Winter Season: I Had A Snowmobile Accident, Now What Do I Do?

 

As we navigate through Ontario’s COVID-19 Stay at Home Order, one of the winter activities that is allowed is snowmobiling. Even though this winter sport is considered low risk for contracting COVID-19, OPP is urging the public to take caution amid recent snowmobile accidents.

 

According to Statistics Canada Snowmobile Fatalities Report (2013-2019), 20% of fatal events involved multiple vehicles. Also, in the Public Health Ontario report, The Epidemiology of All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile-Related Injuries In Ontario, there were 13, 590 people brought to the ER and 1,2888 hospitalizations during 2014-2015 due to injuries from ATVs and snowmobiles.

 

What do I do If I’m In a Snowmobile Accident?

  1. Fast action is necessary for Ontario insurance laws - It is important to know that if you are in a snowmobile accident, you are required to report the accident and injuries to your insurer within 7 days of the accident.
  2. Seek prompt medical attention
  3. Quickly collect and preserve evidence
  4. Contact an experienced Snowmobile Accident Lawyer


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Location: Ontario P0L, Canada

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