Archive for December, 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.
Injury ? Result of an accident ? Need a personal injury lawyer ?
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on December 17th, 2009
Ottawa Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer explains when you really need a personal injury lawyer. Do you have an injury because of an accident and are wondering do you need a personal injury lawyer? The answer may be yes, and you may need to call a personal injury lawyer. However, suing other people in hopes of making a buck is not realistic. Frivolous lawsuits without any real damage done to the plaintiff are very common. Most do not even make it past the first stage in the personal injury lawsuit process because they are ludicrous. Lawsuits with no substance are referred to as frivolous; however, there are many cases where hiring a good personal injury lawyer is absolutely necessary.
If you have been harmed by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, or if a loved one has died due to the reckless or criminal behavior of a person or company, you should definitely contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. At this difficult time, the last thing you need to concern yourself with is the paperwork, deadlines, and red tape that are often associated with filing a lawsuit. That’s what your personal injury lawyer is for. They completely understand the law inside and out and can easily explain to you your legal rights through no fault of your own allowing you to focus on healing and taking care of your family. This is a personal injury lawyer’s area of experience.
The reasons to contact a personal injury lawyer are quite extensive. Some of the most common areas that personal injury lawyers deal with are as follows:
Motor vehicle accidents: car accidents, ATV accidents, snowmobile accidents, motorcycle accidents etc..
Medical errors (medical malpractice or medical negligence)
Wrongful death
Dangerous/defective drugs (drugs that have been recalled)
Defective vehicles (and tires, safety belts, braking systems, etc)
Slips and falls on other people’s property (known as premises liability law)
Historical sexual assaults and historical sexual abuse
If your doctor or surgeon operated on the wrong limb or if your pharmacist dispensed a medication you are allergic to, the parties must be held responsible. Experienced Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyers have handled thousands of these cases and they know how to fight to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.
If you feel you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence then you should contact a personal injury lawyer. If you live in Eastern Ontario or the Ottawa area and have an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, please visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information regarding the compensation you are entitled to for your injury. www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549 schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation over the phone or in person. David Hollingsworth and his Ottawa personal injury team are here to help you with their years of experience and high success rates getting accident victims the financial, medical, and emotional support they need.
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
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 !
Many people do not understand, or simply do not know what to do if they suffer a personal injury due to a slip and fall accident. A slip and fall injury can put tension and stress on a person and their families. 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.
A personal injury from a slip and fall accident can happen at almost any time. There are instances of where the city can be held accountable for damages. For instance you are walking down the street, but this time imagine it is nighttime. Ahead of you is an open manhole, the cover having been removed by workmen earlier in the day. Unfortunately they forgot to put the cover back in place. You don’t see it and walk right into the hole. This would not be a pretty site. You could sustain a serious injury from negligence like this, and there’s little doubt the city through the action of one of its employees could be held responsible for your slip and fall injury.
For most slip and fall accidents, the victim may be able to recover personal injury compensation to help with the stress and tension of medical bills and lost wages. Some examples of slip and fall accidents compensation include flooring or carpet in disrepair, poor parking lot surfaces, build ups of ice and snow, elevators, escalators, stairways, and areas with poor lighting. Each case is unique and a good Ottawa personal injury lawyer can give give you an idea of what you may be entitled to.
Business owners and property owners have a responsibility to ensure that visitors in their establishment or on their property are safe and not at risk of suffering an injury. If an accident happens to you, it may be because the property owner failed to act and violated their responsibility to keep you safe. Business owners and property owners must keep visitors safe from damaged flooring, worn or damaged carpeting, malfunctioning elevators, unnatural snow and ice build ups, and poorly lit stairways. An Ottawa personal injury lawyer has the expertise to help those with a slipand fall injury receive compensation for their slip and fall injury.
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
Sadly, an 18 year-old man was transported to the Gatineau hospital Saturday shortly after being struck by a car in the early morning on the Chaudière Bridge. According to Gatineau police, the man was walking on the bridge when a vehicle struck him causing personal injury. At the time, Gatineau police have revealed that the man is unconscious in hospital but could not provide other details on his personal injury. The driver of the vehicle remained at the accident scene and has not been charged. Speed and alcohol were not factors in the accident, say police. The investigation is 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
Tips and advice for safe driving and shopping this holiday season and throughout the winter.
The holidays are a time for joy and reflection, filled with happy homes, delicious meals, and many memories that carry us into a new year. Unfortunately, here in Ottawa and throughout Ontario, the holidays also brings snowy weather and a lot of additional traffic which often results in serious car accidents and personal injury.
Keep yourself, your family and your friends safe ! The following accident and injury safety tips serve as a good reminder to us all for a happy and safe holiday season and will help drivers and shoppers celebrate the holidays in peace.
We use our experience and resources to come to the aid of families who have been the victim of someone else’s negligence. This holiday season,let’s all try to prevent others from suffering the same fate with a few simple yet important safety tips to avoid a personal injury accident
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1. If possible, buy good snow tires and keep your car in good working condition, which includes checking your tires for air pressure and tread as well as keeping your gas tank at least half full to avoid a freeze-up. Taking your car to a mechanic to check your battery, antifreeze levels, and other factors can also prevent you from breaking down in bad weather.
2. Keep an emergency kit for your car. Make sure you have: jumper cables, flashlights, a first-aid kit, blankets, signal flares, and water. If possible, also include a cell phone.
3. Distracted driving is often just as dangerous as drinking and driving, so in addition to never driving after drinking alcohol, do not talk on your cell phone (it’s now the law here in ottawa, Ontario !), eat, text message, read a newspaper, or apply makeup (among other distractions) while driving.
4. Take your time and allow extra driving time for short and long trips. Between snowy weather and increased holiday traffic, delays are basically inevitable. By giving yourself extra time you’ll be less likely to speed or engage in other reckless driving methods to catch up on time.
5. When shopping, make sure to stomp the snow off of your shoes before entering a store while also using the rubber mats that should be provided by the retailer to remove additional moisture. Ottawa Slip and fall accidents are never fun and you don’t want to spend the holidays lying in an Ottawa hospital bed.
6. Unfortunately, crime rates usually increase around the holiday season, so please make sure to always be aware of your surroundings, try not to go to banl machines at night or when you are alone, and try to shop at stores that provide well-lit parking lots and security.
7. Wear comfortable shoes with good tread when shopping, especially if you have to walk through snow, sludge, or other wet conditions when entering or exiting a store. This will decrease your chances of a serious Ottawa slip and fall accident.
David Hollingsworth has been one of the best 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.
