If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering whether you need to call the police.  You might be feeling ok, and your car is still operable, so you may be wondering whether you need to call police?.  Our recommendation is that you do call the police immediately from the accident scene.  The police may advise that you can simply exchange information with the other driver and then attend at a police self-reporting collision centre.  In those circumstances, try to take photos of the vehicle locations at the scene of the accident, including photographs of property damage to both vehicles.  Also, make sure you obtain pertinent information from the other driver and vehicle involved in the accident, including the other vehicle plate number, the driver's full name, driver's license number and insurance information.  It is best to take photographs of the driver's license and insurance slip.  You should also immediately attend a collision reporting centre to make sure that a police report is authored.  You may need this for insurance and in the event that you have any claims for injuries.  

Although you may not immediately feel symptoms, it is best to attend at a hospital or doctor's office as a precaution.  It is common that injuries, including serious injuries, are not always immediately accompanied by symptoms following an accident.  Also, if symptoms develop over the next 24 to 48 hour period, it is again important to seek medical attention.  

If you have been injured in an accident, and have questions about your rights or steps that you should take, please call us for a Free Consultation.  Call us toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. 
 

​The York Regional Police Road Safety Bureau has announced that it will be using automated licence plate readers mounted on police vehicles in an effort to improve road safety.  Some York Regional Police cruisers will have cameras mounted on the rooftops, which will automatically read licence plates on vehicles while the officer is on patrol.  According to the York Regional Police, the automated system can read 3,000 to 5,000 licence plates in a 12-hour shift and provides the officer with an alert for infractions such as stolen licence plates, a driver’s licence suspension, expired validation or failure to have insurance. 

if you have been injured in an accident caused by a driver with a suspended license or an uninsured vehicle, you may still have rights to compensation.  These underinsured or uninsured motorist claims are more complex, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can usually assist in obtaining insurance coverage for your injury and losses.  To learn more about your rights, call us for a FREE Consultation at 1-866-234=6093 or by completing our contact form here.  

If you have been injured in an Ontario motorcycle accident, there are important steps you should take to protect your rights.  We are experienced motorcycle accident lawyers and also ride and have friends who ride.  We understand the passion and joy and that comes with riding a motorcycle, and we are happy to help riders that have been injured in a motorcycle accident.  

Depending on the severity of the motorcycle accident and injuries sustained, some of these steps may need to be pursued by a legal representative or other person on behalf of the motorcyclist.  Here are some of the things to do following a motorcycle accident in Ontario:

1. Call 911 - report the accident to police and request an ambulance if you are injured.

2. If you are not admitted to hospital immediately following your accident, then you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.  Not all injuries will be immediately recognized, so it is important to be checked out by a physician.  

3.  Obtain witness information.  In motorcycle accidents, it is especially important to have witness information.  This includes the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any and all witnesses.  Do not rely on police to collect all the information - we see countless accident investigations where police did not capture the witness details. 

4. Take down the other party's information. You should obtain name, and contact information, as well as Driver's License and License Plate number for the involved vehicle. 

5. Contact your insurance company and advise them of the accident and that you were injured.  Your insurance company will assign a claim number, and send you at a package to be completed. 

6. Speak to an experienced motorcycle injury lawyer before completing your application for accident benefits or before giving a statement or other claim related matter.  It could be detrimental to your claim to rely on non-legal professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapist, or chiropractors to complete you application for accident benefits.  While these clinicians will be more than happy to assist with your insurance forms in order to facilitate funding for treatment, they are not legal professionals and, as such, they may not appreciate the legal ramification that can follow from the statements made in an application for accident benefits

We highly recommend that motorcycle injury victims to speak to an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident lawyer about their rights and options following an accident.   In a serious accident, a lawyer can assist immediately with obtaining benefits for loss of income, and non-OHIP covered medical expenses.  A motorcycle accident lawyer, can also start the process of preserving and collecting the important evidence needed to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver and their insurance company. 

Consultations with a Motorcycle Accident at Iacobelli Law Firm are always complimentary and strictly confidential.  If you are too injured to meet with us at our office, we will come to meet you at your hospital or home.  To request your FREE Consultation call us 24/7 at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our contact form here. 
 

There was a fatal accident involving a waste disposal truck and dump truck on November 16, 2018 in Witchurch-Stouffville, Ontario.  This recent fatality accident occurred on Aurora Road between Kennedy and McCowan Road.  

According to York Regional Police, the collision between a waste disposal truck and a dump truck, resulted in fatal injuries to the driver of the waste disposal truck, a a 62-year-old man from the Town of Innisfil.  The driver of the dump truck, a 37-year-old man from the Town of Bradford, was also transported to hospital with injuries.

First and foremost, the wrongful death lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this recent fatal accident.  
Family may be able to claim for losses as a result of a fatal motor vehicle accident in OntarioIn Ontario, when someone is killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the surviving family members may be able to make a claim for wrongful death benefits.  Wrongful death compensation can include claims for the loss of guidance, care, companionship, support and services of their loved one.
Who Can File a Claim For Wrongful Death In Ontario?Who can file a claim for a wrongful death in Ontario will depend on the circumstances of the particular case.  In most instances of a wrongful death claim, it is the blood relatives (husband, wife, mother, father, children, etc.)  who are entitled to file a claim. 

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.

What Financial Compensation is Available Following the Death of a Loved One in Ontario?

The damages (money) recoverable in a Ontario wrongful death claim will again depend on the particular facts and circumstances of your situation.  No two claims are the same, and it is important to obtain the counsel of a Ontario wrongful death lawyer.  

In general, however, the following items may be advanced as part of an Ontario wrongful death claim:

(a) expenses reasonably incurred for the benefit of the person killed;

(b) funeral expenses reasonably incurred;

(c) an amount to compensate for the loss of guidance, care and companionship that the claimant might reasonably have expected to receive from the person if the death had not occurred. 

Free Consultation with Ontario Wrongful Death Lawyer

Contact Iacobelli Law Firm to speak with an Ontario fatal accident lawyer.  We offer prospective clients a free consultation with a lawyer. There is no obligation and the consultation is strictly confidential.  Call us at 1-866-234-6093 to request your Free Consultation.  

On Friday August 10, 2018, there was a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a Kia SUV in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive and Wellness Way in the City of Vaughan.  Sadly, the motorcycle rider, a 25 year old man from Vaughan, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  

First and foremost, the motorcycle accident lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm offer there sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man that was tragically killed in this crash.  This is no doubt a very difficult loss, especially since it was sudden and involved such a young individual.  

The accident is under investigation by the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit.  Witnesses or anyone with information are being asked to contact police.  The driver of the Kia, was a 70 year old woman.  At this point, it is unknown whether any charges have been laid.  

If you have lost a family member as a result of a motorcycle accident in Ontario, you may be entitled to advance claims for your losses.  To learn more about your rights, call us for a FREE Consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.  Consultations are confidential, without any obligation and always free. Have your questions answered, call us at 416-900-1070 or complete our online contact form to request a call back. 

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As a dedicated Ontario personal injury law firm, we have been involved in many car accident, truck accident, and motorcycle accident claims.  Our involvement goes far beyond reading the police reports, and often involves interviewing the involved parties and eye witnesses, and analyzing available information including location, measurements, skid marks, etc.  As part of our car accident injury practice, we have come to recognize some factors that tend to frequently accompany serious motor vehicle accident claims.  We wish to share these with you to remind drivers to make smart choices to reduce your chances of being the cause of a serious accident on Ontario roads. 

Factors Contributing to Serious Accidents, include the following:

• Distracted Driving
• Inattentive Driving
• Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs
• Driver Fatigue

Many of the catastrophic injury cases that we are involved in, such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations occur in accidents involving some or more of the above-noted factors.  These are risk factors that should be known to drivers in Ontario, yet some drivers continue to take needless risks, often resulting in catastrophic consequences for themselves or others. 

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one due to a serious car accident in Ontario, speak with an experienced car accident injury lawyer to learn about your rights.  We may be able to help, and we are available to answer your call 24/7.  To learn more call us toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online form to request a Free Consultation.

The injury lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm are saddened to learn of a fatal car accident in King Township on Monday July 9, 2018.  This fatal car accident was a single vehicle collision involving a grey Toyota Corolla, with two young occupants.  Sadly, the 18 year old male passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.  The driver of the vehicle, a 17 year old female from Bradford was taken to hospital with serious injuries. 

The accident remains under investigation by the York Regional Police, and anyone with information is asked to contact police.  

Fatal car accidents are tragic anytime, and particularly where young people are involved.  There is little that comfort that can come to a family following the loss of a loved one due to a senseless car accident.  With respect to insurance proceeds, the immediate family members of the victim of this accident, may be able to claim for accident benefits insurance and tort insurance proceeds.

If you have lost a family member due to a fatal car accident in Ontario, you should consider speaking to an experienced fatal accident lawyer to learn about your rights.  While it is difficult to think about insurance claims during the grieving process, it is an important step for the peace of mind of family.  Iacobelli Law Firm regularly assists families that have lost a loved one following a car accident.  We are compassionate and sensitive, and we will meet with you to answer your questions.  Our consultations are Free, confidential and without any obligation.  Have your questions answered and make informed decisions for your family. 

There are reports of another serious accident involving a car and a motorcycle at an intersection.  On the early evening of Wednesday June 20 2018, there was an accident involving a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a black Mercedes at the intersection of Leslie and Greenhill Avenue, in Richmond Hill.  According to early reports, the Mercedes was travelling northbound on Leslie Street and was making a left turn onto westbound Greenhill Avenue when it collided with the motorcycle that was travelling southbound on Leslie Street.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 21-year-old man from Richmond Hill, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital. 

First and foremost, the motorcycle accident lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm sincerely hope that the young man involved in this motorcycle accident makes a speedy and complete recovery from his injuries.  

Although the accident is under investigation with York Regional Police, this type of accident is far too common.  We see many motorcycle accidents that occur with left turning cars and trucks.  Unfortunately, drivers sometimes fail to pay attention and turn into the path of approaching motorcycles.  While it is always important to use caution when making a left turn, it is particularly important during the spring and summer months when many motorcycles are taking to the road.  Because motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, some drivers fail to observe them or mistakenly judge them to be father away than they actually are.  If you cannot clearly see all lanes of approaching traffic, do not commence your turn.  Be patient and use extra caution.  

If you or a loved one has been injured in an Ontario motorcycle accident, we may be able to help.  We have experience with motorcycle accident injury claims.  To learn more, or to request a FREE consultation with an experienced injury lawyer, contact us 24 hours at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. 

There was a serious accident in Stouffville on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at approximately 2:30 pm, near the intersection of Vivian Side Road and Kennedy Road.  The vehicles reportedly involved in this Stouffville car accident are a blue Ford Explorer and a red Audi.  

According to early reports, the driver of the Audi, a 45-year-old woman from Stouffville, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital. A passenger in the Audi, a 16-year-old female from Stouffville, was transported to hospital in serious condition. The driver of the Ford Explorer, a 19-year-old man from Stouffville, was transported to hospital with injuries..

The injury lawyers at Iacobelli Law Firm, sincerely hope that all those involved in this serious car accident make a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.  

At this time, the collision is under investigation by the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit.  Police are requesting any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision, to come forward.

Car accidents that result in serious injuries such as those reported in this Stouffville accident can have life changing consequences for those involved and their loved ones.  Following a serious injury accident, the road to recovery may be challenging.  In addition to the injuries, those involved may also face significant emotional challenges, and financial difficulties.  Obtaining the best resources for medical recovery and financial recovery is critically important following a life altering accident.  

To learn more about your rights following a serious accident injury, contact the injury law team at Iacobelli Law Firm for a FREE no obligation consultation.  We will speak with you and your family candidly, and answer your questions so that you can make informed decisions.  To learn more, call us 24 hours at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here. 

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