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A driver who enters an intersection from a stop sign and collides with traffic that had the right of way will usually be at fault. Stopping at the sign is only part of the obligation. Ontario law requires that the driver yield to traffic already in the intersection or approaching closely enough that … Read more »

A crash that occurs near Yonge North Subway Extension construction could be caused entirely by a negligent driver. Metrolinx, York Region or a construction contractor might also be responsible if temporary lanes, barriers, pedestrian routes, equipment or construction work contributed to the injury. … Read more »

If you are injured because of snow or ice on private, residential or commercial property in Ontario, you generally have 60 days after the injury to give written notice of the claim to at least one occupier of the property or the winter-maintenance contractor. The notice must include the date, time a … Read more »

In Ontario, a motor vehicle collision must generally be reported immediately to police if anyone is injured or if the apparent total property damage exceeds $5,000. The Highway Traffic Act also contains specific reporting requirements for certain dooring collisions and for damage to property on or b … Read more »

The driver changing lanes will usually be responsible when they move into a lane already occupied by another vehicle. When Rule 10(4) of Ontario’s Fault Determination Rules applies, and no other provision of the Regulation changes the result, the changing driver is assigned 100% fault in the convent … Read more »