Ottawa personal injury lawyers happy to see Ottawa Police focusing on cycling safety.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, bicycle /cycling accidents, safety on June 18th, 2013
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer I was pleased to learn of the Ottawa Police s current safety focus on cycling safety ; however I was astonished with the results. The Ottawa Police pulled over close to 500 Ottawa drivers and cyclists last week during a bicycle safety blitz with a goal of educating people and enforcing the rules of the road. A total of 385 charges were laid. This tells me more education is needed when it comes to drivers, cyclists and cycling safety.
We have some incredible resources such as:
Citizens for Cycling Safety
Ottawa Police Share the Road program
Can Bike
Ottawa Bicycle Club
and many more….
We all share our Ottawa roads and its important that drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are aware of one another and the laws surrounding cycling safety. Ride, drive and be safe Ottawa ! If you have a question that relates to Ottawa cycling and accidents, please contact us and we can give you any information you need. As Ottawa personal injury lawyers, it is our goal to help promote safety in any way we can so that fewer Ottawa accidents occur.
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Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates have been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. Our lawyers devote themselves to promoting safety in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Our Ottawa personal injury lawyers offer free consultations and make home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call (613) 978-9549 or (613) 237-4922 ext.203 . If you have any questions, we would be happy to help.
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Ottawa accident Dalhousie and Boteler sends two to Ottawa hospital with serious injuries.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates.. An Ottawa accident early this morning resulted in 2 people being rushed to an Ottawa hospital with serious personal injuries. The accident occurred in Ottawa’s Lowertown area at approximately 4 a.m. on Dalhousie and Boteler streets. The vehicle was the only vehicle in the accident when it hit a tree and then a street light post, knocking out the power. Both the driver and the passenger were rushed to the hospital with serious but thankfully non-life-threatening injuries. I wish them both a full and hopefully speedy recovery.
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Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates have been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. Our injury law firm devotes itself to promoting safety in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. When accidents happen, we know how hard life gets and we are here to help by offering free consultations and making home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call (613) 978-9549 or (613) 237-4922 ext.203 . If you have any questions, we would be happy to help.
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Robert Wein and the Conquer Acquired Brain Injury Walk..an inspiration for us all..
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 15th, 2013
Wishing everyone participating in today’s Conquer Acquired Brain Injury Walk in Ottawa organised by Robert Wein. Robert has been such an inspiration to many after he was hit when he was cycling on March Road in Kanata on July 19, 2009 . Robert suffered serious personal injuries including a serious brain injury. Originally, doctors said he had only a 50% chance of surviving, and would not likely walk or cycle again.
Robert Wein has been steadily progressing ever since and has even started riding again. He rides a recumbent three-wheeler. His hard work and determination is paying off. He regularly sees a personal trainer , physiotherapist and is constantly working on his recovery with a goal to walk without the walker one day. The way things are going for Robert, I bet he will.
Today he is leading 130 people in a two-kilometre walk at Andrew Haydon Park. The walk is called Conquer Acquired Brain Injury Walk and the money raised will support Pathways to Independence, an organization which provides housing and programs to those with brain injuries.
I admire Robert and his determination. What an inspiration ! Good luck today to Robert and everyone participating in the Conquer Acquired Brain Injury Walk today.
———————————————————————————————————David Hollingsworth and Associates are Ottawa personal injury lawyers who helps Ontario accident victims and specializes in Ontario personal injury law and Ontario insurance claims since 1999. As a team, they work with the top Ottawa medical professionals to ensure that their personal injury clients are receiving all the help and compensation they need and are entitled to. Contact our injury lawyers with any question at (613) 978-9549 or email at david@ottawainjury.ca or our website www.ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa police looking to reduce Ottawa pedestrian accidents, cycling accidents and distracted drivers.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on June 13th, 2013
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. Ottawa Police are trying their best to do what it takes to reduce people getting injured and hopefully lower the number of Ottawa accidents. This morning they hit the Ottawa market looking for unsafe and illegal pedestrian activities such as crossing against a light or away from a cross-walk. The safety blitz downtown targeted pedestrians breaking the rules, cyclists riding on sidewalks and distracted drivers. Ottawa Police disguised themselves in plain clothes and stopped pedestrians with as they stepped off the sidewalk onto the street when the “don’t walk” signal was light. Ottawa Police also advised pedestrians that although pedestrians may have a walk signal, they still need to keep their heads up and their eyes open.
A ticket for jaywalking in Ottawa is $45 ; however you can’t put a price on your life. Be safe Ottawa !
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Ottawa Accident lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates have been helping Ottawa and Ontario bicycle accident victims since 1999. Our injury law firm is dedicated to promoting safety in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. When accidents happen, we know how hard life gets and we are here to help by offering free consultations and making home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call (613) 978-9549 or (613) 237-4922 ext.203 . If you have any questions, we would be happy to help.
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Do you think the legislation on texting and driving needs to change? Our Ottawa personal injury lawyers want to hear form you.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on June 11th, 2013
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth. Believe it or not people are still texting and driving despite the fact that we all know the dangers. Statistics don’t lie.
- Distracted drivers play a part in close to 4 million motor vehicle accidents in North America every year. (CAA Distracted Driving)
- Cell phones are one of the most common distractions for drivers. Driving and texting increases your chances by 23 times to be involved in an accident or near accident . (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 2010)
- Driver distraction is a contributing factor in close to 4 million motor vehicle accidents each year in North America. (CAA Distracted Driving)
In 2012, 83 people were killed on Ontario roads in accidents where distracted driving was a factor. Ontario police reported, these statistics surpass drunk driving fatalities. In total, some 16,000 distracted driving charges were laid last year. In a blitz conducted by Ottawa police last year , in just a few days alone 97 distracted drivers were caught.
Distracted driving has become a real problem. All provinces in Canada have their own laws regarding cell phone and distracted driving and legislation in place. Cellphones are not the only problem. GPS, music players, computer tablets, children, eating and make up application are also contributing factors to the high number of distracted driving accidents in Ontario. In Ontario, drivers receive a $155 fine and do not lose demerit points if caught for distracting driving. Other provinces have steeper fines and you can lose demerit points. Distracted driving has become such a problem in Ontario that the Ontario Provincial Police now conduct regular blitz throughout the year to try to combat the problem. Some wonder if there were steeper fines and a loss of demerit points if that would deter people from driving while distracted. What do you think ? Do you think people would be less likely to drive while distracted if the consequences were more severe?
No phone call or email is worth risking your life or the lives of others. We must collectively as a community decide that we will put an end to distracted driving. I put my phone away and have a handsfree device set up. I urge everyone to purchase such a device. If you can’t purchase one, then simply turn your phone off when you get into the car so you aren’t tempted to respond to any incoming calls or messages.
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer I can attest that there are families all over Ottawa and our area that are suffering tremendously from an accident where someone was texting and driving. If this isn’t hitting home for you, give me a call and I can give you some very sad examples of how these accidents happen and how these families are feeling now. Distracted driving is a real problem and we need to solve it. Please do not text and drive , talk and drive and drive distracted.
David Hollingsworth and Associates are Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers working with people in eastern Ontario who have been injured in an accident . David Hollingsworth has built a strong personal injury team devote to safety and ensuring that people are treated fairly by receiving maximum compensation. For more information on Ottawa accidents, Ontario insurance , personal injury or Ottawa events, contact david@ottawainjury.ca , call (613) 978-9549 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa accident at gas station sends man to hospital with severe hip injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 9th, 2013
Personal Injury Lawyer Ottawa David Hollingsworth and Associates . The Ottawa Citizen reported that a 57 year-old man was injured during an accident Saturday night at a Petro Canada gas station in the west end of Ottawa at Greenbank and Fallowfield roads close to 9:20 pm. The man appeared to be pumping gas at the time of the accident. It appears that a pick up truck and another car were involved in an accident , which continued onto the gas station property and knocked over a gas pump. Thankfully, the gas spill did not erupt into flames. The man was rushed to an Ottawa hospital to be treated for a severe hip injury and thankfully he was listed in stable condition. Ottawa police are investigating this accident. If you have any information that could help, please contact the Ottawa Police.
———————————————————————————————————-David Hollingsworth and Associates are top Ottawa personal injury lawyers who helps Ontario accident victims and specializes in Ontario personal injury law and Ontario insurance claims since 1999. As a team, they work with the top Ottawa medical professionals to ensure that their personal injury clients are receiving all the help and compensation they need and are entitled to. Contact our injury lawyers with any question at (613) 978-9549 or email at david@ottawainjury.ca or our website www.ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa Police safety blitz to focus on Ottawa cycling safety and what you can do to avoid a bicycle accident.
Ottawa Bicycle Accident Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. Our Ottawa Police will be conducting a safety blitz for Ottawa cyclists . They plan to mainly target Ottawa’s downtown core most of next week. Specifically they will be looking to remind cyclists ..
- to stop at all stop signs and red lights,
-use proper hand signals,
-exercise caution when crossing intersections.
-shoulder check and signal all lane changes, turns and stops.
-be bright and visible at night
-share the road with other cyclists and drivers.
-recognize and be mindful of blind spots around cars, trucks and buses.
-cycle on the right side of the road.
-ride only in the designated direction on one-way streets.
-stay off sidewalks.
-wear a helmet if under 18.
-have a bell, gong, or horn on your bike.
Did you know that approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured each year in Canada? Did you also know that most bicycle injuries and accidents occur during the afternoon rush hour ? 18% of cyclists killed in traffic accidents are under the age of 16 ? 34% of cyclists who were killed were hit by a vehicle in the dark ?
(Statistics Canada)
These statistic are alarming. As an Ottawa bicycle accident lawyer I urge both drivers and cyclists to be aware of the safety steps that can be taken that may very well save a life. Both drivers and cyclists need to be extremely aware of one another and share the road accordingly. Ottawa has seen our share of tragic cycling accidents in the past few years , despite how many wonderful paths and what a great cycling culture we have here in Ottawa. If you are out there on our roads as a cyclists or drivers, please do everything you can to make it a safe ride for everyone.
Thank you.
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Ottawa Bicycle Accident lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates has been helping Ottawa and Ontario bicycle accident victims since 1999. Our firm is dedicated to promoting safety in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. When accidents happen, we know how hard life gets and we are here to help by offering free consultations and making home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call (613) 978-9549 or (613) 237-4922 ext.203 . If you have any questions, we would be happy to help.
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Barrhaven accident sends 4 to Ottawa Hospital Trauma Unit with severe head injuries and neck injuries.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 7th, 2013
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. A terrrible Barrhaven accident has left 4 young people with serious injuries following a high-speed accident involving 2 vehicles on Wednesday night. Ottawa Paramedics and rescue crews arrived at the Barrhaven accident scene at Greenbank and Barnsdale roads at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday night. 2 people needed to be freed from their cars and an unconscious 25-year-old woman required advanced life support as she was suffering from a severe head injury. She remains at the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Trauma Unit in serious condition. A 30-year-old man also suffered a severe head injury and was rushed to and Ottawa hospital in serious but thankfully stable condition. The other vehicle had two 24-year-old women and they were also rushed to an Ottawa hospital in stable condition for neck injuries. I hope that the 4 people in this accident are able to recover from these serious injuries. They are in good hands at the Ottawa Hospital Trauma Unit . My thoughts are with them, their recovery and their families at this very difficult time.
Ottawa Police are investigating the accident. If you have any information about this accident, please contact the Ottawa Police.
David and his team of Ottawa personal injury lawyers have been Ottawa lawyers helping Ontario accident victims and specializing in Ontario personal injury law and insurance claims. Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been building the top Ottawa personal injury lawyers team. Contact us with any question at (613) 978-9549 or email at david@ottawainjury.ca or our website www.ottawainjury.ca
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OC Transpo bus accident sends woman to Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus in critical condition.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Pedestrian Accidents on June 6th, 2013
Ottawa Bus Accident Lawyers. A woman is in critical condition in an Ottawa hospital last night after she tried to board and OC Transpo bus and seriously hurt herself. The 53 year old woman was hit by an OC Transpo bus on Rideau Street close to William Street mall shortly after 5 p.m. Ottawa paramedics rushed to the accident scene and treated the woman for severe multi-system trauma, which included a broken pelvis. When Ottawa paramedics arrived , the woman needed advanced life support to stabilize her enough to rush her to The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus in critical condition. Thankfully, Ottawa Police later released that her condition was upgraded to stable condition late last night. The Ottawa Police are investigating the accident. I wish her a full recovery and I hope her condition continues to improve.
Since 1999, David Hollingsworth and his team of Ottawa personal injury lawyers have been dedicating themselves to Ontario accident victims and specializing in Ontario personal injury law and insurance claims and wrongful deaths due to accidents. Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been building the top Ottawa personal injury lawyers team. Contact us with any question at (613) 978-9549 or email at david@ottawainjury.ca or our website www.ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth on boating safety and National Water Safety Week.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Boating Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 4th, 2013
Ontario Boating Accident Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. I have 3 kids and make no mistake of it, as they head of to school each morning they know that their school days are numbered for the year and the summer holidays are just around the corner. For us, summer is swimming , boating and running wild with no schedule. We are all excited for summer holidays and spending some time out on a lake. For some, these activities have already started on weekends. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when we see a rise in boating accidents. This week happens to be National Water Safety Week and we need to all have a reminder of the importance of water and boating safety to avoid injuries and drownings.
Obviously, prevention is the single most important thing we can do. We need to talk and enforce the rules around water, pools, boats and be role models. Yes, that means even the adults throw a life jacket on while boating.
If you are near a pool or own a pool supervision is critical. Even if children know how to swim, they need to be supervised. You never know when a child might get a cramp, slip getting into a poll and drownings can happen in an instant. Children can drown in less than 2 inches of water and 38% of children who drown are from swimming pools drownings. Make sure your pool is ALWAYS secured and that no one can get in a gate or in your pool. Toddlers wander off too often and we know of countless tragic stories of toddlers drowning when their parent or guardian was with them minutes before.
Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death for Canadian children from the ages of 1-4 and that men between the ages of 15 – 44 have the greatest risk of drowning ? For more statisitcs that relate to boating accidents in Ontario click here: http://www.ottawainjury.ca/lawyers/wrongful-death/ontario-boating-accidents-ottawa-lawyer-david-hollingsworth/04072011
- Always wear a proper fitting lifejacket
Always wear a Transport Canada approved and properly fitted Lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD) and ensure passengers do the same. It can save your life and the life of your family and friends! - Drinking alcohol on a boat is the same as drinking and driving. Don’t do it
- Sadly, alcohol is one of the main causes of boating fatalities.
- Be Prepared:
Make sure all safety equipment is in good working order and that you and your passengers are familiar with the equipment. Review with your crew what to do in an emergency in case something happens to you while boating. - Take a boating safety course.
Boating safety courses will help you better understand “the rules of the road”. These courses can often be done online from the comforts of your own home. - Get Certified:
Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card or Canadian Boating Licence. All operators of recreational powered watercraft vehicles who operate within Canadian waters must have their Pleasure Craft Operator Card. There is a $250 fine for boat operators caught without a licence.
I hope we all have a great safe summer season and are able to get out on the water. We live so close to so many great places to swim and boat are very lucky to have all these wonderful places so close to the Ottawa community. Enjoy your summer responsibly.
Ottawa Ontario Boating Accident lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates has been helping Ottawa and Ontario boating accident victims since 1999. With his experience and knowledge of relevant boating accident and personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his personal injury clients. David offers free consultations and makes home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. David understands, he cares and he is here to help. Call mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
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