The Ontario Law states a presumption that in any road accident with pedestrians involved, the fault lies with the driver. This presumption may seem unfair on drivers who are unable to avoid careless pedestrians. However, the law is activated to facilitate the high pedestrian traffic in and around Ontario especially in the big cities and towns.

The well developed nation in structured urban planning promotes a lot of walking and cycling even in urban areas. This encourages more pedestrians on or near the roads which easily increases a pedestrian’s risk of injury with a motor accident. There could be many reasons for a road accident to happen in Ontario where:

• Careless or negligent drivers fail to look out for pedestrians
• Careless or negligent pedestrians who fail to obey the traffic crossing lights
• Faulty traffic lights could cause confusion to drivers and pedestrians
• Faulty vehicles that are unable to avoid pedestrians
• Slippery roads that cause drivers to go out of control to hit nearby pedestrians
• Unclear road signs
• Disruptive road works

Pedestrians or cyclists involved in a road accident in Ontario could be subject to serious injuries, depending on the nature and circumstances of the accident. The injured victims may want to sue and claim compensations from the negligent party. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act Section 193 (1) imposes a presumed fault on the driver who hits a pedestrian on any of its public roads, but many drivers may feel that the law is not fair to place the onus on them in road accidents where they are not at fault.

Types of Potential Vehicle Accidents in Ontario 

There could be many types of road accidents occurring in Ontario daily. These accidents could implicate pedestrians to cause inconvenience and stress with possible injuries.

• Car accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Public transportation 

Car accidents are very common on the road in Ontario with thousands of lives affected in death or injuries with property damage amounting to billions of dollars. Trucking accidents happen frequently too with many heavy to medium industries plying the roads and highways on heavy loads in urgent deliveries. Million-dollar trucks are usually involved in many Ontario accidents with massive damage and fatalities. Trucking accidents could be caused by:

• Speeding
• Unrealistic delivery schedules
• Fatigued drivers
• Poorly maintained vehicles 

Motorcycle accidents bring on high fatalities in Ontario to be a real concern for lawmakers and citizens. Either party could be at fault with inattentive drivers or speeding motorcyclists who come too close to the vehicle.

Public transportation could also add on to the rising road accidents and injuries incurred on Ontario roads as more consumers choose this option to overcome rising gas prices. It is not surprising that buses, commuter trains, passenger ferries and taxis become more popular to be in greater demand nowadays as gas prices continue to soar. However, these public transports must exercise greater safety measures for the sake of their passengers. Public transportation accidents could happen from:

• Fatigued or bored drivers with low concentration
• Poorly maintained vehicles
• Careless drivers or pedestrians
• Faulty traffic lights
• Poor road conditions

Another potential road accident could be cross-border accidents where cars travel between borders such as Canada and USA. Road accidents of this kind could be quite cumbersome as one party may not be well versed with the traffic laws of the other nation. Higher fines and heavy penalties besides inconveniences and stress could be incurred when such accidents happen without proper legal assistance.

Legal Assistance to Presumed Driver’s Fault in Ontario Accidents

It may be difficult for many Ontario or non-Canadian drivers to accept the Ontario Highway Traffic Act Section 193 (1) law that presumes the driver to be at fault in road accidents involving pedestrians. We are an established legal firm in Ontario that is well versed with this road law to assist drivers who are involved in a road accident involving pedestrians in Ontario.

We have personal injury lawyers who are experienced in identifying the types of injuries inflicted on involved pedestrians in any road accident. We also have specialized accident attorney services in Ontario road accidents who understand the short and long of the province’s traffic rules and regulations.

Our free consultation injury lawyer provides the best of counsel to take the appropriate actions in any Ontario road accident. We aim to service presumed at-fault drivers with substantial evidence that would dismiss the charges and case quickly through our skilled and experienced car accident lawyers.

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.