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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Ontario

Car Accident

A car accident can leave you dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, insurance paperwork, and missed work all at once. What you do in the hours and days afterward can affect your recovery and your ability to pursue compensation. If you have been injured in a car accident in Ontario, there are several common mistakes worth […]

Crucial Tips For Avoiding Bicycle Accidents In Ontario

When riding a bicycle in Ontario, it is essential that you watch for your own safety. Many accidents can happen while riding a bicycle, with the most serious being when a cyclist collides with a car. Below, we’ve summarized a few of our top tips for avoiding accidents while moving around in the Ontario area […]

Non-Earner Benefits VS Income Replacement Benefits

Accident benefits are important, which is why they are mandatory within Ontario; all insurance policies will include them. If you’ve been in a car accident that has left you unable to work or has drastically impacted you in a way that prevents you from returning to your normal life, accident benefits can help you to […]

Five Benefits of Purchasing Optional Benefits

            You may have heard the term “optional benefits” when purchasing car insurance.   Outside of increasing their monthly insurance premium, not many people understand their true value. While most people opt out of optional benefits in favour of a cheaper monthly premium, you may regret it if you are in a […]

The Most Common Causes of Pedestrian & Car Accidents

The Most Common Causes of Pedestrian & Car Accidents A car hitting a pedestrian is usually one of the deadliest types of accidents because pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Pedestrians are at risk of catastrophic and fatal injuries when they are struck by a car. With thousands of pedestrians crossing the street in […]

An Ontario Resident’s Guide to Accident Benefits

An Ontario Resident’s Guide to Accident Benefits People are involved in car accidents in Ontario every single day. While the vast majority of those crashes result in minor injuries or no injuries at all, some lead to catastrophic or life-threatening injuries. Being in a car crash can generate a tremendous financial burden, especially if the […]