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Applying for an Ontario Accident Benefits Package Forms ? Here is what you need to know.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources, Personal Injury Claims on May 6th, 2013
Ottawa Insurance Claims Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario and you have suffered personal injury, you will likely need to apply for Ontario accident benefits from your own insurance company, regardless of who is at fault in the accident. Obtaining the forms is simple, simply visit the Financial Services Commission of Ontario website and download the forms. Filling out the forms properly is critical to your personal injury claim. It is always best that you get an experienced personal injury lawyer to fill out the forms for you to ensure that no loop holes are missed and that you get the maximum in compensation for your injuries. We fill out all the Ontario accident benefit forms for our clients. There is no charge for doing this, it’s simply a way to protect you and make sure that you get everything you are entitled to.
The main forms in the Ontario accident benefits package:
1. Application for Accident Benefits (OCF-1)
This Application for Accident Benefits form must be completed and returned within 30 days of receiving the accident benefits package. If you are unable to return your accident benefits forms within 30 days, submit your forms late to your insurance company and provide anyway and ea detailed explanation as to why the forms are late. Your Ontario personal injury lawyer can also do this for you on your behalf. It is always recommended that you let your personal injury lawyer represent you and deal directly with your insurance company. Always keep a copy for your records.
2. Employer’s Confirmation of Income (OCF-2)
This accident benefit form needs to be filled out only if you are claiming Income Replacement Benefits. This means you were employed for at least 26 weeks in the year prior to your accident and you are unable to return to work for more than a week following your accident.
3. Disability Certificate (OCF-3)
This accident benefit form must be completed by you and your treating physicians or other health practitioner (chiropractors, dentists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, optometrists, physicians, speech language pathologists or psychologists).
4.Permission to Disclose Health Information (OCF-5)
This accident benefit form gives your insurance company full access to your medical records. Please do not fill out this form unless the adjuster handling your claim specifically requests it. Please also consider allowing your personal injury lawyer to fill out this form on your behalf. If your personal injury lawyer is representing you, they can ask your insurance adjuster which medical records are required and why.
5. Pre-approved Framework Treatment Confirmation Form (OCF-23)
This accident benefits form only needs to be filled out if your injuries fall into certain categories and you insurance company requests it.
6. Election of Income Replacement, Non-Earner, or Caregiver Benefit (OCF-10)
In most cases, you will be entitled to Income Replacement Benefit, Non-Earner Benefit and/or the Caregiver Benefit ; you can only receive one of these accident benefits. You must elect which accident benefit you wish to receive. Your personal injury lawyer will know which is the best choice for you and which accident benefit offers you maximum compensation. Let your personal injury lawyer address this with the insurance company on your behalf. This accident benefit form must also be returned no later than 30 days from the day you receive your accident benefits package. Always make a copy for your own records.
7. Application for Expenses (OCF-6)
This Ontario accident benefits form is used to submit expenses such as medication; physiotherapy, massage or other treatment approved by the insurer; babysitting; attendant care; housekeeping or home maintenance; transportation; destroyed clothing or glasses, etc. Original receipts for any claimed expenses must be submitted with this form. It is critical that you keep all receipts. In fact, I suggest you keep a “journal” of all related expenses sop that when it comes time to being compensated, nothing gets missed.
8. Activities of Normal Life (OCF-12)
If you are eligible for housekeeping, attendant care or non-earner benefits, this accident benefits form must be completed. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to explain to you whether or not you are eligible.
9. Declaration of Post-Accident Income and Benefits (OCF-13)
This accident benefit form is to be used if you are unable to work at your regular job or regular hours, but are able to partially work to some extent or get disability benefits from your work. This form can be used by your insurance company to calculate the amount of your Income Replacement Benefits.
We understand that being in an accident is very stressful. Unfortunately the insurance process afterwards can also be very stressful. We as personal injury lawyers remove this stress from our clients. We fill out, submit all Ontario accident benefits forms for our clients and make sure they are done right. The reality is that one small mistake can result in the loss of thousands of dollars and we don’t want that happening to anyone. Let us help you…
Since 1999, David Hollingsworth and his personal injury team have been helping people with their insurance claims following an accident. We are a team who dedicates themselves to fairness and maximum compensation. All consultations are free and you do not pay a nickel until we get you your compensation. We can help cover the associated expenses in the meantime. If you have any questions our Ottawa Insurance Claims Lawyers, please contact us at david@ottawainjury.ca or call 613-978-9549.
For more information, visit www.ottawainjury.ca .
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Ottawa injury lawyer wishing you all a “hoppy” day.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on March 31st, 2013
Enjoy today..I hope you all have a chance to do something special today whether it’s getting together with family and friends, sleeping in, spending the day doing something you love to do,whatever it may be, I hope you have a great day. I know we are constantly being told to seize the moment and enjoy life and that is hard to do. There are families this weekend who have lost their children in Ottawa accidents and others whose lives have changed because of a Ottawa accident. I feel for them. I hope we can all take a moment today to appreciate the wonderful life we have all been given, hug your children , take an extra minute to help someone else, make a difference in some way. Happy Easter to those celebrating and I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
–Ottawa Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates are the top Ottawa injury lawyers team devoted to ensuring our clients get it all : the help, support and maximum compensation following Ontario accidents. For more information relating to Ottawa accidents, insurance claims in Ontario , personal injury or events in our community visit www.ottawainjury.ca. or Email david@ottawainjury.ca or call (613) 978-9549
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Ottawa injury lawyers dedicated to helping accident victims get maximum insurance compensation.
We are some of Ottawa’s best personal injury lawyers .
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What to do after a car accident
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A bus accident
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A loved one is injured
And more….
If you need help or a family member needs help, we are here for you.
We have a dedicated team of Ontario injury lawyers. We specialize in helping make sure Ontario accident victims get the support and maximum compensation from the insurance company.
We are here to help.
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David Hollingsworth: Thanks you for your referrals. We really appreciate them.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, recent settlements awards on March 5th, 2013
Ottawa Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. We wanted to thank you so much for all the kind words and referrals you have been sending us lately. It really means a lot to us that you trust us with your friends and family. We are dedicated Ottawa Ontario injury lawyers who pride ourselves on helping people who have been in an accident and are hurt. We know that we are meeting most people for the first time, very shortly after their accident and that they are not themselves. Not only are they in pain, they are confused, scared, angry and don’t know where to start in terms of rebuilding their life after and accident. We are humans and we understand all of these feelings and emotions.
Since 1999, we have helped thousands of people get their lives back on track and we are proud of the way our clients have done so. We often hear from past clients who flip us a note or a quick call, letting us know how they are doing. Often times, we have clients who are speaking highly of us to others. We really appreciate that our clients are referring us to others. Not only do we want to help others, we love the fact that you have trusted us again. So, thank you. We really appreciate it.
David Hollingsworth has been a top Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer for close to 15 years. He has built an incredible team of highly skilled injury lawyers and accident benefits specialists. We are happy to meet with you , or any family member to discuss possible options for you. We understand that it isn’t easy dealing with an insurance company and knowing which accident benefits to access. We can help you with all of that. We can alleviate you of some of your immediate stress and help you figure out how to rebuild.
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Visit our site www.ottawainjury.ca for more information relating to Ottawa accidents, Ontario insurance , personal injury or events in our community. Feel free to contact us at david@ottawainjury.ca or call (613) 978-9549.
Do you need help with Ontario accident benefit insurance claims forms?
Ontario Insurance Claims Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. I am often asked to help fill out Ontario accident benefit forms. This is a task that Ido every day and I know exactly how to fill them out so that there is no room for ambiguity. I don’t want to scare anyone off filling them out themselves but the truth is , they absolutely need to be filled out in detail and correctly. Unfortunately Ontario accident victims can’t miss giving pertinent information or the insurance company can use that against them when it comes time to settling their case. Is this fair? Absolutely not but it does happen. That is why I feel strongly about guiding my clients through this process. It is worth me taking the extra time to help at the very beginning and I am happy to do so. The Ontario Accident Benefit Forms are detailed, complicated and there are many of them that need to be filled out in a timely manner. Not to mention that you or a family member has just been in an accident and filling out forms is the last thing on your mind. I can tell you first hand that people come to me to tell me their story and get some advice. As soon as I help them with their forms, it is like a weight has been lifted and they are able to catch their breath. I know the stress associated with an accident and I, along with my team of Ottawa personal injury lawyers, accident benefit specialists and personal injury law clerks are dedicated to not only getting maximum compensation for our clients, we want to help them rebuild their lives after an accident. It’s important to us. The following is a list of some of the Ontario Accident Benefits forms you may need help with:
OCF-1: Application for Accident Benefits
OCF-2: Employer’s Confirmation Form
OCF-3: Disability Certificate
OCF-4: Death and Funeral Benefits Application
OCF-5: Permission to Disclose Health Information
OCF-6: Expenses Claim Form
OCF-10: Election of Income Replacement, Non-Earner or Caregiver Benefits
OCF-18: Treatment and Assessment Plan
OCF-19: Application for Determination of Catastrophic Impairment
OCF-21: Auto Insurance Standard Invoice
OCF-23: Treatment Confirmation Form
OCF-24: Minor Injury Treatment Discharge Report
Ontario Insurance Claims Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa injury lawyer since 1999 and has built a team of dedicated Ottawa injury lawyers. As dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers, they serve all Ontario accident victims with personal injury and their insurance claims. www.ottawainjury.ca has much more information that relates to personal injury.
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Ottawa Police accident reports. How to file an accident report in Ottawa.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on February 12th, 2013
Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. Ottawa Police have developed a new system that will hopefully help Ottawa motorists who have been involved in Ottawa accidents. There will now be 3 collision reporting centres in Ottawa. The Ottawa Accident reporting centres will be at Elgin, Huntmar Drive and 10th Line Road. There are approximately 18,000 vehicular accidents each year in Ottawa. Ottawa Police respond to 70% of these Ottawa accidents and the average accident takes 2 1/2 hours of police time to complete. If people start using the reporting centre it could save up to 9,000 hours.
I would like to know what you think about this? Do you think you would use these centres or would you call the police to the accident scene?
At Ottawainjury we are a team of dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers specializing in helping Ontario accident victims. We specialize in Ontario personal injury law and Ontario insurance claims. Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been building the top Ottawa personal injury lawyers team. David or any of our personal injury lawyers are available for questions or free consultations at (613) 978-9549 or email at david@ottawainjury.ca or visit our website at www.ottawainjury.ca
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Tips for driving in freezing rain. Ottawa freezing rain warning in effect, starting this afternoon.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on January 29th, 2013
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. Wow, the weather we are having this winter in Ottawa is unbelievable. Environment Canada has indicated that Ottawa needs to brace itself for freezing rain coming our way. The freezing rain is supposed to start later this afternoon,which will make Ottawa roads dangerous and slippery. If you can avoid going out this afternoon and tonight, please do ! On a better note, temperatures are supposed to rise overnight and Ottawa is expected to wake to temperatures hovering around 1o degrees celsius.
Please avoid accidents by:
-Giving yourself extra time to arrive at your destination.
-Allowing adequate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
-Ensuring you have adequate windshield wiper fluid
-Checking your snow tires
-Driving slowly
-Staying in if possible
-Making sure your windows and lights are clear
- Not passing snowplows or salt trucks!
Ontario Accident Trivia: Did You Know?
98% of Eastern Ontario drivers utter the same first two words as they are about to go into a ditch after sliding on ice or snowy roads . Do you know what they are ?
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David Hollingsworth is an Ottawa personal injury lawyer who has been dedicated to ensuring that all Ontario accident victims get the help, support and maximum compensation they need following an accident where someone has suffered an injury . His Ottawa personal injury website focusses on providing information for people to make informed decisions on how best to proceed after Ottawa accidents, insurance claims in Ontario , personal injury or events in the Ottawa community. If you have any questions, contact any of our personal injury lawyers at david@ottawainjury.ca or call (613) 978-9549.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth: Have a personal injury question? I’d be happy to answer…
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth and Associates… Good morning…I wanted to remind everyone that I am available to answer any questions you may have that relate to personal injury or accident insurance claims in Ontario. There’s a good chance that if you have a question, so does someone else and I’ve answered it before. I have been practicing personal injury law in Ontario since 1999 and have a wealth of experience to share. Please feel free to email me at david@ottawainjury.ca or call 613-978-9549. There is no question that relates to personal injury that you can’t ask and I’d be happy to offer you any advice I can. Often times, a simple email is all people need to make informed decisions about major decisions in their lives. It’s always best to get an informed opinion. I understand that these decisions are not easy to make, so let me steer you in the right direction. It’s free, fast and can help give you piece of mind. If you don’t feel uncomfortable talking about your situation, you can also have a friend or family member contact me. I really,truly want to help. I hope to hear from any of you who may just need a little advice.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa injury lawyer since 1999 and has been built a team of dedicated Ontario injury lawyers. As dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers, they serve all Ontario accident victims with personal injury and those who have lost a loved one from an Ontario accident. This report talks about eastern Ontario accidents such as Ottawa area accidents, personal injury, safety, insurance in Ontario, and events or news that relate to Ottawa . Our website www.ottawainjury.ca has much more information that relates to personal injury.
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Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth offering safety driving tips for icy roads.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on January 12th, 2013
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates…I was up bright and early this morning taking our kids to hockey. I knew it had rained last night but I had no idea when I hit Ottawa streets how slippery they were. As I pulled into the arena parking lot, my vehicle slid sideways down a hill. Thankfully it was 6:30 am (yawn) and the lot was empty. I was driving very slowly and paying close attention to the road conditions, yet at that very moment, there was nothing else I could have done. I was sliding on ice . Be careful out there on Ottawa roads. It is extremely slippery out there today. The Ottawa Police Service have provided excellent safety tips to drivers who encounter freezing rain.
-Clear all ice and snow off your vehicle to avoid any ice and snow dislodging and flying onto other vehicles.
-Allow yourself distance between vehicles. Especially when the roads are icy, you need enough distance to stop. Also it allows time to react if ice and snow is flying off other vehicles.
-Be aware that other vehicles may loose snow and ice on them. Often times, transport trucks have ice and snow on the roof of their trailers.
-Always slow down when the roads are icy.
-Allow yourself more time to arrive safely to your destination.
-Ensure your vehicle is ready for winter. Ensure you have winter tires, proper windshield wipers.
Here are a few more tips I have to offer:
- Make sure tries have good grips: Always best to have proper winter tires installed.
- Make sure you can see. Make sure blades, windows and headlights are properly functioning and clean.
- Run the air-conditioner. This removes condensation and frost from the interior of windows.
- Check your lights. Ensure they are clear of snow and working.
- Know how to use your brakes. If you find yourself sliding on ice,use your antilock brakes: Stomp, stay and steer. Stomp on the pedal . Stay with the pedal. Steer around the obstacle.
- If your car is not equipped with ABS, do not panic. Push the brake pedal hard until the wheels stop rolling, then immediately release the brake enough to allow the wheels to begin turning again. Repeat this sequence rapidly.
- Be careful. Look for “black ice. Touch your brakes regularly enough to test for black ice.
- Know the tough spots. Bridges and intersections are common places for ice to form.
- Too much steering is bad. In most cases, over steering will always make the situation worse. While it may be instinctive to steer away from the obstacle as hard as you can you may make things worse. If the icy conditions end and the front tires regain grip, your vehicle will go in whatever way the wheels are facing, which could be very dangerous (oncoming traffic , hydro poles or traffic).
All in all, common sense and good driving habits are what will help you the most. Sometimes, despite this accidents will happen as we cannot control everything around us. Please drive safely out there.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa injury lawyer since 1999 and has been building a team of dedicated injury lawyers. As dedicated Ottawa personal injury lawyers, they serve all Ontario accident victims with personal injury such as head injuries and those who have lost a loved on from accident in eastern Ontario. This report talks about eastern Ontario accidents such as Ottawa area accidents, personal injury, safety, insurance in Ontario, and events or news that relate to Ottawa . Our website www.ottawainjury.ca has much more information that relates to personal injury.
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Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth: Ottawa’s Bell Capital Cup welcomes 20 000 visitors to Ottawa.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources on December 27th, 2012
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates…I wanted to welcome all the young hockey players and their families coming to our great city over the next couple of days. Most hockey arenas in Ottawa will be hosting close to 6500 minor hockey players from all over the world starting tomorrow, through to New Year’s Day. Ottawa’s 14th annual Bell Capital Cup tournament will host close to 20,000 visitors to the Ottawa area. The tournament is comprised of 380 teams from Canada, the United States, Germany, China, and Finland. There is more than just hockey games. There is the Bell Capital Cup Fanfest and the Esso Friendly Games, which are open to anyone. The first puck drops don’t start however until Friday. Over the years, the Bell Capital Cup has raised $2.4 million that goes directly to supporting minor hockey and local Ottawa charities .
This is my son’s first year participating in the Bell Capital Cup and I can’t wait. I’m not sure who is more excited him or I. Welcome all our visitors. I wish everyone a great, safe and happy hockey tournament. Let the games begin !
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario injury lawyer since 1999. David is dedicated to helping Ontario accident victims with injuries from accident in eastern Ontario. Our Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer blog talks about eastern Ontario accidents such as Ottawa area accidents, personal injury, safety, insurance in Ontario, and events or news that relate to Ottawa . For more information, visit www.ottawainjury.ca .
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