Motor Vehicle Injuries

Medex provides motor vehicle injury consultation and assessment.

Ontario operates under a "no-fault" auto insurance system, which allows a person who has been injured in a car accident, or motor vehicle accident (bus, truck, motorcycle, van) to receive benefits (compensation for lost wages and out of pocket medical expenses) from his or her own insurance provider. The right to sue to collect damages from the driver responsible for the car accident and or motor vehicle accident injuries is reserved only for situations where the injuries are "serious and permanent."

Common Causes of Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car and Motor vehicle accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including the following:
Distractions
  • Fatigue
  • Impaired Driving
  • Speeding
  • Weather (fog, rain, snow)
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
The following statistics were provided by Transport Canada and reflect information collected for 2009:
Accidents causing personal injuries: 123,192
  • Fatal accidents: 2,011
  • Serious injuries: 11,451
  • Fatalities: 2,209
  • Total Number of injuries: 172,883
Effects of a Motor Vehicle Accident
A person who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident will likely experience some injuries caused by striking the interior of the car. Injuries to the lower extremities, such as dislocated or fractured ankles, knees or hips are relatively common, especially if the accident takes place at the front of the vehicle. This type of accident can also cause injuries to the head, cervical spine and torso from striking the steering column, dashboard or the windshield.

In a case where the vehicle is struck from behind, an accident victim may experience a whiplash, where the neck is jerked abruptly from the impact. The discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerves in the neck region may be damaged as a result.

When a vehicle is struck from the side, the occupants are more likely to experience internal injuries. All types of motor vehicle accidents can result in soft tissue injuries, which affect the muscles, ligaments and tendons.

The impact of the accident lingers on long after the event itself. Not only do people who have been injured in a car accident have to contend with the pain and suffering from their physical injuries, but they have to deal with economic loss following the accident. The stress from worrying about how to keep up with financial obligations can add to the pain and suffering that an accident victim experiences following the accident, which can affect recovery time.

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