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Lanark accident highway 511 results in 2 wrongful deaths.
Lanark County Police reported a two-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of one man and another suffering serious personal injury. The Lanark police were called to the intersection of Highway 511 and Drummond Concession 7 at about 7:17 p.m. yesterday, Sunday, Nov. 27. The driver of a Mazda hatchback travelling west on Drummond Concession 7 and hit a GMC pickup truck traveling south on Highway 511. Sadly, the driver of the pick up truck died and the driver of the other car was taken to an Ottawa hospital. Both men are residents of Lanark County.
update:
Ontario Provincial Police say a Lanark County man identified as 47-year-old Christopher Curran died at the scene. Another man was seriously injured in the collision on Highway 511 Sunday.
Sadly, this morning OPP investigators said that Ronald Cooper, 35, died in hospital as a result of his personal injuries.
My thoughts go out to both of these grieving families…
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa personal injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident, including snowmobile accidents. 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 Ontario Winter Weather, Increasing the Risk of Ottawa Car Accidents and Personal Injuries, Ottawa Personal Injury Law Firm
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims, safety on January 20th, 2011
Our Ottawa Winter is showing no signs of leaving. In fact, I think it is just revving up. Unfortunately, bad winter weather often results in bad winter car accidents, and slip and fall accidents. Ottawa and Ontario drivers need to take extra care, to drive slower, and be on high alert. Inevitably, accidents will happen, despite driver’s efforts to be safe. It’s important for you to know that if you should be unfortunate enough to become involved in an Ontario car accident, you need to be aware of the law, your obligations and your rights. This is where experienced Ontario personal injury lawyers are invaluable.
First and foremost, if you are involved in an Ottawa motor-vehicle accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Your health is the number one priority and you should take care of yourself and your passengers. As a close second to immediate medical attention is your need to preserve evidence and to protect your interests from being lost. This involves getting the full and accurate insurance information and coordinates of the person who has become involved in the collision with your vehicle. Collect any witnesses’ information if they are available, such as their name, email, phone number, and address. I always recommend keeping a disposal camera in your car, to snap some quick pictures if you can. Your phone will usually have a camera, which will also suffice. Finally, get a police report from the attending officer or the nearest police station.
These measures will help to protect your interests, because when it comes time to consult with a top Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer, you will have the materials you need to start your case. For the majority of drivers, accidents are rare. Often a victim of personal injury collects all the right information but still fails to realize or understand their rights and/or liabilities. Your Ottawa personal injury lawyer can help in this regard. Ontario personal injury lawyers keep abreast of all the changes in insurance policies and Ontario personal injury law. It is their job to keep informed of the latest information that relates to Ontario personal injury and use that information to best help you with your personal injury needs.
In summary, there are steps you must taken immediately after your Ottawa Ontario Motor-vehicle injury: (1) Seek immediate medical attention to ensure that you are physical, mentally, and in every way getting the medical and rehabilitative help you need (2) At the scene, strive to stay relaxed in order to remember to go through the motions, such as getting the information of the other driver (3) Contact your Top Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer to ensure that you do not lose out on what you may rightfully deserve by safeguarding and protecting your valuable interests.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury law firm 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 accident victims settle their insurance claims with maximum settlements and compensation. Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth 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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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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University of Ottawa: accidents -Lawyer in Ottawa shares report.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources on February 1st, 2010
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I have come across many interesting studies over the years, related to the idea of “illusory superiority” or how most drivers generally feel, consciously or unconsciously, that they are somehow “superior behind the wheel”. This reinforces the need for safe driving practices and especially caution when on the road with aggressive drivers. The idea of “defensive driving” has also been branded in recent years to promote driving to save lives, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.
Safe Driving in Ottawa: A study at the University of Ottawa polling almost 400 drivers has produced some interesting results. The drivers ranged from the “new” to “experienced” drivers, all of whom rated themselves favourably—as you would expect given the concept of “illusory superiority”. The study confirms the idea that there is a sense of bravado out there on the roads, and I conjecture that this is an important cause of numerous unnecessary injuries in our province due to auto accidents. The problem is that drivers seem to be underestimating their own risk and overestimating their abilities, producing less cautious drivers on the road.
What to do:
The first step to handling a problem is addressing the problem itself. Countless children, grandparents, and innocent victims die or are seriously injured due to auto accidents each year and I feel that we need to have a consciousness shift in our society in order to deal with this serious and tragic phenomena. If we begin to realize that illusory superiority is a real area of concern, and we can produce skills to counteract this psychology, then we can decrease accident numbers and save lives. So are you less risky and more skill-full than your fellow drivers? Perhaps, but please reflect upon this note, and most important of all, drive safe and take care of yourself.
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———————————————————————————— David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario 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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