Multi-vehicle collision involving bus in Mississauga sends 4 to hospital

Four people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision in Mississauga late Wednesday night. Peel Regional Paramedic Services responded to the area of Queen Street South and Reid Drive at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Paramedics transported one individual with serious injuries and three others with minor injuries to the hospital. A fifth person was assessed at the scene but declined transport.

Photos from the scene revealed four heavily damaged vehicles, with one resting in the bushes of a home's front lawn and two others positioned near a light pole on the roadway. All vehicles sustained significant front-end damage. Police and firefighters were also present at the scene.

According to paramedics, all those injured are believed to be adults. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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What to Do after a Car Accident in Mississauga

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After a car accident your and your family’s first priority is your health. However, there are statutory provisions which require the injured person to provide a written notice, within days of the accident, if they intend to proceed with a claim against municipalities. You do not wish to miss a deadline which could affect your right to sue and recover the compensation you deserve.

Second, it is important to access and preserve important evidence about how the motor vehicle accident occurred. The motor vehicles should be inspected before the insurance company sends it for salvage and the accident scene should be investigated for physical evidence, like gouge marks and skid marks, and road design flaws.

Third, innocent victims involved in motor vehicle accidents often must sue or file claims for compensation against an insurance company. Insurance companies are focused on reducing how much they pay out in claims. Insurance companies hire specialized claims adjusters or defence lawyers that often try to settle claims quickly for small amounts or deny compensation entirely. It is important you speak with a motor vehicle accident lawyer immediately to help understand what your claim is truly worth and to protect your rights to compensation.