Latest Statistics as per Allstate Canada Safe Driving Study
As per the details released by the Allstate Canada Safe Driving Study the car accident cases have been increasing steadily in Canada and Toronto. Toronto averaged 6.45 accidents per 100 cars, while suburb areas of North York and Ajax had 7.02 and 7.12 accidents per 100 cars respectively. The worst places in Canada in terms of car accidents per 100 cars were Halifax and Ajax. As per the study, most accidents occurred on Friday and least on Sunday. The most common cause of accident was rear ending collisions with 25.17%, which again proved that cars are driving too close to cars in front of them. Second most frequent cause of car accidents was turning and intersection at 23.54%, while 3rs most frequent cause of car accidents was hitting parked cars at 13.57%. As far as the timing of the accident was concerned, the study found out that December, January and February are the worst months when most of the accidents occurred.
What is Rear end Collision
When the front end of your car or vehicle collides with the rear end of someone else’s car or vehicle, it is called a rear end collision. About 25% of all car accidents are rear end collisions. If your car is involved in a rear end collision, contact our Durham car accident lawyer immediately.
Causes of Rear end Collisions
- Aggressive driver: Road rage, failure to yield/obey signs/traffic-lights
- Speeding.
- Distracted driver: texting, talking on the phone
- Failure to follow the rules of the road.
- Careless/Negligent driver
- Tailgating.
- Driver fatigue.
Disobedience Of Traffic Rules Exterminate The Purpose Of Do Not Dazzle… Drive With Dipper On.
The injuries associated with rear end collisions can be devastating and even life threatening. Some of the injuries caused by rear end collisions are:
- Ankle and knee damage injury
- Soft tissues injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Brain damage
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Concussion
Our Durham car accident lawyers are aware that huge physical, financial and emotional burden is imposed on not just the victim but also on the family-members.
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)
