Archive for 2009
Drinking and driving related accidents in Ottawa Ontario.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in safety on December 29th, 2009
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth urging everyone to be safe out there ! Please, if you are drinking, do not drive!!
-Call a taxi (blue line taxi) 613-238-1111 (WestWay Taxi ) 613 727-0101
-Designate a driver !
-Call responsible choice (613) 248-0444
Don’t let the holidays be ruined by drinking and driving. “The holidays are a time to be especially alert for drunk drivers because alcohol-related accidents traditionally go up this time of year” says Ottawa personal injury attorney, Ottawa accident lawyer David Hollingsworth. “It’s a special time of year that brings many parties and festive occasions when alcohol is served during the holidays,” says David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Accident Lawyer “This unfortunately also brings about more alcohol related Ottawa accidents. Drinking and driving is never agood idea. It’s illegal and too often, it’s deadly.” “We are very fortunate in Ottawa that we have many resources available to us to help prevent drinking and driving such as taxi services and responsible choice.”
It seems that the rates for drinking and driving is on the decline, which is great. Still,there are Ottawa accidents and deaths every year that are alcohol related and could be avoided and that’s tragic.
A disproportionate number of alcohol-related fatal crashes occur during the holidays, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study suggests. The 2007 NHTSA study, which analyzed five years of national traffic data, found that the number of alcohol-related fatalities on the nation’s highways averaged 45 deaths per day during the Christmas period and 54 deaths per day during the New Year’s holiday, compared to 36 deaths per day the rest of the year.
Alcohol-related deaths have been declining nationwide since 1982 due to tougher laws and stepped-up police enforcement. “Enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends,” David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Accident Lawyer says. “If you choose to drink, designate a sober driver or call a cab. It could save a life.”
As one of the best Ottawa Accident Lawyers, I help countless Ottawa accident victims get what they need. If you have been in an Ottawa accident or Eastern Ontario accident and have suffered a serious injury, I can help you get benefits that you may not be aware of. Over the last decade I have helped hundreds of Ottawa Ontario accident victims get the financial compensation they needed for themsleves and their families. If you are suffereing right now, it is hard for you to be dealing with an insurance compnay. I have the experience and a high success rate. Let me help you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613 978-9549.
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ontario Accident Lawyer
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Attorney wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 25th, 2009
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyers David Hollingsworth:
I just wanted to wish everyone out there a wonderful, happy and safe holiday season. I hope you all have a chance to relax, be with friends and family and most of all are safe. Be careful on the roads. There is a chance of freezing rain tomorrow. For all the travellers out there in Ontario, slow down and please take a little extra time. Your safety is well worth being late !
Happy holidays !
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Injury Attorney www.ottawainjury.ca
Accident Benefits – Ottawa Lawyer provides a list of proposed changes to insurance claims and Ontario accident benefits
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources, Personal Injury Claims on December 21st, 2009
Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth provides a list of Ontario’s proposed changes to Statutory Accident Benefits. These changes have a significant impact on Ontario accident victims. This is a comparision of current statutory accident benefit coverage with the government’s proposed basic package, and illustrates choices that Ontario drivers would have when buying and renewing their Ontario car insurance policies.
Coverage Current Coverage Proposed – Basic Coverage Proposed -Consumer Choices
Medical and Rehabilitation (non-catastrophic) $100,000 (non-catastrophic)
$1 million (catastrophic)
$50,000
$1 million (catastrophic)
Coverage includes assessments
$100,000; $1 million ($1 million option includes attendant care)
Coverage includes assessments
Medical and Rehabilitation (catastrophic) $1 million
$1 million
Coverage includes assessments
$1 million
Coverage includes assessments
Attendant Care $72,000 (non-catastrophic)
$1 million (catastrophic)
$36,000 (non-catastrophic)
$1,000,000 (catastrophic)
$72,000 ($1 million medical and rehabilitation option includes attendant care)
Housekeeping and Home Maintenance Expenses and Caregiver Expenses Caregiver benefit: up to $250 per week plus $50 per dependant; housekeeping and home maintenance up to $100 per week
Benefits available for catastrophic injuries
Caregiver benefit: up to $250 per week plus $50 per dependant; housekeeping and home maintenance up to $100 per week (non-catastrophic)
Income Replacement Maximum $400 per week; 80 per cent of net income
Maximum $400 per week; 70 per cent of gross income
Maximum $1,000 per week; 70 per cent of gross income
Death and Funeral $25,000 (eligible spouse); $10,000 (each dependant), maximum $6,000 funeral expenses
$25,000 (eligible spouse); $10,000 (each dependant), maximum $6,000 funeral expenses
$50,000 (eligible spouse); $20,000 (each dependant), maximum $8,000 funeral expenses
If you have any questions about these proposed changes, visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
Ottawa Accidents Lawyer : 70 car pile – miraculously results in minor personal injury. Ottawa lawyer, David Hollingsworth amazed !
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 14th, 2009
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth comments on 70 car pileup near Ottawa, Ontario . The weather forecast for the drive home calls for overcast skies and light snow — quite different from the dense fog that contributed to the massive morning pileup which resulted in just four minor injuries, closed the 417 highway in both directions for several hours. The crash in the northbound lanes occurred in heavy fog just before 7:30 a.m. near the Bankfield Road/Brophy Drive overpass. It closed the northound lanes for nearly six hours. The southbound lanes were closed for several hours too as wrecking crews struggled to remove a jack-knifed tractor trailer from the median.
This serves as a reminder to all Ottawa area drivers-slow down and avoid accidents. It is often difficult to see the black ice beneath then snow. I am happy to hear that the 4 people were treated for minor injury. This slew of Ottawa accidents could have been much worse. Drive safely out there Ottawa, we have many more months of snow and ice coming our way !
Should you be unfortunate and be involved in an Ottawa accident or Eastern Ontario accident, you may need an Ottawa accident lawyer- visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549. As one of the best Ottawa accident lawyers, I can help you get the benefits and financial compensation you need and are entitled to. I offer free calls and free consultations.
Avoiding Ottawa Accidents by removing snow. Lawyer David Hollingsworth explains.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on December 12th, 2009
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth gives some advice on how to avoid a personal injury. Now that the snow in Ottawa, Ontario is here, motorists are digging their cars out of snow banks, ditches and even their own driveways. It’s important that you take care in doing so. The following tips can help keep you safe and avoid an accident and more importantly a personal injury:
-Dig your tail pipe out as you don’t want to be overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to extricate your car while its exhaust system is clogged.
-Clear the snow away from the top of your car, windshield and rear view mirrors. Snow on your mirrors and wind shield will prevent visibility, but snow slipping from the top of your car while your are driving can also prevent visibility and be the cause of an accident.
-Wear bright clothing, put up a road flair and use flashlights while digging your car out on a roadside in the evening or after dark. You don’t want to become a pedestrian accident.
-Take breaks while doing the digging so you don’t get a back injury.
These are just some safety tips to help you stay safe. For more information on Ottawa accidents, prevention and personal injury visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549
Take care and be safe out there, David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer
Slip and fall accidents lawyers Ottawa, Law firms Ottawa Ontario
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on December 9th, 2009
Ottawa Slip and Fall Accidents Lawyer David Hollingsworth…It’s really snowing out here today Ottawa…Watch where you step and walk !
Leading Ottawa based lawyer David Hollingsworth, shares his recommendations for the winter season and Slip and Fall Injuries.
It’s really snowing here in today Ottawa! Please ensure to watch your step! Many often forget to fully consider the potential for personal injury and the associated ramifications of pain and suffering. Even a minor slip can lead you to much stress and tension on you and your loved ones. A slip and fall injury can result in massive medical bills, loss of work, lost wages and more. If a slip and fall injury happens to you, an Ottawa personal injury lawyer can explain to you what your rights are and make sure your interests are protected.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family:
I deal with a tremendous number and variety of slip and fall accidents on a regular basis each year. Such injuries can happen at any time of the year, and in any location or setting. However, there are certain conditions that render the possibility of injury more likely, so please on to learn how to protect you and your family from the prospect of injury, and to learn what to do in the event that you have been hurt by a slip and fall injury.
Scenario:
There are certain circumstances where the city will be responsible for your injury. For example, imagine you are walking down the street at night. As you try to cross the street, you approach an open man-hole (the city has neglected to put the cover back after working on the sewer system earlier in the evening). Naturally given the lack of light, you do not see the open manhole and fall right through, experiencing broken bones, fractures, and lacerations. Perhaps your injuries are more psychological in nature because you are trapped in the manhole for several hours screaming for help.
Who is Responsible?
The city would be responsible (through the action of one of it’s employees) for their negligence and your injuries. There are many other instances where slip and fall injuries could occur, such as (1) flooring/carpeting in poor repair (2) parking lot surfaces in poor repair (3) ice and snow buildup (4) elevators/escalators/stairways (5) areas with poor lighting, (6) and so on.
Your Compensation:
Depending on the circumstances of injury, your recovery could include compensation to help with stress and tension, medical bills, lost wages, and so on. A good Ottawa personal injury lawyer can give you an idea of what you may be entitled to. Business and property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that people on their establishment or property are safe and not at risk of suffering an injury. If an accident has happened to you, it may be due to the negligence of a property owner who has failed to act according to their due diligence responsibilities to keep you and your family and loved ones safe.
If your slip and fall accident happened in the Ottawa or the Eastern Ontario area because a property owner failed to keep you safe, David Hollingsworth, one of the best Ottawa personal injury lawyers can help you recover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and awards for pain and suffering. With his knowledge and extensive experience, he is the Ottawa personal injury lawyer that can help get the maximum possible awards for slip and fall injury victims and help them recover as best as possible. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549 for more information.
Ottawa Pedestrian Accident. Lawyer David Hollingsworth Reports.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 6th, 2009
Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth reports: Ottawa Pedestrian Accident
An 18 year-old male was tragically struck by a car in the early morning this Saturday on the Chaudière Bridge, and transported to the Gatineau hospital shortly thereafter. The Gatineau police report that a vehicle crossing the bridge struck the male, rendering him unconscious after taken to hospital. No other details were reported regarding his name or extent of personal injuries. The collision was not a “hit and run”, since the vehicle driver remained on the scene. No charges have yet been laid against the driver. Apparently, speed and alcohol have not been ruled in as factors. There is an investigation still in progress.
If you or a loved one has been involved and injured in an accident, you may be entitled to benefits and compensation that you are not aware of. David Hollingsworth has over a decade of and extensive experience with helping victims of accidents. As a top accident lawyer in Ottawa, David has helped hundreds of accident victims get the benefits they needed at a difficult time. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
Personal Injury and Compensation for Fractures Resulting From an Accident
Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth discusses Fractures and Personal Injury
For more than 10 years, David Hollingsworth has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa’s leading personal injury lawyers.
A bone fracture can occur in many ways, and can result in painful and invasive procedures in order to heal. There are instances where multiple bone fractures occur as a result of a trauma and serious accident. A fracture can vary in the length of time it takes to recover depending on age and what caused the fracture. Multiple bone fractures can mean that the bone was damaged in various areas and therefore require extensive medical procedures.
There are many cases where another person’s negligence was the cause of the fracture and in those cases the victim should not be held responsible. An Ottawa personal injury lawyer has the experience and knowledge to handle your case efficiently and will ensure that the insurance company of parties responsible pay the compensation for your personal injury.
Types of Fractures from Injury
There are many different types of fractures from injury that can result from a variety of accidents. These fractures require different treatments because they may range in severity and also depend on the age of the victim and what caused the fracture. Some examples of the types of fractures include:
• greenstick fracture
• transverse fracture
• oblique fracture
• comminuted fracture
• impacted fracture
• pathologic fracture
• stress fracture
These fractures from injury can occur as a result of the hazardous and neglectful situations. They can be the fault of a manufacturer, company, employer, supervisor, physician. Some specific examples of they types
of scenarios that cause fractures include:
Types of Trauma as it Relates to Accidents
• Bicycle accident
• Vehicle accident- car accident, snowmobile accident, boating accident etc..
• Motorcycle accident
• Slip and fall accident
• Assault
When a fracture occurs it is important to take safety measures so the least amount of damage from injury occurs. If the fracture victim is older they will most likely take longer to heal, hence longer time in the hospital and a longer treatment plan. Younger victims may take a smaller amount of time to heal but the medical procedures can still be invasive and costly. For many adults there can be more inconveniences due to the injury, such as needing work compensation if their injury prevents them from completing their job tasks. Recovery time also depends on which bone suffers the fracture. In some cases metal plates, pins, screws, may be used to hold the bone in place.
Contact an Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer- Accident Lawyers
When you or a loved one suffers an injury such as a fracture, it may seem like a minor complication. Yet fractures are in fact a serious personal injury that can cause expensive consequences in medical bills, physical therapy and emotional distress. The individuals’ insurance company that is responsible for your personal injury should be held accountable for the pain and suffering they have caused you. Contacting an Ottawa personal injury lawyer about a fracture injury can be the first step in making sure you receive the treatment and compensation you deserve. Let David Hollingsworth, one of the best Ottawa personal injury lawyers in Ottawa help you get the compensation you need. visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers- Holiday Safety Tips…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources, safety on December 2nd, 2009
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers: David Hollingsworth: www.ottawainjury.ca
The holiday season is a time that many share with family, friends, and loved ones. It is a time to be generous and grateful for the things in life that we often take for granted, such as the health and happiness of our friends, family, and ourselves. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be a time of tragedy and loss for pedestrians, drivers, and shoppers in the context of road safety and weather considerations. Consider the following advice to keep your friends and family safe from serious car accidents and personal injury during the holiday and winter season:
Even though you may take the best of precautions to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones, it is still possible to become the victim of another’s negligence. Let us spend this holiday season in safety by considering the small but important ways we can all prevent and avoid situations of personal injury, accidents, and tragedy:
DRIVING
Good snow tires can help to keep your car on the road when it doesn’t want to be. Even if your car is in good working condition, it can still hydroplane, contact dry ice, or generally lose control if it is not properly equipped with the right snow tires. Tires require adequate air pressure, and tread. Your gas tank should be about half-full to ensure a freeze-up doesn’t occur. A good mechanic can confirm proper function of all components, including battery, and antifreeze levels.
EMERGENCY KIT
An emergency kit can be useful to have in your car. They can often be bought at any comprehensive hardware store. A good kit will include such things as (1) jumper cables (2) flashlights, (3) first-aid kit (with the useful emergency blankets), (4) blankets, (5) signal flares, (6) waterproof candle/matches (7) and water. You can always add to your own emergency kit, by including such things as a mobile phone, non perishable power-bars, an object of sentimental value, and so on. The idea is to include anything that could help you in a time of need.
DISTRACTION
When drivers are distracted, they can be as dangerous and drunk drivers because many accidents occur due to the neglect of the person behind the steering wheel. It goes without saying, drinking and driving puts the lives of everyone on the road at risk, and is advised against. Most accidents occur because a few distractions are combined all at once to lead to a major accident (i.e. a driver has only consumed one drink, but the combination of the bad driving of another car, poor visibility due to snow, and driver talking on the phone, putting on makeup, reading the paper, texting, etc. leads to a serious accident). (By the way, talking on the phone while driving is now prohibited in our city of Ottawa)
PATIENCE + RECKLESS DRIVERS
Allow for extra time to do routine tasks. Generally, it will take longer to drive in winter conditions due to climate factors such as snow and hail, while social factors include increased traffic of people driving to see family or go to the cottage for the holidays. Many people fail to anticipate the need for extra time and drive in a reckless manner, endangering their own lives and the lives of others on the road. Safe-guard yourself against the reckless drivers and please take care on the roads.
SLIP AND FALL Accidents
The last thing you want to do is spend your short holiday break in the hospital recovering from a slip and fall. Always remember to watch out for wet spots and potential slippery areas in shopping malls, supermarkets, offices, etc. Try to shake the snow of your shoes to expose your shoe traction for better grip upon the ground. Most facilities will have rubber mats to remove the moisture from your shoes for additional traction. Comfortable shoes with good tread can make a world of a difference in preventing a slip and fall.
CRIME
Statistically, the rate of crime peaks somewhat during the holiday season. Please be aware of your environment when shopping, and generally out and about. In particular, avoid ATM machines in locations that you feel are unsafe or when you are by yourself. Remember to limit your shopping to stores that are equipped with (1) adequate security (2) well-lit parking, and (3) entrance and exit ways.
Again, as with all the advice, exercise your common sense and know that your attention to these matters acts to decrease your risk, and focus on what really matters – the opportunity to share your time and energy with your friends, family, and loved ones during the holiday season and beyond.
David Hollingsworth is an experienced personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, specializing in Ottawa and Ontario car accidents, Ottawa slip and fall accidents, and Ontario Accident Benefits Insurance Claims. For over 12 years, Ottawa personal injury Law Firm of Goldberg Stroud LLP has been helping Ottawa personal injury accident victims and their families receive the maximum amount of compensation for their injury.
Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information regarding Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers and how the best Ottawa Accident Lawyers can help you with your personal injury.
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———————————————————————————— David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping personal injury accident victims get the compensation they need at an incredibly difficult time. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ashton Car Accident. Injury Lawyers report..Kyle Simpson dies at scene. Amelia McInnes in hospital with serious head injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on November 29th, 2009
Personal Injury Ottawa Lawyers: David Hollingsworth–My thoughts go out to the people involved in this tragic accident. To the Simpson family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kyle Simpson sounded like a great kid.
An Ottawa-area teen was killed Saturday in a car accident that also left two others in hospitals. I also wish a speedy and healthy recovery to both drivers . Amelia McInnes, Kyle’s girlfriend remains in the hospital with a serious head injury. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Sadly, 19 year old Kyle Simpson of Ashton, sadly died at the scene of the crash on South Lavant Road, just west of Highway 511 in the Township of Lanark Highlands. OPP said a westbound pick-up truck collided with an eastbound car on the two-lane road at 3:05 p.m. Simpson, a passenger in the car, suffered extensive injury and died before paramedics could transport him to hospital.The drivers of the pick-up truck and car were taken to the Perth Hospital, but their names have not yet been released by police. Friends and former classmates yesterday remembered Simpson, a graduate of South Carleton High School, as a happy and hardworking young man. Simpson worked full-time at TDL, a truck and trailer repair shop in Carp. He was hoping to become a fully license truck mechanic.
Simpson enjoyed a wide circle of friends, some of whom posted remembrances on his Facebook page Saturday. Simpson, who grew up on a farm in Ashton, about 40 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa, was an avid snowmobiler and dirt biker, who loved moving vehicles of all kinds. “He was a happy-go-lucky type guy, I guess,” said Brian Verhey, of North Gower, whose son, Brett, was a close friend of Simpson’s.
A trust fund has been established to helpAmelia McInnes’ family.
Anyone wishing to contribute may visit any area Royal Bank branch and make a donation into the ‘Cheryl McInnes Fund’, or stop by Wicksteed Stable & Tack Shop, located at 12173 Highway 7 in Carleton Place. For additional information, call 613-257-0045 or go to www.wicksteedtack.ca.
David Hollingsworth is one of the best Ottawa personal injury lawyers . For over a decade he has helped hundreds of accident victims and their families receive the compensation they need to help them recover as best as possible. If a loved one has suffered a death as a result an accident, you are and your family are likley entitled to accident benefits that won’t take away your loss, but can ease your financial burden at this time. If you suffer from a personal injury from an accident or someone else’s neglect (slip and fall), visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. I can help you at this very difficult time. Free consultations.
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth- Personal Injury Ottawa
