Summer is towing season.

But whether you are towing your RV, boat, camper, ATV, or simply a load of back-to-school furniture, safety on the road should always be top of mind. Your towed cargo can quickly become hazardous if basic precautions are not taken.

The first consideration should be your vehicle.

Is it capable of towing the load? A Honda Civic might not have the size or power necessary to pull that RV or cabin cruiser you just purchased. Also, are you ready to handle the size and weight of the trailer attached to your vehicle?

Your vehicle will respond very differently when a significant load is being pulled behind it.

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Adam Little is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation with over 25 years of experience advocating for people seriously injured in medical negligence, motor vehicle accidents, and insurance disputes. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and is known for taking cases as far as needed to achieve strong results, including precedent setting decisions likeVokes v. Palmer, which established a new high value standard for families who have lost a parent. Adam brings deep insight into how cases are defended, using that knowledge to build powerful, evidence driven cases for his clients.