Archive for November, 2009
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.
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Lowering Ottawa Accidents: No Cell Phones !
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in safety on November 27th, 2009
Avoiding Ottawa Accidents , Lawyer David Hollingsworth reports :
As of yet, there haven’t been any Ottawa motorists fined for using a hand-held cellphone while driving. Ottawa Police say they have issued 85 warnings to drivers using their hand-held device to talk, email or text in the first month of the new Ontario law.. Police officers across Ontario are conducting a 3 month education campaign to inform drivers that it’s illegal to use any hand-held communication and entertainment devices while behind the wheel. However, starting February 1st, Ontario drivers could be fined up to $500 for violating the rules. OPP have issued 11-hundred warnings and 22 tickets across the province for using a hand-held device while driving since the new law took effect October 26.
Let’s avoid Ottawa accidents. Ottawa Ontario Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth urges everyone out there behind the wheel to drive safely.
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Ottawa Slip and Fall Accidents Lawyer: Accidents in Children
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on November 25th, 2009
Child Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer: Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
If your child has suffered an injury because of a slip and fall accident due to negligence or a hazard, you may be entitled to some benefits that you likely are not aware of. As one of the best Ottawa personal injury lawyers, I meet daily with victims of an Ottawa slip and fall accident; some not severe and others; life altering.
Slip and Falls Can Happen Anywhere … What to do if a Slip and Fall Occurs? How to protect your child and more:
Introduction:
Children are alive and free, and they mean the world to us. Often enough, children can lose sense of time and space, lost in the world of imagination and play. Every year, there are countless incidents of children falling and hurting themselves. As a parent or guardian, it is important for you to learn more and to take necessary action if necessary.
Who is Responsible?
In many circumstances, another person’s neglect or inattention to potential hazards can cause injury to your innocent child. If you are on someone else’s property (private or public), you are entitled in most circumstances to sue the insurance company to compensate for your child’s injury. In many cases, the property or business owner is responsible for any personal injury that occurs on their property. In these circumstances, it is extremely important to remember that time is of the essence. If you contact an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer, specializing in slip and fall and personal injury cases, it will help you and your child get the help you need after suffering from a serious injury .
Timelines:
Timeless are very important in a slip and fall accident case like this. Your best bet is to document everything you can, take pictures if possible, seek immediate medical attention (record it) and contact an experiences Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer.
Children’s Injuries:
Children’s bodies are small and less developed which makes them more susceptible to suffer from a severe injury. Some of the different types of hazards that can hurt a child include (but are not limited to):
(1) Potholes or cracks in pavement
(2) Wet or slippery floors
(3) Unbalanced flooring
(4) Adverse weather such as ice, rain, snow etc.
(5) Unattended spilled or items that have fallen
(6) Dimly lit walkways and stairs
(7) Uneven sidewalks
Your child’s injury can be due to some of the above, or other circumstances. Some injuries appear minor and might ostensibility take only a few days to heal, but you may be still entitled to compensation for hidden and less obvious ramifications that an expert lawyer can help nuance. More serious injuries may take months to heal or even to make themselves apparent. Some examples of the tragic injuries your loved ones could experience include:
(1) Broken bones
(2) Bruises/ Scarring
(3) Brain Injury, Head Injury
(4) Spinal Cord Injury/ Paralysis
(5) Wrongful Death
Locations:
If your child’s slip and fall injury was in a public building or a public parking lot, please take heed to the following advice:
(1) File an accident report at the time of the accident as soon as possible.
(2) Record a description of the slip and fall.
(3) Record what caused the accident, especially if there was no indication of a present dange.
(4) Record the date, time and location of the slip and fall accident.
(5) Compile a list of witnesses and contact information and statements confirming what happened at the time of the slip and fall accident.
(6) If possible take photos of the slip and fall accident and where it occurred.
(7) Most important, if your child has a physical personal injury, seek immediate medical attention.
Contact an experienced Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa. If your child has been injured in a slip and fall accident due to neglect and hazardous conditions, you should not be held responsible for the damages. A qualified and experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyer such as David Hollingsworth can help you receive maximum compensation for your child’s slip and fall injury with his experience and knowledge of slip and fall accident cases. For more information, please visit www.ottawainjury.ca
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———————————————————————————— 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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Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Paraplegia and Quadriplegia Lawyer, in Ottawa
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on November 20th, 2009
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in Ontario as a result of a car accident, motor vehicle accident, or slip and fall, as soon as possible you need to hire an reputable and highly experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer; preferably one that has experience with your particular injury. Over the course of the last 12 years, David has been highly successful at helping those and their families with a brain injury or a spinal cord injury. These types of injury are life changing and require support on many levels. Due to his vast experience with clients with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, David has become one of the best brain injury and best spinal cord injury lawyers in Ottawa. David`s clients with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury will attest that he is a dedicated, hard working and one of the best Ottawa lawyers who goes above and beyond his role of Ottawa Ontario spinal cord injury lawyer, Ottawa Ontario paraplegia lawyer, Ottawa Ontario quadriplegia lawyer or Ottawa Ontario brain injury lawyer. David`s clients know and will vouch that he is there for them.
Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth specializes in serious personal injury and is available to work with you, your family, your doctors, your social workers, psychologists or any other treating medical professional. David will also alleviate your burden and deal directly with your insurance company for you; ensuring you recieve maximum compensation. If it is easier on you, David will meet at your home, hospital, rehabilitation centre or any other location that is convenient for you such as the Ottawa Hospital or the Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre.
You have been through enough, now let David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Ontario Spinal Cord injury Lawyer, Ottawa Ontario Paraplegia Lawyer, and Ottawa Ontario Quadriplegia Lawyer do his job. Even if you just need some advice on what to do, David Hollingsworth can help steer you in the right direction, free of charge. You can call or email him for a free consutation of and you are absolutely under no obligation or pressure . Let his years of experience with Ottawa and Ontario personal injury help you because right now you need to focus on yourself and your family; not insurance companies and paperwork. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549
Ottawa man dies in ATV accident
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on November 18th, 2009
Ottawa personal injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth :Ottawa ATV Accident Results in Death–My condolences go out to the friends and family of Steven Ray Brown…
A Fort Hood soldier died over the weekend in an ATV accident while home on leave. Stephen Ray Brown, 21, of Ottawa, Kan., died Saturday in Greeley, Kan. in an ATV accident while home on leave. Brown, who joined the Army in August 2007, was a patient administration specialist assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Rear Provisional). He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2008 to June 2009, Fort Hood said.
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Ontario Accident? Need an Ontario lawyer ? What you should do…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on November 14th, 2009
Ottawa Lawyer, Ottawa Injury Lawyers…Ontario Accident? What you must do…
Ottawa personal injury lawyer shares what you can do if you have suffered a personal injury.
Life can become extremely difficult when an accident or personal injury occurs and challenges your routine in life, and stops you from being able to enjoy activities with your loved one’s and family, whether they may be as simple as holding your son or daughter in your arms, and taking your dog for a walk. A minor injury can become serious when it affects you and changes your life. For the unfortunate among us who have experienced the death of a loved one and close friend, the scars that remain can last a lifetime. No amount of monetary award or benefit can fully compensate for the loss. Putting a price tag on how much a personal injury has cost can seem impossible, given that the only thing one could really want in such circumstances is to un-do the accident or have the loved one back.
In these circumstances, is vital for you to seek help from appropriate avenues, including close family, friends, health services providers, the services of an experienced and caring lawyer. It is important to have as many people on your side as possible. Getting advice from one of the best Ottawa personal injury lawyers is always good idea. David Hollingsworth meets daily with people who have been in an accident and just want to know what their rights are.
Why you should see experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyer:
- Conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of the accident scene
- Get medical advice (aches and pains often take a few days to develop and some injuries are not obvious).
- Preserve critical evidence at the scene (you may not know what is important and what is not)
- Start your potential lawsuit before your statute of limitations expires
What you need to consider after an accident:
- Medical circumstances: Go to a doctor ASAP to get checked out.
- Witnesses: If possible, get their address and phone numbers. It will be nearly impossible to reach them once everyone departs
- YOUR OWN notes: important details are still in your memory, so now is the time to write it down.
- Your Ottawa personal injury lawyer should be consulted as soon as possible.
- “On the spot” settlements can often leave you with less than you deserve. Your doctor will look at the extent of all your personal injuries, your need for medical treatment or perhaps surgery. An “on the spot” settlement may limit and restrict any future treatment.
If you have suffered a personal injury due to an motor vehicle accident, or any kind of personal injury from any other kind of accident, there are important reasons why you need to consult with an Ottawa personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Waiting can often hurt your case as we have discussed. As time passes, materials can get forgotten and it may become impossible to collect crucial evidence and information. In short, if you wait, it can be much more difficult to prove your case.
This blog is prepared daily to report on Ontario accidents, personal injury law and resources available to Ontario residents. David helps Ontario accident victims get insurance benefits, support and proper rehabilitation they need after an accident. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer helping Ontario accident victims since 1999, with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ontario injury lawyer reports changes to Accident Benefits
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Personal Injury Claims on November 9th, 2009
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer and an Ontario personal injury lawyer, I have some very serious concerns about the proposed changes the Ontario government announced with the new regulations for auto insurance in Ontario, specifically the reduction of medical and rehabilitations expenses from $100,000 to $50,000. This reduction in medical and rehabilitation expenses will have a significant impact on accident victims in Ontario. Unfortunately it will have a tremendous impact on accident victims who are seriously injured but not necessarily catastrophically injured. In this case the medical rehabilitation benefits may run out before they can apply for catastrophic benefits at two years. What is equally disturbing about the proposed changes is that many accident victims who by the time of their injury have a psychological component, (ie: psych treatment, physio treatment,occupational therapy treatment, or home modifications) will be in need of more. Home modifications for example, building a ramp to your front door, or modifying your washroom to accommodate your disability or get a stair lift, all of these things come out of this settlement . In other words , a small amount of money over a ten year period just won’t go that far and won’t be enough ! In addition to the reduction in available benefits, the new regulations also affect assessments. In addition to reducing the amount of medical and rehab expenses, the propsed changes want to have the cost of insurer assessments in the victim’s settlement. As of right now, if the insurer chooses to do an assessment of the injured person, the cost comes out of the insurer’s pocket , not the policy limits for the victim suffering an injury. However, the proposal suggests that the money will come out of the accident victim’s settlement. This is extremely important because these assessment can be very expensive and they can also add up quickly. That can really add up – Under the new proposal, the policy limit of $50 000 can almost be eaten up in assessments alone. Where does that leave the accident victim and their injury? How can they continue on with their rehabilitation? In most cases, this rehabiltation needs to continue on for some time. This I find truly disturbing. It will be the accident victim who suffers and will continue to suffer.
The government has proposed that people will have the opportunity to purchase $100,000 – $1 million in medical and rehabilitation benefits if they choose. I suppose if everyone opts for the extra coverage and maximizes their benefits, then they will be fine. The reality is however that most don’t and won’t. Insurance is very expensive and most people are either not informed of the “extras” available to them or they cannot afford them. I would love to hear your views on these proposed changes.
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa personal injury lawyer
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If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, you may be entitled to Accident Benefits you are not receiving. You owe it to yourself and your family to receive maximum compensation. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information and a free consutation.
Ottawa personal injury lawyers : settlement calculation
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Personal Injury Claims on November 6th, 2009
Ottawa Lawyers: Calculating Your Settlement
When deciding upon a settlement for your personal injury claim, Ottawa lawyers must consider many different factors. It is not a simple process by any means. There is no way for lawyers to know up front how much you will end up with; it depends on the details of your case along with certain formulas. Unfortunately, some Ottawa lawyers will try to woo you by promising you a large settlement amount. This is typically done so that you will hire them without looking at other determining factors such as their track record and experience.
Damages
First you must understand what damages you are entitled to. If your accident or injury caused you to miss time and wages from your work, you are entitled to receive those lost wages in your compensation. If your injury requires you to take long term disability, you should be compensated for that as well. Any property damages as a result of your accident, as well as emotional trauma and medical bills from physical trauma, these are all things that you will want to calculate in as damages for your compensation. Experienced Ottawa lawyers can help you figure out what your damages are from your accident and ensure that you are properly compensated.
The reason that most Ottawa lawyers can not immediately assess your probable settlement amount also lies in the fact that some damages are subjective. For example, mental anguish can not be calculated in a dollar amount. It is up to analysts to calculate a reasonable number, typically using a formula, to decide how much is appropriate to attribute to these damages. If your mental damages are debilitating or lifelong, you will be awarded a much higher sum than if your damages are slight.
Who’s More at Fault?
Another factor in determining settlement amounts is the percentage of fault. In order to win a case, Ottawa lawyers must have evidence that the accident or injury was due to the negligence of the other party. However, 100% of the injury need not be their fault. Typically some of the blame may lie on the side of the injured party, and in that case the insurance company and the victim can come to a conclusion as to what percent of the accident was the fault of the injured party and what percent was the fault of the other party.
Once a conclusion has been reached, there is a new calculation of the possible settlement amount. After adding up all of the damage amounts, including lost wages, disability, mental anguish, and anything else you may feel entitled to, the percentage that is attributed to your fault is then taken out of the equation. For example, if your damages total $1,000, and it is decided that you are 30% to blame for the accident, you would be seeking out $700 in compensation for your losses. Experienced Ottawa lawyers may try to argue for more on your behalf, but this is the number that will typically begin the negotiations.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to an accident or negligence, feel free to call or email me for a free consultation. I would be happy to discuss with you your options. Do it for yourself and your family. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa Car Accident :7 people with injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on November 4th, 2009
Another serious accident to report in Ottawa..I wish everyone involved a speedy recovery. 3 children were among the injured in the collisions, which shut down Bank Street between Findlay Creek Drive and Blais Road around 7:30 a.m. The pileup happened at about 7:30 a.m. when a pickup rear-ended a car, setting up a chain reaction of crashes. Ottawa police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the accident. As of Wednesday afternoon, two adults and a 14-month-old boy remained in hospital in stable condition.The boy was unconscious when paramedics arrived but he regained consciousness soon after. Witnesses had removed him from his car seat. Paramedics treated two other boys, aged 12 and five, for minor neck injuries. Firefighters had to extract at least two other people from a car. A 31-year-old woman, who was found unconscious, was treated for head and facial injuries. A 41-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and facial lacerations. He, too, was unconscious at the scene. Two other men, a 30-year-old and a 45-year-old, were treated, respectively, for neck and facial injuries.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).
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If you or a family member has been seriously injured or have suffered an injury due to an accident or someone’s neglicence, David Hollingsworth and his team are here for you. We have the reputation, experience and the expertise to represent you and obtain the maximum compensation possible for you and your family. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613 978-9549 to speak directly with David Hollingsworth.
Ottawa Accident results in 3 with critical head injury and 1 death
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on November 2nd, 2009
Ottawa brain injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth– My thoughts go out to the families of these young men. I know this intersection well and am sad to hear of the death of a young man. My thoughts are with the other three men and their families at this time. I wish you all a healthy recovery.
Early morning rescue attempt involved paramedic crews from outlying areas. A 21-year-old man is dead and two other young men are in critical condition after a car slammed into a tree and rolled over just north of the Ottawa River Parkway. The car had just crossed the Champlain Bridge from Gatineau early Sunday morning. A fourth man in the car was listed in serious condition early Sunday by Ottawa paramedics.
The car was travelling at high speed and only one of the four men is believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, according to Michael O’Brien, superintendent of operations for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. The crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m.
Bystanders were able to pull two of the men from the vehicle, while firefighters and paramedics extricated the other two men, O’Brien said in a release.
One of the four men died later in hospital, said collision investigator Const. Brian Dodds of Ottawa police. He said the victim was 21 years old and, like the three others, an Ontario resident.
The four young men were believed to be roommates who lived in a row unit at 1155 Meadowlands Dr. One owned the silver Volkswagen Jetta that was involved in the accident.
Yesterday, a tarp-covered motorcycle was stored in the backyard of their home, while another motorcycle could be seen in the living room. A neighbour said they were nice young men who were always sweet to the children in the neighbourhood.
O’Brien issued a release describing the injuries:
- A male, 21, with critical head and facial injuries and an open fracture to his right arm;
- A male in his 20s with critical head and facial injuries and injuries to his abdomen;
- A male in 20s with critical head injuries and multiple fractures to his left leg and right shoulder; and
- A male in is 20s with injuries to his abdomen and chest in serious condition.
Although Dodds said he believed the man who died was the first in that group, he was unable to confirm that, and paramedic service officials were unavailable to comment later Sunday morning.
A relative said Matthew Dorion, 23, was in surgery at The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus. Along with four paramedic units and two supervisors from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, units from Prescott-Russell and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry helped with the rescue attempt.
Police are investigating.
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If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of an accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving. As an Ottawa lawyer specializing in personal injury and brain injury, I meet with people daily who have been seriously hurt and need help. Visit my website at www.ottawainjury.ca, call me at 613 978-9549 or email info@ottawainjury.ca for more information and a free consultation.
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer
