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Ottawa Car Accident :7 people with injury.

Another serious accident to report in Ottawa..I wish everyone involved a speedy recovery. 3 children were among the injured in the collisions, which shut down Bank Street between Findlay Creek Drive and Blais Road around 7:30 a.m. The pileup happened at about 7:30 a.m. when a pickup rear-ended a car, setting up a chain reaction of crashes. Ottawa police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the accident. As of Wednesday afternoon, two adults and a 14-month-old boy remained in hospital in stable condition.The boy was unconscious when paramedics arrived but he regained consciousness soon after. Witnesses had removed him from his car seat. Paramedics treated two other boys, aged 12 and five, for minor neck injuries. Firefighters had to extract at least two other people from a car. A 31-year-old woman, who was found unconscious, was treated for head and facial injuries. A 41-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and facial lacerations. He, too, was unconscious at the scene. Two other men, a 30-year-old and a 45-year-old, were treated, respectively, for neck and facial injuries.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).

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If you or a family member has been seriously injured or have suffered an injury due to an accident or someone’s neglicence, David Hollingsworth and his team are here for you. We have the reputation, experience and the expertise to represent you and obtain the maximum compensation possible for you and your family. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613 978-9549 to speak directly with David Hollingsworth.

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Ottawa Accident results in 3 with critical head injury and 1 death

Ottawa brain injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth– My thoughts go out to the families of these young men. I know this intersection well and am sad to hear of the death of a young man. My thoughts are with the other three men and their families at this time. I wish you all a healthy recovery.
Early morning rescue attempt involved paramedic crews from outlying areas. A 21-year-old man is dead and two other young men are in critical condition after a car slammed into a tree and rolled over just north of the Ottawa River Parkway. The car had just crossed the Champlain Bridge from Gatineau early Sunday morning. A fourth man in the car was listed in serious condition early Sunday by Ottawa paramedics.

The car was travelling at high speed and only one of the four men is believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, according to Michael O’Brien, superintendent of operations for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. The crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m.

Bystanders were able to pull two of the men from the vehicle, while firefighters and paramedics extricated the other two men, O’Brien said in a release.

One of the four men died later in hospital, said collision investigator Const. Brian Dodds of Ottawa police. He said the victim was 21 years old and, like the three others, an Ontario resident.

The four young men were believed to be roommates who lived in a row unit at 1155 Meadowlands Dr. One owned the silver Volkswagen Jetta that was involved in the accident.

Yesterday, a tarp-covered motorcycle was stored in the backyard of their home, while another motorcycle could be seen in the living room. A neighbour said they were nice young men who were always sweet to the children in the neighbourhood.
O’Brien issued a release describing the injuries:

- A male, 21, with critical head and facial injuries and an open fracture to his right arm;

- A male in his 20s with critical head and facial injuries and injuries to his abdomen;

- A male in 20s with critical head injuries and multiple fractures to his left leg and right shoulder; and

- A male in is 20s with injuries to his abdomen and chest in serious condition.

Although Dodds said he believed the man who died was the first in that group, he was unable to confirm that, and paramedic service officials were unavailable to comment later Sunday morning.

A relative said Matthew Dorion, 23, was in surgery at The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus. Along with four paramedic units and two supervisors from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, units from Prescott-Russell and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry helped with the rescue attempt.
Police are investigating.

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If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of an accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving. As an Ottawa lawyer specializing in personal injury and brain injury, I meet with people daily who have been seriously hurt and need help. Visit my website at www.ottawainjury.ca, call me at 613 978-9549 or email info@ottawainjury.ca for more information and a free consultation.

David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer

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Ottawa police need your help with information regarding car accident.

Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth- Ottawa Injury Lawyer  .  The Ottawa police need your help .  If you have any information that can help, please contact the number below.   I wish both men in the accident a speedy recovery… OTTAWA — An elderly woman is dead and two other people were in hospital Monday afternoon after a collision at the intersection of Albion Road and Rideau Road in the city’s south end. The first person on the scene of the accident was an off-duty Ottawa paramedic who arrived at about just before 5 p.m Ottawa paramedics said a 72-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car in which she was a passenger, a man believed to be in his mid-70s, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. The 45-year-old man driving the other vehicle was taken to hospital with neck and back injuries. Albion Road was closed between High Road and Mitch Owens Road, and Rideau Road was closed between Bowesville Road and Highway 31 until further notice. Ottawa Police were investigating the accident. Anyone with information was asked to contact Ottawa Police Collision Investigations Section at 613-236-1222 ext. 2481 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).

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If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of an accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving.  As an Ottawa lawyer specializing in personal injury, I meet with people daily who have been seriously hurt and need help.  Visit my website at www.ottawainjury.ca  or email info@ottawainjury.ca for more information and a free consultation

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Accidents resulting in brain injury or head injury. Ottawa resources.

I currently have a large number of clients who have suffered head and brain injuries due to an accident.  The Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley is a great resource.  I’ve listed some of their upcoming events.  For more information visit my site at www.ottawainjury.ca for a direct link to their website.

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Join us for 3 nights and 4 days at the Perce-Neige Camp. Wentworth-Nord Quebec. (Approximately 2 hours from Ottawa)

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October 6 – 7, 2009

Brain Basics Training Program For Health Care Workers and Caregivers Of Acquired Brain Injur

October 28 – 30, 2009

2009 Provincial Acquired Brain Injury Conference – Harnessing the Power After Brain Injury.

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Ottawa car accident results in injuries…

A man was injured after a fiery single-car accident at the 417 west-bound on-ramp and the Vanier Parkway.

Paramedics got the call around 2 a.m. yesterday.

The light-coloured four-door Oldsmobile Alero lost control, hit the left side curb, then collided with the median and caught on fire.

The two occupants were able to remove themselves from the vehicle before the car became fully engulfed.

The 417 westbound was closed for 30-45 minutes.

The driver, a 20-year-old man, had a large forehead laceration and was immobilised by a spine board. The front seat passenger, a 19-year-old man, was uninjured and refused treatment and transport offered by paramedics.

Both men were from Ottawa.

Paramedics were unable to determine if the air bags deployed as the fire destroyed all of the front dash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident you may be entitled to benefits you are not receiving.  Feel free to call me at 613 978-9549 or visit me at www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.

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Personal Injuries and sports

BASEBALL SAFETY TIPS

Baseball is the time-honored American pastime. It’s a sport that everyone of every age can enjoy and playing in a little league is almost a rite of passage. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that nearly 6 million children ages 5 to 14 participate in organized leagues and a whopping 13 million children participate in non-league play. With all this baseball playing, however, comes loads of injuries.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), hospital emergency rooms and clinics treat an estimated 500,000 children for baseball-related injuries each year. In response to this statistic, the CPSC collected and analyzed date to determine how these children were injured and what equipment could prevent such injuries. The CPSC ultimately concluded that baseball protective equipment may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of more than 58,000 injuries occurring to children each year.

The CPSC and the AAOS recommend playing with softer-than-standard balls to prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of ball impact injuries to the head and neck. Batting helmets with face guards may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of facial injuries and safety release bases that leave no holes in the ground when the base is released may prevent, reduce or lessen the severity of base-contact sliding injuries.

Protective equipment is one of the most important factors in minimizing the risk of injury in baseball. 

 Remember your equipment must fit properly and be worn correctly.
* Wear a batting helmet at the plate, when waiting a turn at bat, and when running bases.
* Facial protection devices that are attached to batting helmets are available in some youth leagues. These devices can help reduce the risk of a serious facial injury if hit by a ball.
* The catcher must always use a catcher’s mitt. If you play another position, ask your coach about specific size requirements for your mitt.
* Catchers should always wear a helmet, face mask, throat guar, long-model chest protector, protective supporter, and shin guards.
* Most youth leagues prohibit the use of shoes with steel spikes. Instead, wear molded, cleated baseball shoes.
* Inspect the playing field for holes, glass, and other debris.

Have fun, but play safe. Many injuries are preventable with the proper equipment. Don’t ruin your fun in the sun with a preventable injury. Play ball!

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Accident results in head and spinal injuries for a young girl.

My thoughts go out to the friends and family of Aleesha Van Loon. I was happy to read that she is recovering.

A 15-year-old teen continues to recover from head and spinal injuries six days after she was struck by a car while crossing the road in front of Parry Sound High School.

Aleesha Van Loon, of Seguin Township, was crossing Joseph Street on Thursday afternoon when she was hit by a car driven by a 17-year-old Parry Sound High School student coming out of the school’s parking lot, according to police.

The girl’s mother, Carrie Van Loon, and other family members have been filing updates on a Facebook page to let friends know how the teen is doing.

According to the posts, Van Loon suffered fractures to her skull and damage to her spleen. She also has fractured vertebrae, but X-rays suggest doctors won’t need to operate.

In the most recent updates, family members said Aleesha is doing well, with a breathing tube removed Monday, and is now awake, disoriented, “but is answering questions with the correct answer – ie: her dog’s name is Stuart, she’s in grade 10.”

“She’s quite agitated by the neck brace and any other thing on her body giving us a challenge – it’s all worth it, she’s a fighter,” the post reads.

A neurosurgeon visited Van Loon on Monday and said she “is doing great and is not worried about her,” according to a Facebook note from her mother.

“Although all of this is very upsetting,” she said. “She is doing really, really good.”

Van Loon was hit by a blue sedan as she left the school. The car, which had a shattered windshield, sat, blocking lanes on Joseph Street, surrounded by police tape for several hours so officers could conduct an investigation following the collision.

A police report said Van Loon was taken to the West Parry Sound Health Centre by ambulance, and was then air-lifted to a hospital in Ottawa. The OPP Technical Collision Investigator was called in to assist with the investigation, which is still underway, police said Monday.

Shahina Butt, principal at the high school, said four or five guidance counsellors from the Near North District School Board were dispatched to help students deal with emotional issues after the accident. She said things at the school have returned to normal now.

“We are hoping that the child is okay,” she said. “The students definitely feel for their fellow students.”

One man, who lives just down the street from where the girl was hit, said witnesses saw the her fly almost 20 feet after being struck.

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Ottawa Accident results in child with head injury , Pedestrian killed, – 2 Ottawa area motor vehicle accidents last night..

My thoughts and sympathies go out to both these families and friends…

Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene around 8:45 p.m.

Few details were available Saturday night, but paramedics said the man was struck by a vehicle when he crossed the street.

Several traffic and street lights were out across the city Saturday evening as a severe thunderstorm with 100 km/h winds roared through the capital region, knocking down hydro poles, trees and power lines.

It was unclear at press time whether the power outages played any role in the pedestrian fatality.

Meanwhile, in Orléans, a 14-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle as she crossed a street in what paramedics call “good weather,” prior to the storm, around 6:30 p.m.

The girl was treated by paramedics for a “closed” head injury and other serious injuries and was transported to hospital where she remained last night in serious, but stable condition.

Paramedics did not release the specific intersection in Orléans where the girl was struck. 

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Hit and Run Fatal Collision- Driver Arrested

Driver arrested after collision on Woodroffe
Man charged with failing to stop at an accident causing death

Gordon William Davis was charged with failing to stop at an accident causing death after a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Woodroffe Avenue.

The driver was sought by investigators after leaving the scene early Thursday morning.

Const. J.P Vincelette said the 56-year-old phoned Ottawa Police that evening and identified himself.

The 44-year-old motorcycle rider suffered a fatal head injury at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Richmond Rd at approximately 5:20 a.m. on April 16. He passed away from his injuries around 10 a.m. Davis had been driving a tan-coloured Buick Century that Ottawa Police said is likely to have front-end damage.

Davis was held for a show cause hearing and appeared in court on Friday morning.

Failing to stop at the scene of an accident is an indictable offence and could carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

No other charges have been laid at this time.

“The investigation is ongoing,” Vincelette said.

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Avoiding Bicycle Accidents..Common Questions-Answered

Do I have to wear a bicycle helmet while riding on the road?

Yes, if you are under the age of 18 you are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet when travelling on any public road. Cyclists over 18 are encouraged to wear helmets for their own safety, but are not required to by law.

Why was the bicycle helmet law introduced?

Research shows that helmets can be extremely effective in preventing head injuries. About three-quarters of all cycling fatalities involve head injuries. The Ontario government is committed to promoting cycling safety.

What is the fine for not wearing a helmet?

The fine is $60. With court costs of $5 and the victim fine surcharge of $10, the total is $75 for a plea of guilty.

How do I know which helmet to buy?

Consumers should look for a helmet that fits comfortably and meets safety standards. Check the inside of the helmet for stickers from one or more of the following organizations:

  • Canadian Standard Association: CAN/CSA D113.2-M89
  • Snell Memorial Foundation: Snell B90, Snell B90S, or Snell N94
  • American National Standard Institute: ANSI Z90.4-1984
  • American Society For Testing and Materials: ASTMF1447-94
  • British Standards Institute: BS6863:1989
  • Standards Association of Australia: AS2063.2-1990

Do I have to wear a bicycle helmet while riding a power-assisted bicycle (also known as an electric bicycle or e-bike)?

Anyone operating an electric bicycle must wear an approved bicycle helmet at all times.

Effective October 3, 2006, power-assisted bicycles (commonly known as electric bicycles or e-bikes) will be able to travel on Ontario roads as a bicycle. The pilot project is opened to all Ontarians 16 years of age and older and will run for three years. For the duration of the pilot, electric bicycles will be treated as bicycles and must follow the same rules of the road set out in the Highway Traffic Act. E-cyclists need to remember there are two exceptions:

  • operators must be 16 years of age and older, and
  • all operators must wear an approved bicycle helmet at all times.

For more information visit David Hollingsworth – Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer’s website at www.ottawainjury.ca

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