Category: Accidents

close-up of tow truck driving securing a car on a flatbed

Government launches Tow Zone pilot program

In an effort to clamp down on unscrupulous towing practices and the “Wild West” environment that has led to escalating violence among tow truck companies, the Ministry of Transportation is imposing towing restrictions on some Toronto area provincial highways. Kickbacks and Fraud are prevalent So, what’s the problem with a $200 dollar tow from the side of a highway? That one tow can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in windfall for the companies involved and criminal elements have moved in to take

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young woman sitting on a curb in front of damaged car

Important Change to Auto Insurance – Minor Accidents

Did you know that effective back in June 1, 2016, Insurance Companies in Ontario can no longer use a minor at-fault accident occurring on or after June 1, 2016 that meets certain criteria to increase your automobile premiums?  Provided that no payment has been made by any Insurer, there are no injuries, damages to each car and property were less than $2,000 per car and were paid by the at-fault driver, your premiums will not increase as a result of this type of accident.  This

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