Highway 416 Pileup of 70 Vehicles

December 14, 2009, was a foggy, snowy, and slippery day on the 416. The early morning commute had a chain reaction accident resulting in approximately 70 vehicles becoming involved in a signficant collision. Personal injuries to drivers and passengers ranged in severity. The highway was closed for about five hours. Persons involved in this accident will be dealing with injuries and damage claims for the foreseeable future. Key to dealing with these claims is knowledge of the law as it pertains to motor-vehicle accidents in Ontario. Many of the personal injury claims will be resolved by the injured applying for Accident Benefits and receiving those benefits on a no-fault basis from their own insurers. For those more seriously hurt and whose injuries do not readily resolve the claim process will be more complicated and will normally require the assistance of a lawyer. At Plant Quinn Thiele LLP we have the experience and knowledge to guide the victims of motor-vehicle accidents through the claims process in order to obtain fair and favourable compensation for the losses sustained. Further information respecting the process of applying for insurance benefits and compensation for injuries is contained on our website at Pqtlaw.com.