Newfoundland Injury Law Blog
6/18/2013
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Watch Out for Cows?
Newfoundlanders are used to moose advisories, but there's an advisory now for another kind of wildlife roaming the roads.
Category: Car Accidents
6/3/2013
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What Do You Do When You See a Moose near the Road?
Drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador should call the Moose Hotline when they see a moose on or near the road.
Category: Car Accidents
5/31/2013
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Are You Outraged by Distracted Driving? Here's Why You Should Be.
Here's why we should be just as outraged by distracted driving as we are impaired driving.
Category: Car Accidents
5/27/2013
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How SOPAC is Helping NL Drivers
SOPAC held a walk-a-thon on Sunday May 26th, 2013 to raise money for the moose hotline.
Category: Car Accidents
5/24/2013
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Why Mandatory Helmet Laws are Still Good for Provinces
Laws are often a reflection of public opinion. Government should be a leader in saving lives and preventing brain injury with mandatory helmet legislation.
Category: Car Accidents
5/22/2013
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Minister’s Response to CARS News Conference Lacking
Minister Nick McGraw's reponse to the CARS news conference on May 13, 2013 lacked substance and missed the point.
Category: Car Accidents
5/22/2013
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Minister Misses Point of CARS Task Force Demand
The Telegram reported from the CARS news conference May 13th that CARS calls for a steering committee. This is not true. It calls for a task force.
Category: Car Accidents
5/21/2013
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An Update from SOPAC
SOPAC lobbies government to protect the driving public from moose vehicle collisions. Founder and Co-Chair Eugene Nippard gives an update on
Category: Car Accidents
5/14/2013
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How Government Should Improve Your Auto Insurance
Lawyer Ches Crosbie explains why and how the NL Government needs to update mandatory insurance requires.
Category: Car Accidents
5/14/2013
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How Can the Province Reduce Your Chance of Collision?
The provincial government has "failed miserably" at protecting the travelling public. A straight forward solution is to use fences along the roads in NL.
Category: Car Accidents
5/14/2013
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It's Time to Take Action
These are the major points that emerged from the CARS news conference on Monday May 13, 2013.
Category: Car Accidents
5/6/2013
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UN Road Safety Week: When Will NL Government Take Action?
When will the NL government take action on Road safety? The WHO is urging governments to do something and May 6th-12th marks UN Road Safety Week.
Category: Car Accidents
4/22/2013
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Time to Stop Complaining and Do Something: Auto Accidents Out of Control
All of us Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have to take action to reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents on our roads.Category: Car Accidents
3/11/2013
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Litigation Loans for Personal Injury Clients: Buyer Beware!
Does an insurance company have to reimburse me for interest on loans to cover my bills?Category: Car Accidents
11/21/2012
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National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Car Crashes Marked in St. John's
The National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada is a day set aside to remember those killed or injured on our roads.Category: Car Accidents
11/13/2012
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The Real Reason to Use Winter Tires
Winter tires are important in protecting you and your family while driving in winter conditions.Category: Car Accidents
10/29/2012
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Avoiding Winter Road Conditions: Snow Tires
It’s that time of year when we should start thinking about winter tires...Category: Car Accidents
10/26/2012
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Is it Better to Pay for Minor Vehicle Accident Damage Rather Than Make an Insurance Claim?
It may be in your best interest to pay for a minor accident out of pocket...Category: Car Accidents
10/25/2012
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Brain Injury Survivor Develops App to Help Other Survivors
This article is about how one man who survived a car accident and sustained brain injury created an app to help the community of brain injury survivors.Category: Car Accidents
10/18/2012
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Leave the Phone Alone
Newfoundlanders are well aware that talking on a hand held device while driving is illegal. Did you know that texting while driving is illegal, too?Category: Car Accidents
10/17/2012
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Speeding and Traffic Accidents: Two Different Issues?
Speeding is not the only driving behavior that causes accidents.Category: Car Accidents
10/9/2012
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Safety Tips for Driving in School Zones and Neighborhoods
How to take extra precautions while driving in school zones and neighborhoods.Category: Car Accidents
10/5/2012
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The Coalition Advocating for Road Safety is Here to Help
The Coalition Advocating for Road Safety (CARS) will help reduce the number of road accidents in Newfoundland and Labrador.Category: Car Accidents
10/5/2012
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Renting it Right: Car Rental Safety Tips
Here’s a checklist to help you ensure that your next rental car experience is a safe one.Category: Car Accidents
9/26/2012
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Traffic Accident at Stavanger Drive and Torbay Road on Monday, September 24th
A traffic accident in St. John's at the Stavanger Drive and Torbay Road intersection put five people in hospital on Monday, September 24th. Injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Unlike this car accident, personal injury and damage to vehicles may not be immediately obvious.Category: Car Accidents
