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What’s in your winter emergency car kit? , Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworths shares…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims, safety on November 16th, 2011
Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…A car break down or accident is never good, but it is worse during the winter months. A few inexpensive items kept in your car during winter months can help increase your safety and the safety of your loved ones. It is always wise to have an emergency kit in your car in case you ever need it. I came across some information on a website dedicated to cars and car safety, written by Aaron Gold. I thought I would share it with you as a reminder to us all as we head into the colder winter months here in Ottawa.
In the event of an emergency…
1. Get assistance !
Roadside assistance: Most new cars include a roadside assistance program which will provide towing if your car breaks down. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is probably the best-known and most reliable third-party roadside assistance program in Canada.
Mobile phone and car charger: If you don’t have a mobile phone, and if you can, buy an inexpensive pre-paid unit to keep in your car so you can call for assistance. Make sure you have a car charger; some phones can also be charged from your car’s USB port.
OnStar: On many new cars, the OnStar system can get a live operator on the phone with the press of a button, and will automatically summon help if your car’s airbags deploy. Don’t forget, OnStar relies on the vehicle electrical system, so carry a cell phone as a backup.
2. Stay safe !
Emergency flares and/or hazard triangles: Winter accidents often result in damage to your car’s taillights, which means your hazard flashers will not work. In a snowstorm, other cars may not see your car until it’s too late to avoid it. Set out flares or hazard triangles to warn cars and avoid a second collision. If your car goes off the road in deeper snow, these items can also help emergency services find you and your vehicle.
First aid kit - Bad weather may delay emergency workers, so it’s a good idea to carry a basic first aid kit.
Small LED flashlight: Don’t rely on the vehicle’s electrical system for light — if it’s working, LEAVE IT-you want to conserve the car’s battery as long as possible. LED flashlights use much less energy than regular incandescent flashlights, making them a great choice for your emergency kit. The Mini Maglite LED is more expensive than many small flashlights, but its construction makes it well worth the price.
3. Stay warm
Emergency blanket: Cars use the engine to produce heat, so if the engine breaks, so does the heater. Even if the engine is working – say, after a car accident – running it can be dangerous, because if the exhaust system has rust holes or damage, fatal exhaust fumes can creep back into the passenger compartment. Besides, your car may not be the safest place to be in an emergency. Emergency blankets are small, light and cheap. Buy extras if you frequently travel with passengers.
Ski hats: Experts say that 30 to 40 % of body heat can be lost through the head. Carry a few inexpensive winter hats, large enough to cover the ears.
4. Keep busy !
Children’s books or games: If you travel with children, keep a few emergency children’s activities stowed away to fight boredom and keep the kids occupied while you wait for rescue.
Non-perishable snacks: Munchies help pass the time and will keep your energy and morale up while you wait for rescue.
Where to carry your emergency kit?
The most logical place to store your emergency kit would be the trunk. The problem is if you’re in an accident that damages the rear end of the car, you may not be able to get the trunk open. Instead, carry your emergency kit in a small duffel bag stored in the passenger’s footwell, where it can be easily accessed by the driver . If your kit includes flares and you travel with children, store the flares in the trunk and keep a backup hazard triangle in the bag.
Most importantly , stay safe !!!
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. 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 car accident results in wrongful death and personal injury for 2 others.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, wrongful death on November 12th, 2011
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth. Regrettably, a 22-year old man died last night at the scene of an Ottawa accident, following an early morning car accident between two vehicles. The car accident was on Highway 417 westbound, near Bronson Avenue at about 12:40 a.m. this morning.Two occupants from the other vehicle involved, were transported to the Ottawa Civic Hospital with unknown personal injuries. The Ottawa car accident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Constable, Dan Rodrigues at 613-270-9171.
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. 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 Personal Injury Lawyer on Hallowe’en Safety Tips…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources, safety on October 30th, 2011
Happy Hallowe’en everyone. Before you head out tomorrow night , please take a minute to review these Hallowe’en safety tips from the Red Cross… My children are quite excited for the big day , as are most. We have finally decided on a lamb, a witch and a glowstick guy ! Looking forward to seeing all the kids. Enjoy your night everyone and please be safe !!! -Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common practices to keep events safer and more fun!
- Costumes should be light-colored and flame resistant with reflective strips so that children are more easily seen at night. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
- Costumes should be short enough to avoid tripping.
- Remind children to keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.)
- Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover the eyes.
- Remind children to walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks – not in the street.
- Explain to children that calls should be made along one side of the street first and then the other, and that it’s best to cross the street only at intersections or crosswalks.
- Remind children to look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.
- Provide yourself or the children with a flashlight to see better and to be better seen.
- Have children plan their route and share it with you and the family.
- Trick or Treaters should travel in groups of four or five. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
- Visit homes that have the porch light on.
- Make sure children know they should accept treats at the door and must not get into cars or enter the homes or apartments of strangers.
- Remind children not to eat their treats and goodies until they are examined by an adult at home. And candy should not be eaten if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.
Injury is no accident. Prepare! Stay Safe! Survive!
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. 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 a free consultation and more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ottawa Accident : 4 toddler children rushed to CHEO. 2 women suffer serious personal injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on October 7th, 2011
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth..Ottawa Police were at the scene of an Ottawa accident on Innes Road at Blair Road when 2 cars hit and the result an Ottawa woman and 4 young children were sent to Ottawa hospitals with very serious personal injury yesterday afternoon.
The children were all very young; between three and four years-old. All of the children were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario with personal injuries. An older woman was also taken to an Ottawa hospital with serious injuries. Ottawa Police were also called to that area for an overturned truck in the eastbound lane on Innes Road.
————————————————————————————————– The Ottawa Injury and Accident Blog is written regularly by Ontario injury accident and personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario injury lawyer representing Ottawa accident victims and their families since 1999. 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
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Ontario Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, Personal Injury Claims on September 21st, 2011
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What are Ontario Accident Benefits Insurance Claims ?
When you or a loved one is involved in an Ontario accident, the first step toward making a claim is to contact your own insurance company. This is the case regardless of whether or not you are at fault, whether you are a pedestrian, or whether you were a passenger in a vehicle. Your own insurance company will be responsible for providing you with Ontario Accident Benefits. Ontario Accident Benefits are designed to provide you with all of the medical treatments that you need, medications, assistance with housekeeping and homemaking, attendant care (someone to help you with your own personal care), other family expenses, income replacement or caregiver or non-earner benefits, occupational therapy assistance, assistive devices, job re-training, as well as other benefits.
Filling out the insurance forms can be a time consuming, confusing and frustrating task. Don’t let this stop you from getting what you help you need and deserve. David and his team of personal injury professionals will help you complete these forms. If you plan to pursue the other driver for compensation for pain and suffering, loss of income or medical or other expenses, you must first apply to receive Ontario Accident Benefits.
Let David tell you more about the importance of making an Ontario Accident Benefits claim and maximizing these benefits.
————————————————————————————————– This Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario bicycle accident and injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. 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
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Richmond motorcycle accident results in head injury life threatening personal injuries
Ottawa accident lawyer David Hollingsworth..A 19-year-old man was taken to an Ottawa hospital in life-threatening condition Sunday morning after a motorcycle accident in southwest Ottawa, neat Cockburn Street in Richmond, about 35 kilometres from downtown Ottawa. The motorcycle driver was treated at the Richmond accident scene for a serious head injury and multiple trauma and taken to Ottawa Hospital’s Civic trauma centre campus in life-threatening condition. I wish this man a full recovery and hope his condition improves.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. 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
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3rd Ottawa area ATV accident in a week results in death, Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Motorcycle Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on July 10th, 2011
Ottawa ATV Accident, Ottawa Motorcycle Accident, Lawyer David Hollingsworth ..Regrettably another Ottawa ATV accident has occurred. An 18-year-old man Justin Makivirta in an Ottawa area ATV accident yesterday morning, northeast of Gatineau. This makes it the 3rd ATV Ottawa accident death in a week. Apparently Justin Makivirta’s ATV flipped his ATV and was stuck underneath his ATV when he was found. Although Justin had been on a trail near his house and was wearing at helmet, he did not survive the ATV accident. After the Ottawa area ATV accident, he was transported to a nearby Ottawa area hospital where sadly, he was pronounced dead. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Other Ottawa Area ATV Accidents…Sadly, on July 3, John McPhail, aged 50, of Ottawa was killed in an Luskville ATV accident at a drag racing course in Luskville.
Regrettably, on July 1, a 36-year-old woman also died in an ATV accident in Val-des-Monts, and her passenger suffered serious personal injuries.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. 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
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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 car accident St. Patrick street send 6 accident victims to Ottawa hospital.
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth – A two car accident on St. Patrick Street , near Cobourg Street sent 6 people to an Ottawa hospital Friday night. Ottawa firefighters extricated 2 accident victims who were trapped in their cars. Ottawa paramedics treated all 6 accident victims and transported them to an Ottawa hospital in stable condition. A 15-year-old girl suffered neck and back pain, an 18-year-old woman suffered abdominal pain and a young 12-year-old boy was treated for leg pain and a suspected wrist fracture. Two men, ages 53 and 49, and a 45-year-old woman suffered chest pain. I hope everyone involved in this Ottawa accident recovers fully and does not suffer any life long implications from this Ottawa car accident.
Ontario Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. Many accident victims are unaware of the benefits to which they are entitled to. With extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, David has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his accident clients. David has the experience and skill to help obtain maximum compensation. 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 there to help.
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Ontario Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth: Stages of an Ontario personal injury lawsuit.
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Stages of an Ontario personal injury lawsuit..
After an accident, your world is turned upside down. You may have lost a loved one or you may be in pain and unable to do some everyday tasks you once could. You probably have a million questions that need to be answered. An Ontario personal injury lawyer can help answer any questions you may have that relate to Ontario accidents, personal injury, accident benefits, insurance claims, medical specialists, services available and more…Most people who come to me as an Ontario personal injury lawyer want to know how their case will proceed , how long it will take and what is the maximum compensation they are entitled to in Ontario.
There is no one answer to these questions but after reviewing all the facts in your case, an Ontario personal injury lawyer can best give you an idea of what course to take and what compensation you are entitled to.
What happened in an Ontario personal injury lawsuit?
Shortly after you hire an Ontario personal injury lawyer, they will notify the defendant (i.e. the person’s insurance company who you plan to sue) that you intend to file a claim. Typically the insurance company will try to negotiate directly with you and hope that an Ontario personal injury lawyer does not become involved. The reason for this is that typically Ontario personal injury lawyers can negotiate a much much larger settlement amount in compensation. They know how to develop a personal injury case to show not only what compensation you need now but what compensation you will need in 20 years from now as the result of an accident. If the insurance company does not offer you a reasonable amount your Ontario personal injury lawyer will commence the lawsuit. This is done by filing a document called a “Statement of Claim” with the Court office and then serving the defendant with the Statement of Claim. The insurance company generally have their own lawyers and will in turn file a “Statement of Defence”.
The Ontario personal injury lawyer and the representative for the insurance company then exchange documents and proceed to “examinations for discovery”. At the examinations for discovery, each side is asked questions about the accident by the other party’s lawyer.
The best Ontario personal injury lawyers will arrange medical examinations for you. The insurance company is also entitled to have you seen by medical professionals it chooses, although there are limits on this right. This is not something you should be afraid of; don’t worry.
Your Ontario personal injury lawyer and the insurance company can offer settlement compensation at any point and your Ontario personal injury case can be resolved at any given moment. A lot of Ontario lawsuits are settled at a “mediation”. A mediation in Ontario is an attempt to settle the case. The Ontario personal injury lawyer and the insurance company agree upon the mediator they want to reach a settlement amount in their personal injury case. A few months before trial, there will also be a “pre-trial” meeting . The pre-trial meeting is a venue whereby an Ontario judge can offer input to the Ontario personal injury lawyer, as well as the lawyer for the insurance company. Typically the Ontario judge will offer their opinions in regards to the strengths and weaknesses of the case. Often times, cases settle at, or shortly after, the pre-trial meeting. Most Ontario personal injury lawsuits are settled before trial. However, some lawsuit do not settle and you will be given a trial date. The unsuccessful party at trial can appeal the trial decision to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
How long does a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario take to resolve?
The length of time it takes to resolve an Ontario personal injury lawsuit depends on many factors:
* How quickly you respond to your Ontario personal injury lawyer’s requests for information and documents;
* If the insurance company is cooperative;
* How long it takes for your doctors to provide a report as to what the long term implications of your personal injuries will be;
* How much time it takes to prepare and receive reports from doctors, other health professionals and other institutions;
* How long it takes for the defence lawyer to arrange various defence medical examinations: and
* How long it takes to obtain a trial date in Ontario. The sooner you commence your lawsuit, the better.
The most important thing you need to do after an accident is recover and rebuild. You will need help and support. Ask for help from friends and family. They are for you. Don’t worry about your Ontario personal injury lawsuit. Your Ontario personal injury lawyer will do that for you. They will represent you and fight on your behalf to ensure that you get everything you need and are entitled to. These are some of the most difficult and stressful times of your life; focus on yourself, family , friends and recovery. By hiring one of the best Ontario personal injury lawyers, you can concentrate on your recovery.
“I have rarely met with a client who is receiving the full amount of accident benefits that he or she needs and that he or she is entitled to following an accident in Ontario, without the help of a top Ontario personal injury lawyer. If you suffering from a personal injury or lost a loved one in a car accident, you owe it to yourself and to your loved ones to get every benefit to which you are entitled, so that you can get back to being the person you were before the Ontario accident. That’s what Ontario insurance is for. Don’t sell yourself or your family short. Let me help you…
-Ontario Injury Lawyer, David Hollingsworth
Ontario Accident 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 spinal cord injury clients. David has the experience and skill to help obtain maximum compensation. 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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