In short, in consultation with our clients and other professionals, we will assess and advance claims for both the past and future healthcare expenses.  This expert consultation is important to get the maximum compensation in serious injury claims. 

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, get an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side.   This can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case.  For a Free, No obligation, consultation call us 24 hours 7 days per week at 866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. We serve clients all over Ontario.  

Andrew Iacobelli is an experienced personal injury lawyer who established Iacobelli Law Firm with offices located in Ontario, Canada and Florida, U.S.A. Andrew restricts his practice to the representation of personal injury victims in claims involving serious injuries and wrongful death in Canada and the United States.  Andrew is the author of "Are You a Canadian Injured in the United States? Claim the Damages and Insurance Coverage the Right Way". ​