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Ottawa neurosurgeon Dr. Vassilyadi and child head injury, study calls for new helmet
Ottawa Head Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Brain Injury Attorneys….Ottawa-based neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Vassilyadi has conducted a research that shows hockey helmets are the most effective at protecting children and preventing serious head injury to children tobogganing. The experiment conducted by Dr. Michael Vassilyadi, the neurosurgeon at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and also a professor at the University of Ottawa, tested helmets designed for hockey, downhill skiing and cycling. Dr. Vassilyadi and his Ottawa team simulated the potential impact that might occur while tobogganing. The findings were amazing. Hockey helmets were determined to be the safest, over bicycle helmets. This is especially true if the hockey helmet has a face shield guard. Dr . Vassilyadi noted that often times, when a child suffers a tobogganing injury, they often have facial injuries such as torn lips, broken teeth, broken nose, or eye injuries.
The bottom line is that any helmet is better than none for tobogganing. So if you can’t have access to a hockey helmet, then please grab whatever helmet you have when you take your kids out tobogganing. As an Ontario personal injury lawyer who has had many clients with severe head injuries, I am in complete agreement with Dr. Vassilyadi and support is desire to see a helmet created for outdoor winter activities such as tobogganing and skating. It really does seem crazy not to.
Dr Vassilyadi explained that collisions in tobogganing are usually to the front of the head, whereas ski accidents usually involve impacts to the side of the head, where ski helmets were the most effective. Again this just goes to show that there is a need for a specific helmet to be designed for tobogganing , as there is currently no helmet specifically designed to protect the front of the head on impact.
All this to say, do everything you can to keep your little one’s (and yourself) safe. Take every safety step you can. A child brain injury or head injury is life altering. Enjoy this winter and all it’s wonderful activities, but please be safe.
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca(613) 978-9549
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Dr Vassilyadi, Child Head Injury , Child Brain Injury, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ontario Snowmobile Accident results in serious head injury, Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth , Ontario Injury Lawyer , Ontario Snowmobile Accident …A 27-year-old male was transported to an Ottawa hospital in critical condition after his snowmobile hit an ice-fishing hut on Madawaska Lake early this morning. Ottawa Paramedic arrived at approximately 1 a.m., where they found the man suffering from a serious head injury. He was extricated with assistance from the Mississippi Mills Fire Department. The Ontario snowmobile accident is still being investigated by Ottawa Police and the Ontario Provincial Police. My thoughts go out to this man’s friends and family..I hope to soon report some better news…
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca(613) 978-9549
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Ontario Snowmobile Accident Madawaska lake, Mississippi Mills
Ottawa personal Injury lawyer David Hollingsworth discusses recent Ontario motorcycle accident accident
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…As you may know I often am asked to appear on CTV to discuss issues that relate to Ottawa personal injury, Ontario personal injury, liability in Ontario, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Ottawa law firms, catastrophic injury claims, trauma injury, slip and fall insurance claims and liability issues. I recently uploaded some of the segments. Here is a video which discusses a recent case regarding a recent Ontario dirt bike accident and addresses a caller’s questions.They can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=d9TqWG0CdNU&context=C3071b40ADOEgsToPDskKdJ6MEdSUcGeAMhyKOKEss
If you have any questions that relate to Ottawa Personal Injury or Ontario Personal Injury and think you may need an Ontario lawyer in Ottawa, feel free to call me for a free consultation. Visitwww.ottawainjury.ca
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
VIA rail train accident causes wrongful death of Brockville pedestrian, Ontario Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ontario Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth…A terrible VIA train accident yesterday has left one Ontario pedestrian dead. The terrible accident occurred around 2:00pm yesterday close to Belleville Ontario. It is unclear yet as to what caused the accident on the train that was scheduled to run from Montreal to Toronto. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victims of this terrible accident…
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, eastern Ontario, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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VIA Rail Train Accident , Pedestrian Accident,Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Belleville Train Accident
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Liability, David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…As you may know I often am asked to appear on CTV to discuss issues that relate to Ottawa personal injury, Ontario personal injury, liability in Ontario, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Ottawa law firms, catastrophic injury claims, trauma injury, slip and fall insurance claims and liability issues. I recently uploaded some of the segments. They can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=d9TqWG0CdNU&context=C3071b40ADOEgsToPDskKdJ6MEdSUcGeAMhyKOKEss
If you have any questions that relate to Ottawa Personal Injury or Ontario Personal Injury and think you may need an Ontario lawyer in Ottawa, feel free to call me for a free consultation. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ontario Insurance Claims Lawyer, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Pembroke Teenager death Shane Laplante in tragic accident. Ontario injury lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ontario Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth …Sadly, a 17-year-old boy from Pembroke has died in a car accident after the pickup truck he was driving crashed in L’Isle-Aux-Allumettes, Quebec, yesterday afternoon. The tragic accident took place at around 5:30 p.m. close to 200 Desjardinville Rd. The truck flipped over several times before it finally came to a stop. The 17-year-old was then transported to a Pembroke hospital but did not survive was pronounced dead. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident but police have said that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident. My thoughts and sympathy goes out to the friends and family of this young boy…
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Pembroke Car Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth:What are income replacement benefits ( IRB ) ?
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on January 10th, 2012
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ontario Injury Lawyers, Income Replacement Benefits..Often times after suffering a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident you may not be able to return to work right away. You also may not be able to provide for yourself and your family. Depending on the severity of your personal injuries, you may not be able to work for a few days, maybe a few months or perhaps even longer. This is very stressful and this is where income replacement benefits comes in.
What are Income Replacement Benefits?
Income Replacement benefits are available to Ontario personal injury victims who were employed or self employed at the time of the motor vehicle accident in Ontario and who, as a result of the personal injuries sustained in the Ontario accident, “suffer a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of their employment”. This is the definition that applies for the first 2 years following a car accident in Ontario.
Following 2 years after an Ontario accident, it changes and becomes much more difficult to qualify for income replacement benefits. To continue to qualify for income replacement benefits, Ontario accident victims must have “a complete inability to engage in any employment or self-employment for which they are reasonably suited by education, training or experience.”
How much do Ontario accident victims get for Income Replacement Benefits?
The amount of income replacement benefits received depends on a number of different factors such as one’s income before the accident. As well as whether or not you opted to purchase additional accident benefits.
- For motor vehicle accidents occurring after September 1, 2010, the amount of the weekly income replacement benefits is based on 70% of your gross weekly income before the accident, subject to the maximum amounts.
- Under the standard accident benefits limits, the maximum weekly amount payable for the first 2 years following the accident in Ontario is $400 per week
- No income replacement benefits are payable in the first 7 days following an Ontario accident
- Optional accident benefits limits increase the maximum weekly amount to $600, $800 or $1,000 per week
How to apply for income replacement benefits…
In order to receive income replacement benefits, Ontario accident victims need to submit a completed
- OCF-10 Election of Income Replacement, Non-Earner or Caregiver Benefit
- OCF-3 Disability Certificate
- OCF-2 Employer’s Confirmation
If you have been involved in an Ontario car accident and are unable to work, you most likely qualify for income replacement benefits. It is important that before you fill out the associated accident benefits forms that you contact an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer . The best Ontario personal injury lawyers not only will help you fill out these forms, they will ensure that it is done in a manner that gets you maximum benefits support.
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The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Income Replacement Benefits, Ontario Accident Benefits
Kanata Accident : Ottawa weather and icy roads results in serious personal injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 29th, 2011
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth.. Wow, it was absolutely freezing out there today in Ottawa and the ice on Ottawa’s roads was deceiving. Ottawa’s icy roads caused three Kanata accidents within 15 minutes today. One of the Kanata accidents involved a driver being extricated from his vehicle after an accident with a snow plow at the intersection of Campeau Drive and March Road this morning. Ottawa Firefighters responded to the accident at 10:31 a.m., by removing the passenger’s car door to access the driver who was treated for serious personal injury and transported to an Ottawa hospital by Ottawa paramedics. The driver of the plow did not appear to be injured.
Ottawa Fire crews also responded to 2 other Kanata accidents this morning. A 3 vehicle accident at the intersection of Robertson Road and Eagleson Road seriously injured one male driver and he was treated and transported to an Ottawa hospital by Ottawa paramedics. One of the three vehicles in the crash was a police car, but thankfully the officer did appear to suffer personal injury. The third Ottawa accident involved a minivan and a passenger car crashed on Hazeldean Road near Young Road in Katimavik around the same time, but thankfully there was no personal injury.
Please take care out there on our Ottawa roads. Take extra care when driving during this cold winter weather. Cold temperatures create black ice conditions and icy roads that often don’t look slippery. Drive safely.
The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Kanata Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Kanata accident lawyers
Ontario snowmobile accidents and safety hand signals: Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
| Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth…With all this new white fluffy snow we have in Ontario, I know that avid snowmobilers will be out on their snowmobiles this weekend and for the rest of the winter season. There are an incredible amount of Ontario snowmobile accidents each year and I cam across some great information posted on snowmobilers.org website. It’s a great site that shares all sorts of valuable information for snowmobile driving in Ontario. Please, if you are driving a snowmobile, drive the speed limit, stay off of questionable ice and never drive if you have been drinking. Most of all, enjoy the season safely ! Snowmobile hand signals: Giving clear, easy-to-see hand signals are so important to safe snowmobile riding in Ontario. Be sure to never make hand signals subtle, always make clear, deliberate signals. Be sure that other snowmobile drivers behind you can see your signals. Hand signals are a very reliable way to communicate while riding. |
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Stop: Your arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over your head with palm of your hand flat. |
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Left Turn: Your left arm extended straight out from your shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn. |
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Right Turn: Bend your left arm at your elbow to shoulder height; with your hand pointing straight up and your palm flat, your arm makes a right angle. |
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Oncoming Sleds: Guide all snowmobile to the right while pointing to the trail over your head. This way your signal can be seen. |
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Slowing: Your left arm extended out and down from the side of your bodywith a downward flapping motion of hand to signal warning or caution. |
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Sleds Following: Your arms raised, your elbow bent with your thumb pointing backward, in hitchhiking motion move your arm forward to backward over your shoulder. |
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Last Sled in Line: Your left arm raised at your shoulder height, your elbow bent and your forearm vertical with your hand clenched in a fist. |
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The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ottawa snowmobile accident lawyers
Ottawa Accident March Road and highway 417 results in child injury and serious personal injuries
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 26th, 2011
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ontario Injury Lawyers…Sadly, two adults and a child were in an Ottawa accident on Christmas night and were taken to an Ottawa hospital after a the accident in the west end of Ottawa.
Ottawa Accident details: A pickup truck and van hit each other at approximately 4:30 p.m. on March Road, close to Highway 417. It was just one of 24 Ottawa accidents in Ottawa’s west end between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m. That is a lot of accidents for Christmas day. Perhaps more people were travelling this year? The child in the accident was rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). One of the adults suffered serious personal injury and was rushed to an Ottawa hospital with serious injuries. The other adult in the accident thankfully had minor injuries.
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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