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Ontario Canadian Paraplegic Association Ottawa- Wine and Food Fundraiser, Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Come Join the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ottawa Office’s Wine and Food Night in support of people in Ontario and Ottawa with spinal cord injuries !
I will absolutely be there and hope to see you there !-Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer , David Hollingsworth
Thursday March 31, 7-10pm at St Elias Centre
This is a unique celebration of food and wine from Ontario and Quebec. Throughout the evening, guests will stroll from station to station sampling culinary delights from Ottawa restaurants & caterers (Vittoria Trattoria, Kiko Sushi, Chez Eric and Thyme and Again to name a few), while sampling wines from Prince Edward County and beer from Beau’s. With exquisite one of a kind items to bid on, prestigious guests and an alluring atmosphere, it is an evening not to be missed.
You will be proud to be affiliated with this exclusive evening while dignitaries, diplomats, government officials, lawyers, and members of Ottawa’s corporate and community leaders gather to bid on over 100 items in support of the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario (CPA). It will be a great opportunity for participants to mingle, network and to enjoy themselves while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Ontario which offers programs and services to people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
Mission: Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario
“To assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self –reliance and full community participation.”
- Every week in Ontario 10 people experience a spinal cord injury. Ten people with families, friends, employers and educators – all of whom will feel the impact of the injury. It can happen to anyone.
- In Ontario, approximately 600,000 people or 7 % of the population, live with mobility impairment.
- A spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic injuries and demanding health conditions. In addition to the challenging physical effects of a spinal cord injury, severe psychological and social effects (including social isolation, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and family break-up) can result after an injury.
- With the right support, people living with a spinal cord injury can reintegrate into the community and the workforce. The availability of CPA Ontario programs and services play a vital role in getting people with a spinal cord injury back into the community as contributing, participating members of society.
Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (613) 723-1033 ext 222 ($100 each until March 1 then $125), a partial tax receipt is issued.
Corporate table seating 8 can also be purchased for $1000.
The event would not be a success without the help and support of the Ottawa community. Please support this valuable cause by donating money or prizes to be auctioned off, sponsoring the event ( media package can be available upon request) and most of all attending ! For more information visit the CPA’s Ottawa website or call (613) 723-1033 ext 222.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing motor vehicle 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 maximum 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.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ottawa Ontario Catastrophic Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
A catastrophic injury is a life altering personal injury that usually often occurs suddenly and without warning. A catastrophic injury has live long implications, that usually become apparent years after the accident. Ontario accident victims with catastrophic injuries and their families often don’t know where to start. They have a long and difficult road ahead of them, not to mention an incredibly FULL plate. This is when they need an Ontario catastrophic injury lawyer most. A personal injury lawyer specializing in catastrophic injuries has the experience to take over and work at the getting the accident victim and their family the support, and compensation they need not only immediately but down the road. Most catastrophic injury victims are unable to return to work. The settlement amount awarded to catastrophic injury victims is often the only source of income; therefore it is so important to make sure that the Ontario personal injury lawyer that is hired is experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to catastrophic injury compensation in Ontario. For example, catastrophic injuries like brain injuries and spinal cord injuries are serious and complex personal injuries. Victims of catastrophic injuries need long-term medical care, and may never be able to work again. In addition to the physical pain and emotional pain of catastrophic injuries, the financial consequences are usually overwhelming. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering, along with other Ontario accident benefits.
What Types of Catastrophic Injuries Exist?
Catastrophic injuries include all types of injuries that occur suddenly and can cause long-term or permanent injury. It is common for catastrophic injuries to damage the central nervous system, which may in turn damage other bodily systems. Examples of catastrophic injuries are amputation or dismemberment injury, brain injury, eye injury, foot injury, multiple bone fractures, serious head trauma, severe burn injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
What are the Causes of Catastrophic Injuries ?
The most common causes of a catastrophic injury are motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and falls. A new report estimating the incidence and prevalence of spinal cord injury (SCI) in Canada has found that close to 86,000 Canadians are currently living with spinal cord injury and that an estimated 4,300 new cases of spinal cord injury occur in Canada each year, a baseline measurement of the extent of SCI in Canada that was previously unknown.
Of the current estimated 86,000 Canadians living with some form of SCI, 51% — or 44,000 —are living with SCI as a result of traumatic causes. It is estimated that of the 4,300 new cases of spinal cord injury in Canada each year, about 1,785 are as the result of traumatic injury from causes such as car accidents.
What are the Treatments for Catastrophic Injuries?
Proper medical attention is essential for all catastrophic injuries. Beyond initial medical care, accident victims often require frequent medical visits and follow-up surgeries, involvement with social workers, home modifications, attendant care, rehabilitation and much more. An experienced Ontario catastrophic injury lawyer will work with the accident victim’s professional team to ensure that they are getting everything needed for their clients best possible recovery. The top Ontario catastrophic injury lawyers will work with doctors, social workers, registered nurses, life care planners, and other medical experts to establish the extent of the victim’s injuries and determine their future medical and financial needs. Understanding the complete effects of a catastrophic injury is essential in ensuring an accident victim receives maximum compensation.
Catastrophic Injury Compensation and lawsuits -What is a catastrophic injury entitled to?
Showing the extent of a catastrophic injury can be challenging. Some catastrophic injuries such as a brain injury are “invisible”. Again, this is where the best Ontario personal injury lawyers are extremely valuable. Through experience, they know exactly what needs to be done to ensure that accident victims have all the proper medical experts and documentation to prove that maximum compensation is needed for a catastrophic injury. There are a number of areas that can be compensated such as medical treatment costs, lost wages, dependent care costs, and the pain and suffering a victim and their family endures throughout this extremely difficult time. The top Ontario catastrophic injury lawyers can make all the difference in the outcome of the financial future of an Ontario accident victim with a catastrophic injury.
About Ottawa Ontario Catastrophic Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in catastrophic injury representing motor vehicle accident victims, including those involved in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, snowmobile accidents since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping catastrophic injury accident victims get the maximum compensation they need. David knows how to make a difference in accident victims lives (whether they are at fault or not) at a particularly difficult and stressful time. David works hard at always obtaining maximum compensation for his personal injury clients and their families and relieving them of stress. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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Icy Ottawa Roads results in 35 Ottawa Car Accidents in the last 2 days: Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury, Personal Injury Claims on December 29th, 2010
OTTAWA Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth— Numerous Ottawa accidents were reported across Ottawa yesterday on a night when roads throughout the region became icy. Consequently a man was sent to an Ottawa hospital with a serious head injury and leg injuries after a tow truck rollover on Hwy. 417, just west of Anderson Road, around 9:30 p.m. Ottawa Paramedics said the driver was thrown out and pinned beneath the tow truck after it rolled over several times. Fire crews extricated the man, who is in his 20s. Sixteen firefighters responded to the Ottawa accident. A head injury can be a life altering injury…I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Another serious Ottawa car accident involved a single-vehicle rollover close to 10 p.m. on Hwy. 417 near Rockdale Road, resulted in two teenaged boys, both 17, being extricated from an SUV. Rescuers had to remove all four doors and the roof to remove the two from the vehicle. It took firefighters and paramedics a full hour to pull the two boys from the wreck, and as they were working, three more vehicles crashed as they made their way past the scene. This time, no one was hurt. The two boys both have head, neck and back injuries and went to an Ottawa hospital with serious but non-life-threatening personal injuries. I hope both boys are ok and their injuries are not life altering..
Meanwhile, earlier Tuesday, a 28-year-old woman was involved in a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 416 near Hunt Club Road that left her with a serious spinal injury. Paramedics said the woman, who was travelling alone, could be paralysed.
OPP said that, in all, they responded to 23 Ottawa car accidents on Tuesday and another 12 Ottawa car accidents on Wednesday, all due to poor road conditions caused by the weather.
Police said that thankfully as of 8 a.m. this morning all major roads had been salted.
Source: the Ottawa Citizen
About Ottawa Injury Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer has been dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. Due to his extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his Ontario personal injury and accident victims. David is dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation for his personal injury clients. David offers free consultations and makes home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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Ottawa Accident Hunt Club and Highway 416: Suspected Spinal Cord Injury: Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on December 28th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Injury Lawyers Ottawa David Hollingsworth…Tragically, a 28-year-old Ottawa woman remains in serious condition in an Ottawa hospital after she suffered spinal injuries in a single vehicle rollover in Ottawa’s west end this morning. The extent of her spinal cord injuries is still not clear, but paramedics said when they arrived at the scene she had no sensation in her legs. “It’s a possibility (she severed her spinal cord),” said paramedic Supt. Francois Cote. “But without a CAT scan, a X-ray and further neurological tests it’s really hard for us to say.” The young woman, who was traveling alone in her 2006 silver Honda Civic northbound on Hwy. 416, lost control and the car accident happened just north of the Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa Police happened upon the vehicle, its engine smoking, at 7:39 a.m. It had rolled off into the median, landing on its roof.
Ottawa fire crews had to cut the young woman out of her crashed vehicle and treated her at the scene before she was taken to an Ottawa hospital where she remains with serious personal injuries. OPP is investigating. If you witnessed this Ottawa car accident and have any information, please contact P.C. Savoia at 613-270-9171.
Although the initial reports indicate very serious spinal cord injuries, I am sending out positive thoughts to this injured young woman and her family. I hope that the sensation returns to her legs quickly and that she is able to walk away and fully recover from this Ottawa car accident. Regardless of the outcome, she may have a very long road to recovery ahead of her…
Source: the Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer has been dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. With extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, David dedicates himself and his practice to helping accident victims receive maximum compensation for their injuries. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his Ontario personal injury and accident victims. David also has extensive experience with spinal cord injury claims and has a deep understanding of the long term needs and compensation required for spinal cord injuries. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. David offers free consultations and makes home visits or hospital visits.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ontario Spinal Cord Injuries, CPA Ottawa Wheelchair Challenge
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on September 9th, 2010
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, Spinal Injuries Ontario, David Hollingsworth….I will be there in 2 weeks to support this excellent organisation. Please consider entering a team or making a donation to support people with spinal cord injuries throughout Ontario. CPA’s Ottawa Wheelchair Relay Challenge 2010
Build a Team, Re-build a life! Strengthen your Community!
Today one of our fellow Ontarians will sustain a spinal cord injury resulting in permanent paralysis. At CPA Ontario, our job is to do whatever it takes to quickly help that person on the path of recovery. Your support will help us do this.
Join the Annual Ottawa Wheelchair Relay Challenge at Ridgemont Secondary School, and help raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries! Whether you’re looking for a corporate team building experience, a group outing or just an opportunity to get outside and have fun and support your community, this event is for you!
All you need is a team of 5, lots of spirit, energy and enthusiasm. We provide the wheelchairs and the friendly competition! We also have the ever popular kids relay with teams of 4, so the whole family can have fun!
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Ridgemont Secondary School, 2597 Alta Vista Dr
Team Registration: Begins at 9:00 am
Relay Race: Begins at 10:00 am
Sponsorships
Our fundraising success depends on the kindness and generosity of our participants and community sponsors. Get on Board and let us help you promote your business and re-build a life! Contact Mike Stevenson at 1-888-723-1033 ext 222 or mike.stevenson@cpaont.org for more details.
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer is dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims and has been since 1999. With his extensive experience and knowledge of Ontario accidents and Ontario personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of Ontario personal injury clients. David is dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation for Ontario personal injury clients by offering free consultations and making home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ontario Spinal Cord Injury, Personal Injury, Ottawa Lawyer
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on August 1st, 2010
Ottawa Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Paraplegia Lawyers, Ontario Quadriplegia Lawyer David Hollingsworth…..Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Hello all — July is generally a very high rate month for Spinal Cord Injuries (“SCI’s”). Learn more about spinal cord injuries to raise awareness and promote ways that you can avoid the causes of spinal cord injuries. Causes of spinal cord injuries are highest in the bracket of automobile and other motor-vehicle vehicle accidents, at 44% of all cases according to one new study. Acts of violence cause spinal cord injuries about 24% of the time. Slip and falls are a close third at 22% of all cases. Athletic sports at 8%, and the remaining 2% from other activities such as cliff diving, holiday adventures, and other random high-risk activities generally.
Generally, the summer is the worst time for SCI, with July having the highest incidence as mentioned. SCI’s have been observed to occur more often on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and in the evenings. Males experience SCI more often than females (at 82% vs. 18% respectively), and the average age for a SCI is about 32 years old. Also commonly known, drugs such as alcohol contribute substantially to SCI’s, with alcohol specifically accounting for 25% or more of cases.
Some people are more susceptible to the prospect of SCI. These are individuals that may suffer already from such diseases or genetic conditions as (1) atlantoaxial instability, (2) osteoporosis (3) congenital conditions, and (4) spinal arthropathies. This list is not exhaustive. It indicates that each individual is unique and thus will injure in a unique manner. So please drive safely and exercise caution when engaged in any of the activities as enumerated in the list above regarding causes of Spinal Cord Injuries. No one is invincible, and each day, countless innocent unsuspecting individuals are needlessly hurt on our roads and in our communities. Let us unite in fighting spinal cord injuries and in helping those who have become victims of these tragic injuries and accidents.
With over 12 years experience as an Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth has been helping Ontario spinal cord injury victims and Ontario accident victims get the help they need following an accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Ottawa accident or an Ontario accident and have suffered serious a spinal cord injury or personal injury, you will need compensation to modify your home but you will also need compensation to build a new life in the years to come. David has helped spinal cord injury victims get the maximum amount of compensation of their injury. Let David Hollingsworth, one of Ottawa’s best personal injury lawyers who is an experienced and highly qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa help for you rebuild your life. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for free consultations.
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Spinal Cord Injury: Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth shares facts
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury, Personal Injury Claims on June 22nd, 2010
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Personal Injury Facts: Spinal Cord Injury
- 55% of spinal cord injuries are from motor vehicle accidents.
- 84% of injuries occur to people under the age of 34.
- Spinal cord injury is one of the most traumatic events to occur in an individual’s life.
- A spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time.
- 18% of spinal cord injuries are sustained by unintentional falls.
- On average, it takes 2 to 3 years to attain sufficient independence following spinal cord injury.
- People can and do make a positive adjustment to life with a spinal cord injury.
- 27 % of spinal cord injuries are the result of medical conditions or sports injuries.
- In Ontario, approximately 600,000 people (7%) of the population, live with a paralysis or permanent mobility impairment.
- Spinal cord injury affects family, friends, employers, community and the health care system.
- The unemployment rate for people with a spinal cord injury is 62%.
- Last year, CPA Ontario helped 74 people return to work.
- Paraplegia is the loss of sensation and movement in legs and in part of all of the trunk, usually resulting from an injury to the spinal cord below the neck.
- The cost of a spinal cord injury to the Canadian Health Care system can be between $1.25 million and $25 million over an individual’s lifetime, depending on the severity of injury.
- 8 – to – 10% of our population has a mobility impairment
- There are 350-400 new spinal cord injuries every year in Ontario (approximately one every day) and current estimates indicate that there are approximately 12,000 Ontarians living with spinal cord injury.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) completely changes the life of the victim and those who are close to him or her. Paralysis is a life-altering experience which results in enormous financial costs to cover ongoing medical care, attendant care, medical equipment, adaptive technologies, specialized medicines and supplies.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Profile
For well over a decade, David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa personal injury lawyer working with Goldberg Stroud LLP, an Ottawa law firm of 50 years, representing clients who have suffered spinal cord injury and other serious personal injury or loved ones of those who have suffered a wrongful death due to motor vehicle accidents and other forms of negligence since 1999.
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Consequences of a brain injury, Ottawa Catastrophic Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Catastrophic Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth-
Living with a brain injury can have a multitude of complex and potentially lifelong consequences for accident victims and their families. Especially in cases of closed-head trauma, physical and psychological testing is usually required, and it typically can take months until the extent of the cognitive brain or head injury is realised and understood to it’s full extent.
When an accident victim suffers a brain injury or a head injury, the impact may affect the following:
• Memory and cognitive ability
• Vision, hearing, and speech
• Balance and motor skills
• Personality and behavior
As a result of his experiences with other accident victims who have suffered a serious brain injury, when Ottawa Catastrophic Injury lawyer David Hollingsworth meets with his clients , he has a compassionate understanding and knowledge that a brain injury affects every detail of their lives and that no two cases are the same. Receiving a proper diagnosis and projections of both the immediate and long-term costs are extremely important. David believes it is his goal and responsibilty to ensure that the care and maximum financial compensation necessary is readily available to all his clients for the difficult years to come.
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury or a loved one is suffering due to a serious personal injury as the result of an eastern Ontario accident, you may need an experienced Ontario catastrophic injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth offers free consultations and would be happy to discuss your situation with you free of charge to give you a better idea of your rights and what you are likely entitled to. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613-978-9549 .
Ottawa Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth : Quadriplegia – Paraplegia
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on May 22nd, 2010
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth : Ontario Quadriplegic and Paraplegic Injury Lawyer
Ottawa, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer Shares Information that relates to Spinal Cord Injury
The Danger of Spinal Cord Injuries
If you or your loved ones have been experienced an accident or injury, please remember that your spinal cord is sensitive and your injuries (even if they seem minor) could pose a serious threat to your health and wellbeing. It is important to have your injury assessed by a qualified health care professional such as a medical doctor, chiropractor, and physiotherapist to ensure that you are in a position to move forward after your accident. Also, it is important to see a top Ottawa personal injury lawyer who understands the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of the spinal cord injury process. Top Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth will help you to ensure that you do not lose out on what you deserve to help you and your loved ones following your accident.
What is a Spinal Cord Injury?
A Spinal Cord Injury, often abbreviated simply as “SCI”, is any traumatic injury to the spinal cord that can result in a loss or impaired function or reduced mobility or feeling. Types of SCI include Paraplegic and Quadriplegic (Tetraplegic), used to describe the medical condition of a person who has become paralyzed. These classifications depend on the level and severity of a persons paralysis, and how it affects their limbs.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injury
Your spine is extremely fragile. It can be hurt in an injury or even slowly over the course of time. Typical common causes of damage to the spinal cord include traumatic activities such as Ottawa automobile accidents, Ontario gunshot injuries, Ontario slip and falls injuries, Ottawa sports injuries such as hockey, and so on. Damage to the spine is known as a lesion, and the paralysis is known as Quadriplegia (or sometimes “Quadraplegia” or “Tetraplegia” if the injury is in the Cervical region, or as Paraplegia if the injury is in the Thoracic, Lumbar or Sacral region.)
Contrary to popular belief, someone can suffer a Broken Neck or Back without becoming paralysed. This occurs when there is a fracture or dislocation of the vertebrae, but the spinal cord has not been damaged. However, neck and back injuries are extremely serious and tragedy can often result from these types of injuries. Please, ensure that you are taking as much care as possible in situations and contexts where injury could occur. I always recommend that the best way to deal with a SCI is to prevent it from evening happening, as it seems that a proactive approach about the process is the best way to ensure for your well-being and the health of your spine.
Types of Spinal Cord Injury
Basically, there are two broad classifications of SCI with respect to the lesions associated with the SCI, typically referred to as a complete or incomplete SCI. A complete SCI means the victim is now completely paralyzed below their point of lesion. On the other hand, an incomplete SCI means that only the specific part of the spine has become damaged. Victims of incomplete SCI may have sensation below their lesion but no movement, and visa versa. These classifications are broad and not all encompassing, since the range and variety of spinal cord injuries is limitless … if an injury has occurred, I can help you to deal with it, but please remember that a proactive approach to your activities such as sports activities and driving on the roads is the key to ensuring for your safety!
What is Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation ?
If your spinal cord has become injured, please remember that tradegy does occur but that there is always hope. You will likely face a long road of rehabilitation, often at a Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Unit and Rehabilitation Centre or Spinal Injury Unit, and it is important for you to keep your sense of humor (especially on your unavoidable ‘bad’ days to help you to maintain a positive attitude that will help you to get through your injuries – I know you can do it).
In terms of timelines, a paraplegic will often stay in a hospital or rehabilitation facility for about five months, whereas a quadriplegic will require an additional few months on average (for a total length of approximately six to eight months). Both will under-go various forms of rehabilitation and physiotherapy before ultimate discharge from the hospital in order to help maximize recovery and familiarity with adaptive measures such as a wheelchair and general techniques to cope with their “new” lives. I want to stress that countless happiness studies have shown that people consistently demonstrate their ability to overcome adversity to lead even more fulfilled and happier lives – a spinal cord injury is tragic but you can choose to overcome it to lead an even more fulfilling life. I am here to help you in this process and to fight for you to ensure that you do not lose out on what you deserve in this difficult process.
With over 11 years experience as an Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa spinal cord injury accident victims and Ontario quadriplegic and paraplegic accident victims get the help they need following an accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Ottawa accident or an Ontario accident and have suffered a spinal cord injury you are likely entitled to compensation you are not receiving. You will need an experienced and highly qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa to fight for you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for free consultation. Cases are taken on a contingency basis.
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Ottawa Lawyers: Ottawa Charities, Ottawa Marathons
David Hollingsworth-Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer- Ottawa Accident Lawyers- Ottawa often comes together to support one another and some of the many wonderful Ottawa Charity events. Here is a list of just some of the upcoming Ottawa charity runs…
APRIL
April 25:Minto Run for Reach-In aid of Reach Canada 3K/5K/10K/21.1K -Walk, run, inline skate, wheelchair
Friday, April 30-Law Day Fun Run- In aid of Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation – 5K run, walk
MAY-
Saturday, May 1-Diefenbooker Run-In aid of the West Carleton branches of the Ottawa Public Library-1K/5K/10K runs, 5K/18K/33K cycle tour-5K walk-Triple A Walk/Run-In aid of Allergy, Asthma & Anaphylaxis research and education–2K/5K/10K walk, run
Sunday, May 2-CBI Health Hustle for Hunger-In aid of the Ottawa Food Bank 3K/5K/10K walk, run
Place d’Orléans Half-Marathon-In aid of Ottawa East Minor Sports-1K/3K/5K/10K/21.1K walk, run
CN Cycle for CHEO-In aid of children with cancer at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario-2K/5K walk,15K inline skate or cycle, 35K/70K cycle
Hike for Hospice-In aid of The Hospice at May Court-5km walk
Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone-In aid of Kids Help Phone-5K walk
Saturday, May 8-The CARE March for Moms-In aid of CARE Canada to raise world awareness of maternal health-Stroller walk for moms and dads
Walk/Run for Wishes-In aid of Make a Wish Canada, Eastern Ontario chapter-1K/5K/10K walk, run
Saturday, May 15-Kenya Run-In aid of Lwak Girls School in Kenya-5K/10K run
Saturday, May 22-Colonel By Classic-In aid of KidSport Ottawa-1K/3K/8K walk, run
Saturday, May 29-Great Strides-In aid of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation1K family fun walk, run
Ottawa Race Weekend-In aid of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Canadian Athletes Now Fund and assorted other charities-2K/5K/10K/21.1K/42.2K walk, run
JUNE-Saturday, June 5-Spring Sprint-In aid of The Brain Tumour Foundation-2.5K/5K walk, run
Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6-The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers-In aid of Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation-60K walk over two days-New: One day participation 30K
Friday, June 11 to Saturday, June 12-Relay for Life — Nepean-In aid of the Canadian Cancer Society-12-hour team relay
Saturday, June 12-Barrhaven Run for Roger’s House-In aid of Roger’s House, Sens Foundation-2.5K/5K/10K run
Britannia Beach 5K Fun Run-In aid of Ottawa Riverkeeper-3K/5K walk. run
Redemption Run-In aid of Harvest House programs-5K/11K run
Sunday, June 13-World Partnership Walk-In aid of Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s fight against global poverty-1K/4K walk
UCDSB Champions for Kids Fun Run-In aid of Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation-1K/5K/Centipede walk, run
Friday, June 18 to Saturday, June 19-Relay for Life — Orléans and Stittsville-In aid of the Canadian Cancer Society-12-hour team relay
Saturday, June 19-Emilie’s Run – The Emilie Mondor Memorial 5K Race for Women-In support of Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario-5K run for women
Sunday, June 21-Alterna Do It For Dad! Father’s Day Walk and Run-In aid of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and The Prostate Cancer Association of Ottawa-2K/5K/10K walk, run
Saturday, June 26-Manulife Walk & Fun Run-In aid of Breast Cancer Action Ottawa-2K/5K/10K walk and fun run
Quest for a Cure Adventure Race (day race)-In aid of Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation-8 hr. race, teams of 2-3, mountain bike/hike/orienteer, water stage
JULY
Thursday, July 1-Bushtukah Canada Day Road Races-In aid of Kanata Food Cupboard-1K/5K/10K/Tot Trot, run, walk
Saturday, July 17-Mitsubishi City Chase-In aid of Right to Play-4- to 6-hour 2-person relay
Sunday, July 18-Hintonburg Centennial 5K-In aid of the Hintonburg Community Association-1K/5K walk, run
Wednesday, July 21-No Frills 10-Miler In aid of the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm-10 miles (16K) run, 11K walk
Saturday, July 31-National Capital 5K & 10K Runs-In aid of Camp Quality for children with cancer-5K/10K walk, run
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, Sept. 4-The Canadian Fun Runs-In aid of Carefor Health & Community Services-3K/8K walk, run
Saturday, Sept. 11-SuperWalk for Parkinson’s in support of Parkinson Society Ottawa-2km or 7km walk
Sunday, Sept. 12-Winners Walk of Hope-In aid of Ovarian Cancer Canada-5K walk
Saturday, Sept. 18-Quest for a Cure Adventure Race (night race)-In aid of Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation-8 hr. race, teams of 2-3, mountain bike/hike/orienteer, water stages
Sunday, Sept. 19-Terry Fox Run-In aid of the Terry Fox Foundation-7K walk, run or wheel at locations throughout the region
Sunday, Sept. 19-Canada Army Run-In aid of Soldier On and the Military Families Fund, initiatives that support injured soldiers and military families in need.-5K and half-marathon-Run, walk, wheel
Saturday, Sept. 26-Minto Cycle for Autism-In support of Autism Ontario – Ottawa-4K walk,10K, 20K family fun ride on bike paths,60K long distance ride,100K ride for experienced cyclists
OCTOBER
Sunday, Oct. 3-Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure-In aid of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-1K/5K walk. run
Sunday, Oct. 10-Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon-In aid of KidSport Ottawa and The Ottawa Food Bank-1K/5K/10K/21.1K/42.2K walk or run
Saturday, Oct. 16-Run/Walk to Remember: Connecting Sole to Soul-In aid of Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region-2.5K/5K run, walk
Sunday, Oct. 24-Ottawa Hospital Rattle Me Bones Road Race-In aid of patient care at The Ottawa Hospital-1K/5K/10K walk, run
NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov. 6-The Cookie Run-In aid of the Girl Guides of Canada-1.5K/5K/10K walk, run
JANUARY 2011
Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011-Walk for Memories-In aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County-Up to 10K, indoor walk
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