Teen dies in ATV accident
I was so sad when I read this story. Please be careful. Summer is here and we are all out and about that much more but please take all safety precautions seriously.
A 15-year-old Quebec girl is dead after she crashed her ATV in to a tree.
Jessica Lamoureux left her home in Grand-Remous, about 160 kilometres north of Gatineau, around 4pm Saturday afternoon.
Around 10:30pm, the girl’s family contacted police to report she was missing.
Ultimately, it was a relative who found the girl, unconscious, about two kilometres from her house. She died of her injuries not long after.
The teen was wearing a helment but police believe she wasn’t wearing it properly.
Speed and inexperience may have also been factors in the crash.
If you have been in an accident you may need a personal injury lawyer to help you get the compensation you need and deserve. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may also need a personal injury lawyer to help you get the help and compensation you need. For more information, contact David Hollingsworth at 613 978-9549 or 613 237-4922 ext 203 or emial david@ottawainjury.ca
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BASEBALL SAFETY TIPS
Baseball is the time-honored American pastime. It’s a sport that everyone of every age can enjoy and playing in a little league is almost a rite of passage. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that nearly 6 million children ages 5 to 14 participate in organized leagues and a whopping 13 million children participate in non-league play. With all this baseball playing, however, comes loads of injuries.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), hospital emergency rooms and clinics treat an estimated 500,000 children for baseball-related injuries each year. In response to this statistic, the CPSC collected and analyzed date to determine how these children were injured and what equipment could prevent such injuries. The CPSC ultimately concluded that baseball protective equipment may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of more than 58,000 injuries occurring to children each year.
The CPSC and the AAOS recommend playing with softer-than-standard balls to prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of ball impact injuries to the head and neck. Batting helmets with face guards may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of facial injuries and safety release bases that leave no holes in the ground when the base is released may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of base-contact sliding injuries.
Protective equipment is one of the most important factors in minimizing the risk of injury in baseball.
Remember your equipment must fit properly and be worn correctly.
* Wear a batting helmet at the plate, when waiting a turn at bat, and when running bases.
* Facial protection devices that are attached to batting helmets are available in some youth leagues. These devices can help reduce the risk of a serious facial injury if hit by a ball.
* The catcher must always use a catcher’s mitt. If you play another position, ask your coach about specific size requirements for your mitt.
* Catchers should always wear a helmet, face mask, throat guar, long-model chest protector, protective supporter, and shin guards.
* Most youth leagues prohibit the use of shoes with steel spikes. Instead, wear molded, cleated baseball shoes.
* Inspect the playing field for holes, glass, and other debris.
Have fun, but play safe. Many injuries are preventable with the proper equipment. Don’t ruin your fun in the sun with a preventable injury. Play ball!
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OTTAWA — A young man died and another man is in critical condition in hospital after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian on Baseline Road near Clyde Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday.
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, suffered “devastating traumatic injuries” when struck by the motorcycle, Steven Leu, superintendent of operations for the Ottawa Paramedic Service, said in a release.
The driver of the motorcycle, who paramedics believe to be in his early 20s, was found unconscious in the median and paramedics treated the man for life-threatening head injuries.
The man did not regain consciousness en route to hospital. He is in critical condition at the Ottawa Trauma Centre, paramedics say.
Baseline Road eastbound remained closed between Clyde and Cordova Street at 9 a.m. Sunday while the investigation continued.
If you have been in an accident you may be entitles to benefits you are not receiving. For more information contact David hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer at 613 978-9549 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
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Injuries to the spine and the spinal cord can disrupt communication between the brain and other areas of the body, resulting in pain and a possible loss of function in the affected areas. These injuries can vary in type and severity but all have the potential for serious, lasting consequences for their victims. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of someone else, it is crucial that you hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you get the compensation that you deserve.
David and his team have worked with the victims of brain and spinal cord injuries in ottawa and the surrounding areas. We help clients find the recovery that they deserve and the help they need; physically, mentally and financially.Contact us to schedule a free consultation by calling 613 978-9549 or 613 237-4922 ext 203 or email david@ottawainjury.ca or info@ottawainjury.ca
Spinal cord injuries may result in both immediate and long term medical consequences. Contact a personal injury lawyer who will appropriately assess your medical needs.
Spinal cord injuries may be the result of preventable accidents
Many spinal cord injuries occur because of workplace accidents, car and truck accidents, construction site accidents, falls and other negligent acts. These injuries include:
- Quadriplegic injuries
- Paraplegic injuries
- Whiplash
- Sciatica
- Herniated discs
- Paralysis
- Loss of function
Learn about your options after suffering a spinal cord injury
An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to explain your options after an injury and will present an honest assessment about your chances for success. At Ottawa Injury, we have built a consistent record for success among our clients by providing personal attention and honest legal service that works for the individual needs of our clients.
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My thoughts and sympathies go out to the friends and family of Dragan Popovic..Thank goodness that the mother and the 3 children in the other vehicle are recovering….
OTTAWA — Police have released the name of the Ottawa man who died when he lost control of his Aston Martin and collided head-on with a minivan on the West Hunt Club Road bridge over the Rideau River on Tuesday.
Ottawa police said Dragan Popovic, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which occurred at about 12:10 p.m.
Police said their investigation so far has determined that the Aston Martin driven by Popovic turned right onto Hunt Club Road from Prince of Wales Drive, headed east.
Popovic is believed to have lost control of the car, which crossed the median into the westbound lane, police said.
A Dodge Caravan traveling west into the left turn lane collided with the skidding vehicle, according to police. The driver of the minivan, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a broken leg and chest injuries and was transported to hospital in serious, but stable condition.
The minivan also had three child passengers, who were transported to CHEO.
A four-year-old girl was treated for an injury to her pelvis and other cuts and bruises, and was taken to hospital in serious, but stable condition, according to paramedics. A girl, less than a month old, and a two-year-old boy suffered no injuries, but were taken to hospital as a precaution.
According to paramedics, all three children were properly secured in their child seats.
The bridge was closed in both directions for several hours as collision investigators examined the wreck.
The investigation is ongoing. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor at this time, police said.
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The term compensation for future care expenses refers to the amount of money that future medical care of a person is expected to incur in relation to a particular injury or disability caused by an unnatural event. It is generally brought up as an issue in legal proceedings, especially having to do with medical type insurance companies, i.e., worker’s compensation, malpractice or liability cases in which one or more parties were permanently injured or disabled.
Compensation can include initial medical expenses, lost time wages, rehabilitative services, counseling, patient care expenses and compensation for pain and suffering. For instance, if an employee is injured at work and severely injures a hand, in addition to compensation for lost time wages and the initial medical expense of repairing whatever damage was done to the hand, the employer’s worker’s compensation insurance may be held responsible for the cost of future rehabilitative and corrective procedures performed in relation to the initial injury. The compensation for future care in this instance can range from the cost of several sessions of physical therapy to a large lump sum granted due to ongoing medical procedures and surgeries and the inability to work in the chosen or related field ever again.
The insurance company will most likely offer a settlement which reflects their preferred payment with regard to the situation. If the recipient finds the amount offered to be unacceptable, the matter may be taken to court where a judge will rule on the amount that should be compensated to the person.
Guidelines and rules regarding the extent and availability of compensation for future care expenses can be complicated and vary from state to state. Most insurance companies will most likely try to avoid paying the full cost of future care expenses when possible. It can be a long and arduous process to collect the full amount required by the individual with regard to expensive medical expenses and costs of daily living, especially if the physical damage is extensive. Hiring an attorney that specializes in this type of case is highly recommended to ensure proper compensation, as the amount of compensation that can be expected varies with each case and is subject to many factors including local regulations, type of insurance coverage, even the date the claim was filed on. Ultimately, the final decision is made by the ruling judge in the case.
If an individual is permanently injured at an early age, perhaps due to a physician’s malpractice or an accident caused by another individual, the cost of future care expenses can be very high and must be thoroughly anticipated in order to receive proper compensation which will fully cover the care the individual is likely to require over a lifetime. In order to calculate the full cost of such a situation, the services of a respected and capable doctor who will be the patient’s long term care provider are necessary in addition to a skilled attorney.
While it is hoped that one will ever need compensation for future care expenses, if the need arises, it is imperative to enlist the services of someone skilled and experienced in this type of situation so as to receive all the care that is rightfully deserved in order to experience the highest quality of life possible.
I came across this post in a related blog and thought I’d share with you. If you have any questions or have been in an accident; motor vehicle accident , slip and fall accident or an accident resulting in injury, give me a call to discuss your options. You are under no obligation and your consultation is free. Call me, David Hollingsworth at 613 978-9549 , email david@ottawinjury.ca or Visit www.ottawainjury.ca
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A Special Exemption to Motorcycle Helmet Laws
For decades, Canada has demonstrated a strong motorcycle safety record, mainly due to the many safety regulations the government imposes on its motorcycle riders. Canada enacted mandatory helmet laws for all motorcycle riders as early as the 1960’s. As a result, the number of serious injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents has been much less than in other countries without such stringent helmet laws.
However, in recent years, an interesting exemption to these helmet laws has been granted by the Canadian government. Many Sikhs living in Canada have voiced strong objections to the helmet laws, claiming that helmets would prevent them from wearing their turbans while riding their motorcycle. Wearing a turban is a fundamental demonstration of faith for Sikhs.
In the case Dhillon v. British Columbia, the court ruled that defending the religious rights of Sikhs to honor their tradition of wearing turbans trumps any safety precautions that inspired Canada’s helmet laws. As a result, Sikhs are now allowed to leave their helmets at home in order to ride their motorcycles with a turban on their head.
Despite strict helmet laws and other safety regulations, motorcycles remain one of the most dangerous types of motor vehicles on the road. The risk of serious injury in a motorcycle accident is far greater than with other vehicles.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need to make sure that you receive proper compensation for your injuries. Contact David hollingsworth at www.ottawainjury.ca , call 613 978-9549 or email david@ottawainjury.ca to ensure that you receive what is rightfully yours.
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Ottawa Helmets on Kids initiative 2009
OVER 250 BIKE HELMETS GIVEN TO OTTAWA SCHOOL CHILDREN BY LOCAL PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS OTTAWA, June 1 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), an organization committed to justice and advocacy on behalf of injured persons, announced today that it will distribute almost 300 bicycle helmets to students attending schools in both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The Helmets on Kids initiative has been running annually in London, Ontario for many years. Following up on that success, OTLA is expanding the initiative across the province last year, including to the Ottawa area. In its second year locally, lawyers and law firms in Ottawa who are members of OTLA , have donated $2,500 to the Helmets on Kids campaign, allowing OTLA to purchase about 300 helmets for distribution to elementary school students. The campaign is also being supported locally by a number of community partners including the Head Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley, Ottawa Public Health, Plan-it-Safe (CHEO), the Ottawa Safety Council, Safe Communities Ottawa, Citizens for Safe Cycling, ThinkFirst, and the Vista Centre. In a press release dated August 30, 2006, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that, in 2003-2004, the “highest proportion of hospitalizations due to cycling-related head injuries was seen in children and youth (60%),” stating that, “cycling is one of the leading causes of sports and recreation-related head injury.” “The majority of head injuries in children can be prevented by wearing a properly fitted bicycle helmet during cycling,” said Dr. Michael Vassilyadi, a pediatric neurosurgeon at CHEO and Ottawa Chapter Director for ThinkFirst Canada. Dr. Vassilyadi, who sees firsthand the devastating outcomes when children, not wearing helmets, are injured in bicycle accidents, pointed out that, “every year there are hundreds of head injuries in Canada, with some of them resulting in death. Of the survivors, there are a variety of injury levels that have an altering factor, not only to the injured individual, but also to the family and community at large. Wearing a bicycle helmet is the single most important way to protect the brain. This is especially important in children where the brain continues to develop. Once a traumatic brain injury occurs, there may be long-term, irreversible sequela.” “Helmet use is key to injury prevention. In a city like Ottawa, with all the opportunities for outdoor activity, we wanted to help ensure that children are wearing their helmets when participating in activities such as cycling, rollerblading and skateboarding,” said Laurie Tucker, an Ottawa personal injury lawyer and organizer of the OTLA initiative in Ottawa. Lawyers and law clerks who are members of OTLA will distribute the more almost 300 helmets to students at 4 schools on June 5th and 8th. Ms Tucker said, “Each time we go to a school to distribute the helmets, we spend time talking to the students about helmet safety and proper fitting. When we can, we make the presentation to the entire school and we always leave the principal with a video on helmet safety.” OTLA gratefully recognizes the generosity of the following law firms and individual lawyers who donated funds to the 2009 initiative: Burn Tucker, the Personal Injury Group of Doucet McBride LLP Burke Robertson LLP Tierney Stauffer LLP Laurie Tucker David Hollingsworth Christine M. La Casse Eliane Lachaine Colleen L. Burn For further information: about this initiative in your community, please contact www.ottawainjury.ca
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