Our country experiences the most extreme winters in the world, characterized by blinding blizzards and freezing ice-storms. Currently, snow squall advisories across Ontario have been put out by the government’s Public Weather Alert systems, warning drivers to be alert and stay safe.

With wintry conditions wreaking havoc across Canada, many people prefer to use the public transit systems in most cities. They feel safer and less stressed in public transportation buses, trains etc.

However, even these vehicles are not free from hazards during the harsh Canadian winters.

They also deal with the same conditions – snow-storms, high winds, traffic jams, slippery roads etc. The increased number of passengers leads to longer lines at ticket-booths and delays in service.

Poor visibility, bad road conditions, driver fatigue, etc are some of the reasons for public transit accidents.

If you or a dear one has been injured while using public transportation, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Scarborough bus and truck accident lawyer as soon as possible for a free, no-obligations initial assessment.

Public Transit Accidents

There are an estimated 11.4 million licensed public transit vehicles operating in Ontario. It’s reported that nearly 60% of Toronto residents use the TTC regularly which includes streetcars and buses.

A recent report in the Toronto Star estimates that there are at least 3000 crashes in the Toronto transit system annually. While the types of injuries are usually minor cuts, bruises and wounds, a significant number of serious injuries also occur.

Apart from passengers, other road-users like pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists etc may also be injured in collisions with public transportation vehicles. In such cases, the injuries are usually more severe, because of the larger size of transportation vehicles.

As our experienced Scarborough car accident lawyers know from experience, there may be several parties liable in such a case. The municipality, private operators who run the company, drivers, maintenance crews etc may all be responsible for a single accident.

How We Can Help

Accidents are rarely “accidental” – they are caused by someone’s fault or negligence. Our Scarborough motor vehicle injury lawyers who handle similar cases can advise you about the types of compensation that you can claim. These include:

• Loss of income/wages
• Medical and rehabilitation expenses
• Pain and suffering

All those injured in motor-vehicle accidents in Ontario are entitled to statutory benefits under the Ontario Insurance Act regardless of fault. The benefits are proportionate to the severity of injuries.

Additionally, victims and families are entitled to file a personal injury suit against those responsible for the accident. Our Scarborough personal injury lawyers can assist you with all the medical, legal and insurance aspects of the process.

The claims process is rife with complex paperwork, strict filing deadlines and norms and it may be difficult for someone unfamiliar with the procedure to work their way through it. Our top rated Scarborough accident lawyers can do this while keeping your interests and rights paramount.

In many cases, injuries sustained in such accidents may lead to permanent or long-term disability. In such cases, our Scarborough long-term disability claims lawyers can ensure that your rights are protected while we help you to get the compensation you justly deserve.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)