Ontario Accident Lawyer: Seat Belts Save Lives
Ottawa Personal InjuryLawyer– According to Ottawa Police Service, 24 people died in Ottawa between 2004 and 2008 because they were not wearing seatbelts. An additional 346 were injured as a result of not wearing a seatbelt. Fifty-seven of those who were hurt had life-threatening injuries.
In April 2010, Ottawa police will be monitoring traffic for seatbelt use. Did you know that if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario and are injured, your damages (compensation) may be reduced by up to 25% if you were not wearing your seatbelt. The reduction is due to “contributory negligence” and depends on the facts of your case and the nature of your injuries.
Wouldn’t you agree that losing a percentage of your compensation for an accident that was not otherwise your fault due to the failure to wear a seatbelt adds insult to injury?
Do yourself a favour! Buckle up.
