I'm Andrew Iacobelli, a Toronto Car Accident lawyer. During the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19, 2017, a high-speed accident involving two vehicles took place on York Mills Road east of Hedgewood Road in Toronto.

What Happened?
Officers from Toronto Police Service responded to a call for a personal injury collision on York Mills Road at approximately 2:55 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived on the scene they determined that a 2016 Mercedes-Benz heading eastbound on York Mills Road left the roadway, struck a utility pole on the south side, and then returned to the roadway and collided with an eastbound 2014 Toyota taxi cab. 

Given the volume of traffic on Ontario roadways, particularly in Toronto and the GTA, it is not surprising that rear-end car crashes account for a significant number of Ontario car accidents.  Many Toronto and Ontario rear-end car accidents are the result of vehicles travelling to fast or following too closely.  The increasing reliance on cell phones is often also a cause of serious rear-end car crashes, due to distracted driving.  


Thankfully, many Ontario rear end car accidents occur at low speeds. Many rear-end accidents result is minor injuries only. Nonetheless, even at moderate speeds there is the potential for serious injuries following a rear end collision in Toronto.


In most rear-end car accidents, the driver that rear-ended the vehicle will be found to be at fault for causing the accident. Often, the police will issue a citation/ticket to the vehicle that caused the rear-end collision.  Most rear end crashes can be avoided by leaving ample space ahead of your vehicle, and by driving at a speed appropriate for the conditions.  It is important to drive slower and leave more room when the weather is poor. Drivers should never tail gate the vehicle ahead, as this can lead to a rear-end collision.

Common Injuries From Rear End Car Accidents
Rearend car accidents can result in many injuries for the occupants of the vehicle, including orthopaedic injuries, brain injuries, and soft tissue injuries.  The most common injury that results is damage to the head and neck.  "Whiplash" is a common name for injury to the cervical spine and discs. 


 The brain is also susceptible to serious injury in  a rear-end collision because of the sudden movements of forward and back.  Ontario rear-end accidents can result in herniated discs in the neck or back, as well as concussive syndrome.  

Disc herniations following a rear end car crash can result in neck pain, numbness, and shooting pains down the arms. In the case of a severe spinal disc herniation, the treatment can include spine surgery.  

If you have been injured in a rear-end car accident in Ontario, contact our Ontario car accident law firm for a free case review.  We offer free consultations to prospective clients.  To request a consultation call us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here.

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Studies show that teen drivers and inexperienced drivers are far more likely to be involved in a car crash.  Although Ontario's graduated licensing is significant in helping to reduce the risks presented to new drivers, parents can also do a lot to keep their teens safe.  By providing a good example, talking to your teenage child, and establishing rules, parents can make a real difference.  

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies reveal that parents play a key role in preventing teen crashes and deaths.    To learn more about the CDC Parents are the Key campaign, click here.  

There are reports of a serious car accident that occurred in Brampton, Ontario on Sunday, April 7, 2013.  This Brampton car accident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on McLaughlin Road near Lormel Gate in Brampton.  According to information provided by the Peel Regional Police, this motor vehicle accident involved a 2004 Mazda MPV and a 2009 Dodge Journey. 

An 18 year-old male from Mississauga and a 68 year-old resident of Brampton, along with the 5 passengers of the MPV, were reportedly transported to hospital with injuries. Some of the vehicle occupants were later transported to trauma centres in Toronto.  

First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers its support to those that have been injured in this Brampton car accident.  We hope that all involved will make a complete and speedy recovery from their injuries.

The accident is being investigated by the Peel Regional Police.  Anyone with information about the circumstances leading to this Brampton car accident, are asked to contact investigators with the 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. 

Following a serious car accident in Ontario, those that are injured and their families will be faced with immediate concerns and challenges.  In addition to the health care and recovery, the injured persons will also be required to provide information and make decisions about insurance coverage and available benefits.  The circumstances can be, and often are, overwhelming for those involved.  The decisions that are made immediately following an accident can have major consequences with respect to the compensation that may be available. 

In Ontario, car accident victims may be able to receive compensation from more than one insurance company.  Ontario car accidents provide for no-fault or statutory accident benefits, as well as tort claims against the at-fault driver.  The availability of these claims and the amount of compensation will depend upon the facts and circumstances of the accident and resulting injuries. 

With regard to those that were injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle that was involved in a car accident in Ontario, they may be able to claim for your losses. Passengers that are injured in Ontario car accidents are almost always covered by insurance. Although it can feel like an uncomfortable situation when the person responsible for your injuries is a relative or friend, you should keep in mind that the claims will be for insurance proceeds.  Auto insurance is available for situations where passengers are injured - it is not a claim against that driver's personal assets. 

Free Consultation With Ontario Car Accident Lawyer
To learn more about your rights following a serious car accident, contact a Brampton and Toronto car accident lawyer.  We offer a free, no obligation consultation, with an experienced Ontario car accident lawyer.  To request your free case review, call us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here.

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Ontario Car Accident Lawyer: We can help if you have been injured in an accident involving a left turn.

Toronto and Ontario auto accidents involving a left turning vehicle can result in  catastrophic injuries and fatalities.  Often, automobiles will be traveling at a high rate of speed when they collide with another automobile that suddenly turns left across their path.  If you or a loved one is involved in an accident involving a left turning vehicle, it is important to seek the advice of experienced Toronto and Ontario car accident lawyer to assess your claim and help you to make informed decisions.

Ontario automobile accidents involving left turns can be complex when it comes to advancing claims for insurance proceeds.  Although you may be certain that the left turning vehicle caused the accident, these types of collisions are often vigorously defended on liability.  Often, there will either be no witnesses or conflicting accounts as to how the collision occurred.  The drivers of the respective automobiles involved may also have conflicting versions of the accident and sequence of events.  In these circumstances, it may not be so easyto determine which party is at fault.   Experienced Ontario car accident lawyers can assist with investigating the circumstances of the accident in order to prove fault and secure your ability to make a claim for your injuries. 

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act states that "No  driver or operator of a vehicle in an intersection shall turn left across the  path of a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction unless he or she has  afforded a reasonable opportunity to the driver or operator of the approaching  vehicle to avoid a collision." R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 141 (5).

In other words, a driver is not allowed to turn left at an intersection if the automobile approaching from the opposite could end up colliding with your automobile.  Significantly, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE COLOR OF THE LIGHT IS AT THE TIME THE COLLSION OCCURS.  It is not enough to simply wait for the light to turn red and then turn left.  Even if an approaching vehicle runs a red light and collides with your car, you may still be liable.  Before proceeding to make a left turn, take extra time to make sure that the approaching vehicles are completely stopping.  

While a ticket or potential liability in a civil claim is one reason to wait before turning left, the more important reason by far is that left turn collisions can have catastrophic consequences.  Take care of yourself and others on the roadway by exercising caution whenever making a left turn.  Don't worry about the cars behind you honking; satisfy yourself that the approaching traffic is either stopping or far enough away so that you can safely make your left turn.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a left turn accident in Ontario, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable car accident lawyer to learn about your rights.  Contact lawyer Andrew Iacobelli of Iacobelli Law Firm for a free, no obligation, consultation.  We can arrange to meet with you at our office or at another convenient location if you are unable to travel due to the severity of your injuries.  To request a consultation call us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here.

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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. 


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There are reports of a serious head-on accident involving a minivan and a car in Kingsville, Ontario. This head-on collision occurred on the evening of Wednesday November 14, 2012 on Highway 3 near Graham Sideroad in Kingsville.  

According to reports, the minivan had several occupants, and seven people were transported to hospital with injuries.  First and foremost, Iacobelli Law Firm offers its support to those that were injured in this Kingsville head-on accident.  We hope that all involved make a speedy and complete recovery from their injuries. 

The police were investigating the circumstances of the accident, and more information would be needed in order to determine fault for this Kingsville, Ontario accident. 

In Ontario car accidents, injured persons may have two avenues of recovery. The first is statutory accident benefits, which may be accessed without regard to fault. These benefits are often minimal and do not adequately compensate for the financial losses and other harms sustained. As such, injured persons will often need to also make a claim against the insurance policy for the at-fault driver.    In order to claim agains the other driver's insurance policy, the injured person will have to prove some level of fault.  Early investigation of facts and witness accounts is important.

Iacobelli Law Firm represents car accident injury victims throughout Ontario.  We offer a free, no obligation, consultation.  If you or a loved one has been injured in an Ontario car accident, call us toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or fill out our contact form.  If you are unable to attend at our office due to the severity of your injury, we can meet with you at your home or hospital.

There was a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 400 on Monday November 5, 2012.  This highway 400 car accident occurred near highway 88 in the southbound lanes.  Sadly, this Highway 400 accident resulted in at least one fatality and serious injuries for others involved.  One man was airlifted to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. 

First and foremost, Iacobelli personal injury law firm offers its support to those that have been affected by this highway 400 accident.  This is a sad day for all of those involved as well as their friends and family.  Our condolensces to the family and friends of the person who was tragically killed in this multi-vehicle car accident.  We also wish a speedy and complete recovery for those that were injured in this accident. 

Highway 400 in the Greater Toronto Area is busy stretch of highway.  There are, unfortunately, many Ontario car and truck accidents that occur on Highway 400.  There are a number of factors which can result in serious highway accidents, including speed, improper lane changes, driver fatigue, and distracted driving.  More information is needed to determine the cause of the four-vehicle collision that occurred in this particular highway 400 multi-vehicle accident.  At this time, the circumstances of the accident are being investigated by the OPP. 

Irrespective of fault, those injured in this highway 400 accident, will have access to much-needed Statutory Accident Benefits.  In Ontario, accident benefits are available to all persons injured in motor vehicle collisions.  These benefits pay for some of the expenses following a collision, including medical and rehabilitation, as well as some loss of income.  It is also possible to bring a tort claim against the at-fault driver for the additional expenses and losses that are not covered through accident benefits. 

If you or a loved one is injured or tragically killed in a highway 400 motor vehicle accident, speak with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to learn more about your rights.  Iacobelli personal injury law firm offers each prospective client with a free, no obligation, consultation with a personal injury lawyer.  To learn more, or to request your free consultation call us at 416-900-1070 or toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or contact us here.