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ARTICLE · 28 OCTOBER 2024

What To Do After A Bike Accident In Toronto?

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In 2021, approximately 58 people died on Toronto's streets and 183 more were seriously injured. In total, the Canadian Automobile Association and Statistics Canada suggest that around 7500 cyclists are seriously.

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In 2021, approximately 58 people died on Toronto's streets and 183 more were seriously injured. In total, the Canadian Automobile Association and Statistics Canada suggest that around 7500 cyclists are seriously injured every year and that most of these occur during rush hour.

You may be surprised by how much a lawyer can assist with your accident case. Beyond the phone calls or in-person meetings, your lawyer will be working diligently behind the scenes to handle various aspects of your case. Here's how they can help:

Interviewing Witnesses

If witnesses were present during your cycling accident, your lawyer will likely want to interview them. Even if the driver's fault is already established, witnesses may provide additional details or circumstances that could strengthen your case and increase your compensation.

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