There was the moment – I cannot measure it in time – of a world ajar, of a man aghast. I certainly thought quickly enough to consider the idea “I am going to be run down and probably killed.” Then came the blow. I felt it on my forehead and around the thighs. But besides the blow there was an impact, a shock, a concussion indescribably violent. … I do not understand why I was not killed. … I certainly must be very tough or very lucky, or both.

-Winston S. Churchill “New York Misadventure” Daily Mail, January 5, 1932

There is simply no contest between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. When drivers disregard the rules of the road, the consequences of such motor vehicle accidents are grave. At the motor vehicle accident scene, it’s crucial to take immediate actions such as collecting information, seeking medical attention, and reporting the incident to authorities. These steps not only ensure safety but also strengthen a compensation case. It’s important to claim accident benefits, which can provide compensation for lost income, medical treatment, and other expenses. Pedestrians involved in accidents in Ontario should claim statutory accident benefits, offering financial assistance for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and even funeral expenses, regardless of fault.

According to the Ontario Trauma Registry Report for 2009, of all deaths caused by motor vehicles, pedestrians account for approximately 1/3. This statistic underscores the significant risks pedestrian accident victims face on the roads. According to the National Trauma Registry Analytic Bulletin for 2004, across Canada, 77.3% of pedestrians suffer fractures, and 28% suffer head injuries. On average, pedestrians are admitted to hospital for 13 days.

77.3% of pedestrians suffer fractures, and 28% suffer head injuries, highlighting the severe personal injury risks involved. On average, pedestrians are admitted to hospital for 13 days.

In Barbeau v. Ruchetta, Tim Boland and Darcy Romaine were successful in a 3 week jury trial in representing Ms. Barbeau, a pedestrian who was struck when crossing the street, and who suffered a devastating ankle fracture. She was hospitalized and underwent surgery, but the bone became necrotic (dead) and required an osteotomy of her distal tibia (removal of the lower 2 cm” of her shin with the subsequent fusion of her ankle). Ms. Barbeau was pushing herself to work full-time. The defense argued she could keep working to normal retirement. The jury accepted our argument that Ms. Barbeau should only work part-time. Medical and rehabilitation benefits are crucial for victims like Ms. Barbeau, covering medical expenses and rehabilitation costs.

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