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Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth: How to prevent a slip and fall accident.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on December 24th, 2012
Good morning Ottawa ! It is cold out there today and very slippery. There is a layer of ice on the ground and its hard to see , as last night’s snow is covering the ground. This is typically when slip and fall accidents happen. With the holidays here we are all out just a little more, shopping and visiting with others and often we are carrying bags or presents.|This, coupled with our weather conditions contribute to a higher incidence of slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents in Canada makeup more than 50% of all personal injuries . Slip and falls accidents are the primary cause of accidents in hotels, restaurants and public buildings such as shopping malls.
As a property owner, it’s also important that you keep your property as safe as possible. This means keeping your walkways and steps clear of ice. Property owners have a “duty of care” to see that their property is reasonably safe. This not only means ensuring steps and walkways are cleared away in a reasonable manner, it also means your home doesn’t have structural defects, hazardous conditions have been addressed.
Yes, accidents do happen but many accidents are preventable. There are things you can do to lower your risk of a slip and fall accident such as watching for ice, wearing proper footwear, walking slowly, keeping your hands free in case you do fall.
Please enjoy this holiday season and do whatever it takes to keep yourself , your family and your friends safe. Happy, safe holidays to all !
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates. David Hollingsworth, has been an Ottawa Ontario injury lawyer since 1999 and is dedicated to helping eastern Ontario accident victims with injuries from accident in eastern Ontario. Our Ottawa Injury Lawyer reports on 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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Ottawa Police : Canada Road Safety Week , Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on May 27th, 2011
Ottawa Law Firms – Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…As an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer, I applaud and support the efforts made by the Ottawa Police to make our Ottawa streets a safer place….The Ottawa Police Service will participate in Canada Road Safety Week which runs from May 16 to May 23. In 2010, there were 30 fatal car accidents that resulted in the deaths of 34 people in the Ottawa community. Consequently, the Ottawa Police have made traffic safety a high priority through various initiatives. One program the Ottawa Police have put in place is the RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Programs during the evenings of Thursday May 19th and Friday May 20th. The RIDE Program in Ontario is led by the police community which runs all year long and involves random police spot checks where vehicles are stopped and drivers are checked for impaired driving.
Ottawa Police are also actively engaged in Project E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere) a collaborative effort of 22 police services, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment whose goal is to change poor driver behavior through education and strategic enforcement. Sadly, since 1999 48 people have been killed in Ontario as a result of street racing activities . In addition, excessive speed continues to be the leading contributing factor in fatal car accidents.
During Canada’s Road Safety Week, Ottawa police will focus on 4 issues:
- Drinking and driving.
- Seat belts and child restraints.
- Aggressive driving, driving at unsafe speeds, following too closely or running red lights and stop signs.
- Distracted Driving
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer and along with the Ottawa Police, encourage everyone on our roadways to work towards making our Ottawa roads and Ontario roads the safest in the world. Let’s do it Ottawa !
Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. With his extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his personal injury clients. David has the experience and skill to obtain 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. David understands, he cares and he is here to help.
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Ottawa Cycling Safety, Ottawa Bicycle Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa bicycle injury lawyer David Hollingsworth on bicycle safety.
The weather is still okay and many are out and about with their bicycles on our roads here in Ottawa. Sadly, Ottawa bicycle accidents continue to occur and people are injured everyday day in our communities. There has been talk for years regarding the implementation of a “safe cycling educational” campaign or program here in Ottawa, but I think that we need to make progress more quickly. Consider the tragedies:
Just consider the serious injuries and deaths in the last little while here in Ottawa. This month, a 71-year-old cyclist fought for his life in hospital secondary to a collision with an automobile on Hawthorne Road. Alex Hayes, another tragic story, an innocent high school student, killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. . Another tragedy involved a 48-year-old cyclist, killed due to head and neck injuries on Somerset St at night. John Barton, 53, another cyclist killed recently while on the road. And finally, 16-year-old Robin Freeman killed while cyclist after contact with a motorcycle (both motorcyclist and Freeman were killed).
There are steps you can take to protect you and your loved ones from injury and death while bicycling. Overall, if you decide to cycle, make it a lifestyle decision. This means opening your mind to the requirements of bicycle culture and bicycle safety. Avoiding collisions with vehicles is never a guarantee, but you can take certain steps to reduce your chance of injury. For example, using a bicycle or helmet headlight, wearing protective and reflective clothing, and enhancing your bicycle can make you more visible. Buying a horn can give you the attention you need when you need it. Slow down and paying attention to your surroundings is key. Choosing wide, slower streets, and on weekends, back streets because they can be safer on Saturday and Sundays, for example, because of the increase in drunk vehicle traffic on main streets. You can’t control other people’s driving but please do everything you can to protect yourself. Thanks for reading everyone, and please ride safely!
Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. With his extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his personal injury clients. David has the experience and skill to obtain 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. David understands, he cares and he is here to help.
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Ottawa lawyer shares tips to avoid slip and fall accident and injuries.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 18th, 2011
Ottawa based injury lawyer David Hollingsworth, shares his recommendations for the winter season and Slip and Fall Injuries.
We had such an incredibly warm gorgeous day today. Unfortunately they are calling for a flash freeze tonight in Ottawa. With all the snow that melted today, we will surely be seeing more ice tomorrow. I posted this post over a year ago and thought Id share it again… Please ensure to watch your step out there tomorrow ! Many often forget to fully consider the potential for personal injury and the associated ramifications of pain and suffering. Even a minor slip can lead you to much stress and tension on you and your loved ones. 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.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family:
I deal with a tremendous number and variety of slip and fall accidents on a regular basis each year. Such slip and fall injuries can happen at any time of the year, and in any location or setting. However, there are certain conditions that render the possibility of injury more likely, so please on to learn how to protect you and your family from the prospect of injury, and to learn what to do in the event that you are injured by a slip and fall injury.
There are certain circumstances where the city of Ottawa may be responsible for your slip and fall accident. For example, imagine you are walking down the street at night. As you try to cross the street, you approach an open man-hole (the city has neglected to put the cover back after working on the sewer system earlier in the evening). Naturally given the lack of light, you do not see the open manhole and fall right through, experiencing broken bones, fractures, and lacerations. Perhaps your personal injuries are more psychological in nature.
Who is Responsible?
The city of Ottawa would be responsible (through the action of one of it’s employees) for their negligence and your injuries. There are many other instances where slip and fall injuries could occur, such as (1) flooring/carpeting in poor repair (2) parking lot surfaces in poor repair (3) ice and snow buildup (4) elevators/escalators/stairways (5) areas with poor lighting, (6) and so on.
Your Compensation:
Depending on the circumstances of injury, your recovery could include compensation to help with stress and tension, medical bills, lost wages, and so on. A good Ottawa personal injury lawyer can give you an idea of what you may be entitled to. Business and property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that people on their establishment or property are safe and not at risk of suffering an injury. If an accident has happened to you, it may be due to the negligence of a property owner who has failed to act according to their due diligence responsibilities to keep you and your family and loved ones safe.
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, experienced 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.
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———————————————————————————— David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping personal injury accident victims get the compensation they need at an incredibly difficult time. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa Pedestrian Accident Roland Weiss: Metcalfe and Laurier, dumptruck
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 17th, 2011
Ottawa Law Firms, Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth. Tragically 64-year-old Roland Weiss dies at an Ottawa hospital Wednesday after he was trapped under a dump truck . The tragic Ottawa accident at Metcalfe Street and Laurier Avenue. He was trapped for some time under the dump truck, where Ottawa emergency crews tried to keep him alive. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries a short while later. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of Roland Weiss. I’m sorry for your loss…
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———————————————————————————— David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping personal injury accident victims get the compensation they need at an incredibly difficult time. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa Snowmobile Accident Results in death of Taylor Bruce
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Area Snowmobile accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 1st, 2011
The sad and tragic death of a young Almonte boy needs to be a reminder to all snowmobile drivers , to please, please slow down. This fatal snowmobile crash killed an 18-year-old Almonte boy Sunday night in Mississippi Mills, west of Ottawa. My thoughts go out to Bruce’s family and friends..what a sad loss…
Taylor Bruce, was driving his newly purchased snowmobile on Camelon Road when he hit with a telephone pole and died. The young boy was close to graduating from Almonte District High School. Friends have now created a memorial at the accident site, leaving roses and notes behind.
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This blog is prepared daily to report on Ontario accidents, personal injury law and resources available to Ontario residents. David helps Ontario accident victims get insurance benefits, support and proper rehabilitation they need after an accident. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer helping Ontario accident victims since 1999, with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa Accident Lawyer : Ottawa Police Aim to Reduce Ottawa Car Accidents
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on January 5th, 2011
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth….The City of Ottawa’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is ringing in the New Year with a crackdown on tailgaters and stop sign runners. In 2009, tailgating caused 4,973 rear-end collisions – the most frequent type of Ottawa accidents accounting for 1/3 of Ottawa’s total car accidents. These Ottawa accidents resulted in one death and 1,373 personal injuries – 17 of them life-threatening personal injuries. Disobeying stop signs – including rolling stops – is also a serious issue on Ottawa roads. In 2009, 1,667 accidents at stop sign-controlled intersections resulted in one death and 462 personal injuries – 17 of them life-threatening personal injuries. Each month since 2004, STEP has been profiling and enforcing two initiatives that target specific traffic safety priorities. These initiatives support the City’s larger Integrated Road Safety Program (IRSP) public awareness and enforcement campaigns. In 2003, two City departments – Public Works and Ottawa Public Health – and the Ottawa Police Service developed the IRSP to provide a comprehensive approach in promoting road safety. Ottawa residents have identified traffic safety as a top priority. The IRSP is committed to using available resources to make Ottawa roads safer for residents.
Source: the Ottawa Police
About Ottawa 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 vicitms. 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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Slip and Fall Accidents on Private Property , Ottawa Lawyer, Personal Injury Ottawa
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Personal Injury Claims, safety on November 1st, 2010
Slip and Fall Accidents on Private Property
Hallowe’en has come and gone for another year..and snow is just around the corner and I wanted to share a little information with you, pertaining to slip and fall accidents on private property. A serious personal injury from a slip and fall accident can happen anywhere. Someone could trip on a hockey stick, skipping rope, leaves, really just about anything. Were you aware that as a homeowner, you are responsible for keeping your premises as safe as possible? For example, if someone has had a slip and fall accident inside your home, be it a friend, neighbour, or anyone outside your family living permanently in the household, they may be entitled to financial compensation for any personal injuries they have suffered. It’s extremely important that owners of private residences have a legal obligation to keep their property reasonably safe for third parties.
Some common examples of slip and fall accidents as a result of homeowner negligence include:
- A slip and fall accident on ice and snow on a driveway or front entrance
- A slip and fall accident on wet or slick floors/tiles
- A slip and fall accident on a slick or wet substance that leaks from another person’s home
- A trip and fall accident on loose steps, flooring or tiles
- A trip and fall accident on a lawn or garden
Before the snow hits, try to make the time to clear your laneway, stairs, halls…property and make sure it is clear of obstacles and if possible, well lit. A quick tidy up of the yard, steps and driveway, could make all the difference and keep all us all safe !
-David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer has been dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims and their families since 1999. David has extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues in Ontario, and works tirelessly on behalf of his personal injury clients. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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What do after an Ontario Car Accident, Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on October 17th, 2010
Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…
What to Do After A Car Accident in Ontario
Get medical care promptly. Don’t diagnose yourself, let trained medical professionals diagnose your injuries.
Inform the police of the accident and record the attending officer’s name and badge number and ask for a copy of the police report. Tell the police only what you know, do not speculate and stick to the facts.
Record the names of other drivers involved in the accident, any witnesses and all those directly or indirectly involved in the accident;
Write down as many notes as you can about the accident. Take pictures with your phone/camera if you can
Contact your family doctor;
Consider meeting with a personal injury lawyer before you give a statement to your insurance company
Contact your insurance company within 7 days and request accident benefit forms
File your completed accident benefits application within 30 days;
Report your personal injury to your employer or school;
Check for health and injury coverage provided through your employer, health and benefit carrier, credit card company or any other source;
Record the names of all attending healthcare professionals;
Keep all receipts for related expenses, items lost or broken in the accident- including those incurred by family members helping the accident victim;
Keep a detailed record of all your health problems and do not minimize your ailments or pain; and
Keep family close by and meet with your trusted team of healthcare providers.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Do not sign anything related to your accident until you have discussed it with an experienced personal injury lawyer
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer is dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims and has been 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 personal injury clients. 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 June 26: Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyer for Eastern Ontario…I hope all 3 people involved in yesterday’s Ottawa accident will be ok. A head injury can be a life altering experience and wish the accident victims a full and hopefully quick recovery…
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ontario
Ottawa traffic at Montreal Road and Bathgate Drive was disrupted after an Ottawa car accident at about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Ottawa Paramedics say the car crash caused one of the cars to flip on its roof trapping a 40-year-old woman inside. It took the Ottawa fire department more than 15 minutes to get her out. A 45-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man were in the other car and suffered serious head injury and are in an Ottawa hospital.
Throughout the last decade, David Hollingsworth has helped many accident victims with serious brain injury or head injury get their lives back on track after an accident.As one of the best Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa accident victims and Ontario accident victims get the help they need and are entitled to after an accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Ottawa accident or an Ontario accident and have suffered serious personal injury or even a wrongful death, you are likely entitled to compensation you are not receiving. Let an experienced and highly qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa fight for you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for free consultations.
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