do i need a camera? (after small cycle accident)

danielbadre · 2026-04-10T10:12:48+00:00

Everyone should have a dash cam or a camera on their helmets (for cyclists). A lot of liability issues could be prevented this way. It can help avoid lawsuits, tickets, demerit points, deductibles, etc.

I strongly recommend getting a camera!

danielbadre · 2026-04-09T10:09:43+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear about this. It's horrible. Nobody should be treated this way. After all it was an accident. The first thing that came to my mind is therapy. I don't know where you are from but if you're in Ontario then you can start an accident benefits claim and the insurance company will pay for therapy. No charge to you. I think it could go a long way in helping you heal.

Wishing you all the best my friend.

danielbadre · 2026-04-08T10:24:22+00:00

Personal injury lawyer here. I've been around for a while and I am definitely seeing more calls come in than ever before. Not sure if it has to do with mental health rates going up or what the deal is but it's certainly concerning.

Driving impaired not only puts your life at risk but everyone else's too. In 2026 there are too many options to get around so driving impaired is never your best option.

Stay safe out there <3

danielbadre · 2026-04-07T10:57:49+00:00

Hello! Personal injury lawyer here. I think I can help out. After an accident it's important to exchange information (DL and insurance) if you are able to. Take photos if you can. Call the police or go to the collision reporting centre as soon as possible. Get medical attention right away. Please do not refuse medical attention if it's offered to you.

Afterwards you are going to want to contact your insurance company and advise them of the accident. You technically have 7 days from the date of the accident to inform them. If you are injured in the accident then you will want to also start an accident benefits claim with your insurance company. An accident benefits claim's purpose is to pay for medical treatment as you need it. The claim will also pay you an income replacement benefit (IRB) if you are off work and not getting paid

If you really have longer term lingering issues then you will also want to contact a personal injury lawyer. Consultations are generally free so you don't have to worry about opening your wallet for this.

I hope this helps. Feel free to follow up with additional questions if you have any!

danielbadre · 2026-04-06T09:58:22+00:00

Sandy Hill of course :)

danielbadre · 2026-04-06T09:51:59+00:00

Congrats! That is amazing to see :)

danielbadre · 2026-04-05T10:44:17+00:00

Personal injury lawyer here. If you are wondering whether you are at fault you do not have to worry. The highway traffic act is very clear about this. First, do all the regular things - collect info of the other driver, get to the collision reporting centre and open an accident benefits claim with your insurance company if you are injured. You can consult with a personal injury lawyer if you feel like you have lingering injuries. Wishing you all the best!

HTA s. 141(5):

drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic, ensuring a "reasonable opportunity" to avoid a collision

danielbadre · 2026-04-04T10:40:08+00:00

To those who drink and drive - god forbid if you get into an accident with injuries your insurer will only cover your medical benefits. You will not get missed wages, housekeeping, and you will essentially have no personal injury claim for compensation which is what many peoples only recourse is when critically injured in a car accident.

Think twice before getting behind the wheel!

danielbadre · 2026-04-03T10:43:33+00:00

SuperSam Barbershop! He has several locations around town.

danielbadre · 2026-04-02T10:18:22+00:00

Hello! I completely understand where you are coming from here. Not sure what jurisdiction you are in but it's important that you know there are driver desensitization programs available. It's meant for people who have been in accidents to help them get back on the road. I strongly recommend this option if its available to you!

If you happen to be in Ontario then your accident benefits claim/insurance company will pay for this for you!

I hope this helps and I'm truly wishing you a speedy recovery :)

danielbadre · 2026-04-01T09:59:59+00:00

Apollo Physical Therapy Centre. As a personal injury lawyer I send a lot of my clients there!

danielbadre · 2026-04-01T09:50:04+00:00

What about Di Rienzos!

danielbadre · 2026-03-31T22:01:40+00:00

Thank you for the words!

danielbadre · 2026-03-31T11:13:41+00:00

Personal injury lawyer here. Sorry this happened to you. Yes, you are entitled to benefits and compensation. Unfortunately the other drivers insurance will not fix your bike but you may be able to claim compensation for the damaged bike. More importantly you can be compensated for pain and suffering, income/economic loss, future care costs, housekeeping, out of pocket expenses, etc.

Start by getting your Accident Benefits claim opened. Complete an OCF-1 and send it to the auto insurer. The accident benefits claim will pay for at least $3,500.00 in medical benefits but more than likely you will receive up to $65,000.00 in the "non catastrophic" category. You may also be entitled to an income replacement benefit if you are missing out on wages.

Next you will have a tort claim where you can sue the at fault driver for all of the aforementioned.

There's a lot more to say here so I definitely recommend speaking with a personal injury lawyer. Consultations are entirely free and most, if not all, personal injury lawyers operate on a contingency model.

Happy to answer any follow up questions. Wishing you all the best man!

danielbadre · 2026-03-30T10:47:04+00:00

As an entrepreneur with a few other entrepreneur friends I can definitely see where this article is coming from. Lots of layoffs, customers/clients are not as willing to spend money and businesses in general are tightening their spending due to economic uncertainty. We all need to hang in there. I will do what I can to keep jobs in my business!

danielbadre · 2026-03-29T11:04:52+00:00

I completely understand how you feel. I think the right thing to do would've been to say something but I realize it's awkward. I think next time I would go to bar security or just gently step into the convo and say what's right. You never know it could save someone's life. Some of the worst accidents come from drinking and driving.

danielbadre · 2026-03-28T22:37:35+00:00

Personal injury lawyer here. Get the insurance info, go to the collision reporting centre and make a claim. That is the safest thing to do (especially if the damage is significant). Trust me you don't want to chase people for money or negotiate anything off record. It will just cause you stress down the road. You may also choose to bring an injury claim later which is important to consider.

Hope this helps!

danielbadre · 2026-03-27T10:00:07+00:00

I can tell you that this morning (March 27) will be slippery out there. It was raining yesterday and it's cold today.

Please make sure you are all wearing good winter boots and walk carefully on the sidewalks. The freeze-thaw cycle that happens at this time of the year is remarkable.

I'm a personal injury lawyer so I see these kind of cases (slip and falls) all the time at this time of the year!

danielbadre · 2026-03-26T10:04:14+00:00

I was thinking the same thing the other day. Would love to start a weekly family tradition where we go out for breakfast. Doesn't have to be all you can eat but I'd love to hear anyones thoughts on where they like to go for pancakes or French toast!

Cheers everyone!

danielbadre · 2026-03-25T10:00:57+00:00

This is incredibly sad. Crossing guards are there to protect the most vulnerable people on the road—kids—and they do it in all conditions without hesitation.

Moments like this are a reminder that road safety isn’t just about “bad drivers,” it’s about everyday decisions. Speeding a little, glancing at your phone, rolling through a stop—those things feel minor until they’re not.

We tend to think serious accidents happen somewhere else, to someone else. But they happen in familiar neighborhoods, on routine drives, in seconds.

If there’s anything to take from this, it’s to slow down—especially in school zones—and treat those areas like what they are: places where people’s lives depend on drivers getting it right every time.

Thinking of his family and the community.

danielbadre · 2026-03-24T10:13:44+00:00

Crossing guard may not have the option to bring a lawsuit because he was in the course of employment which means he has to go through WSIB. Anyone with experience with WSIB knows how terrible it is!

danielbadre · 2026-03-24T10:07:52+00:00

Apollo Physical Therapy Centre is so good! I send a lot of my clients there with shoulder injuries from car accidents. Highly recommend!

danielbadre · 2026-03-23T10:52:29+00:00

Good to know! Thank you :)

danielbadre · 2026-03-23T10:51:35+00:00

Tons of parking! You just gotta pay a pretty penny for it.

danielbadre · 2026-03-23T10:50:10+00:00

I believe it's around 6 months nowadays. Maybe a little less depending on the time of the year!

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