Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

An alarming increase in pedestrian injuries and death in the GTA

A rash of pedestrian accidents in the GTA has been alarming to those people who choose to regularly walk as opposed to other modes of transportation. What has been more upsetting are the increased pedestrian fatalities which have arisen from these accidents.

During the first month in 2010, 11 pedestrian fatalities were recorded. This was 20% of the total pedestrian fatalities in the Greater Toronto Area for 2009. It is reported that 2010 pedestrian deaths was the highest in the past 5 years.

In 2009 Canada recorded 31 pedestrian deaths. Of those 31 deaths York Region had 6; Durham Region had 7; Halton Region had 2 and Peel Region had 10. The Greater Toronto Area accounted for 81% of all Canadian pedestrian deaths for 2009.

According to the Toronto Police, 2,200 pedestrian vehicle collisions were reported. This amounts to an average of 6 to 7 pedestrians being struck by vehicles in Toronto every day, according to Police.

Clearly pedestrian accidents, commonly involving motor vehicles, can result in serious injury and death.

In you or a family member are a victim of a serious pedestrian accident in Ontario, you need to seek the help of a dedicated serious injury lawyer in Ontario. Roger R. Foisy has successfully acted as lawyer for pedestrian accident victims and their families.

Roger’s Mississauga pedestrian accident law firm also serves clients in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Halton Hills, Acton and surrounding regions in Ontario.

For serious pedestrian accident injuries, choose a personal injury lawyer who fights to receive maximum dollars for you and your family. Contact us today for immediate support and a free consultation.