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Ottawa Pedestrian in Critical Condition, head injury and fractures
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on December 3rd, 2010
Ottawa Lawyers, Law Firms in Ottawa Ontario— Sadly, for the second time in as many days, an Ottawa pedestrian has been struck while jaywalking across a busy Ottawa road. A man in his 30s was rushed to an Ottawa hospital in critical condition last after he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to cross Ottawa’s Vanier Parkway at Donald Street. The man was thrown 10 to 12 metres after being hit by the truck “at a high rate of speed”, according to Ottawa paramedics. He was unconscious when Ottawa paramedics arrived and was suffering from critical, life-threatening head injuries and multiple fractures to his legs. My thoughts are with this man. I hope he is ok and has a full and speedy recovery.
Ottawa police Sgt. Claude Mallet, said a man in his 50s was driving the pickup truck with his spouse in the passenger seat. They remained at the scene after the Ottawa collision. Mallet said no criminal charges were expected to be laid, but that an investigation was ongoing. An off-duty paramedic was the first to treat the victim until an on-duty crew arrived, paramedics said. Advanced care paramedics inserted a breathing tube that also protected his airway, then stabilized his fractures and transported him to The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus trauma centre “on the highest priority.”
The accident bears striking similarities to one that occurred the night before on Alta Vista Drive. In that incident, an 81-year-old man using a walker was struck by a van while crossing Alta Vista near Dale Street. Coincidentally, off-duty paramedics were also the first on scene, but the man died of his injuries soon after. The crash is still under investigation.
Ottawa-Please be careful out there.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————–About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer, David Hollingsworth.
Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth is dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario car accident victims and their families since 1999. David has extensive experience and knowledge of Ontario accidents, pedestrian accidents and Ontario personal injury. 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 Accident Benefits Lawyer, Limitations and Compensations
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources on August 27th, 2010
Ontario Accident Benefits Lawyer, David Hollingsworth…Obtaining an Ontario personal injury lawyer after an accident in Ontario is important to protect your rights and ensure you receive ALL the compensation you are entitled to. The province of Ontario has many time limitations when it comes to seeking compensation for personal injuries due to a motor vehicle accident and other Ontario accidents. Often times, just figuring out if you need an Ontario personla injury lawyer is your first concern after an Ontario a car accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, or slip and fall accident.
When you have been involved in an Ontario accident and you would like to pursue applying for Ontario accident benefits compensation from your insurance company, you are responsible for notifying the insurer within 7 days of the date of the Ontario accident. In some cases the personal injuries you suffer may be so serious that you are unable to apply for Ontario accident benefits within the 7 day grace period, in which case you must do it asap. Once the insurance company has sent the accident benefit forms you will then have 30 days from the point you receive the accident benefit application to return the forms back to your insurance company. If you fail to meet these timelines, don’t worry- all is not lost as long as there is a reasonable excuse for the forms being returned late.
The Ontario Insurance Act states the following; when attempting to obtain compensation due to loss, damage from bodily personal injury or wrongful death arising from the use or operation of an automobile the plaintiff (injured party) must present written notice to start a lawsuit against the defendant within 120 days of the Ontario accident and a law suit can not be started after 2 years of the original claim .
Recovery after a traumatic personal injury can be a very complicated and stressful time and a top personal injury lawyer can help you through difficult times, helping you with medical reports, insurance adjusters and complicated insurance forms.
For over a decade, David Hollingsworth has been an Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa working with an Ottawa Law Firm of 50 years, representing accident victims who have suffered a 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. Call 613 978-9549 for a free consultation or visit www.ottawainjury.ca Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
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