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Ottawa accident Colonel By drive results in serious head injury.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer..An eldrely 83-year-old dog walker was hit by a vehicle on Colonel By Drive near Dow’s Lake yesterday morning. Ottawa paramedics treated the elderly man for a serious head injury. The dog was not hurt. The elderly man was conscious when Ottawa paramedics arrived but drivers who came to the man’s assistance said he had been unresponsive until moments before. The elderly Ottawa man was in serious condition yesterday afternoon in an Ottawa hospital. My thoughts go out to this man, his friends and family. It’s a tough time of year not to have your loved ones at home with you.
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury 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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Rain in Ottawa – Safe Driving Tips for Rain , Lawyer David Hollingsworth
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Avoiding an Ottawa Car Accident….We can expect a lot of rain this week in Ottawa. Although it’s good for the grass and the tulips, rain can be problematic on our roads. We are so use to driving defensively in winter conditions but it is important to keep in mind that rain and wet roads can also be dangerous and it never hurts to be reminded….
- Drive slowly ! Drive at rate of speed that suits the weather conditions;
- Pay careful attention to the car ahead of you and your surroundings;
- Keep a wider following distance; some drivers forget to signal at times causing an abrupt stop for the cars behind;
- Try to avoid slamming on your brakes, this may cause your vehicle to skid and the roads are slick;
- Visibility is already a problem, ensure your windows are properly defogged so you don’t add to this problem;
- Ensure your windshield wipers are in working order and do not leave streaks; and
- If it is dark ensure you are not over driving your headlights.
Ottawa car accidents occur frequently on rainy days because road conditions. Please drive safely out there Ottawa and avoid the chance of an Ottawa car accident.
Ottawa Car Accident 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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Ottawa accident lawyer , ottawa accident Blair and Ogilvie, head injury chest injury
Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth , Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth…Thankfully, a driver in his early 20s is recovering in an Ottawa hospital after a serious Ottawa accident on Sunday night. The young man was rushed to an Ottawa hospital with serious personal injuries: chest injury and head injuries. Two others, a 68-year-old driver of a pick-up truck and a 69-year-old female passenger, were also treated for minor personal injuries. The Ottawa accident occurred at about 10 p.m. at the busy intersection of Blair road and Ogilvie road. The Ottawa police are investgating the cause of the Ottawa accident. I hope everyone involved in this Ottawa accident recovers fully and quickly..
Ottawa Ontario Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. accident victims are entitled to accident benefits even if they do not have their own insurance. The claim is made against the driver’s insurance company. 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 here to help.
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Ottawa accident ends in head injury and serious personal injury, Ottawa, Ontario lawyers
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on September 1st, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury Lawyer Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…
This is a story of yet another tragedy in our community. This accident occurred in Ottawa and involved two men who suffered from serious personal injury secondary to their tragic accident. I hope and wish both these men a recovery and return to health and wellbeing. Both men were rushed to hospital in Ottawa secondary to a single vehicle rollover on our Highway 416 near Hunt Club Road Tuesday morning. Emergency Medical Service attendants advise that the driver lost control of the vehicle in the late morning, around 9:50 a.m. Apparently, the automobile flipped and landed on its wheels in a ditch between the northbound and southbound lanes. Scary stuff, to say the least. One occupant of the vehicle was treated for injuries including a head laceration, and a severe head injury. He is in a serious condition, but the prospects seem stable. The other motorvehicle occupant was treated for rib cage damage and is in stable condition. Both men, reported to be in their twenties in age, were taken to hospital and the police service have not immediately commented upon what may have caused the collision or whether or not the two men were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
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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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Head Injuries, Ottawa Lawyers
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on August 3rd, 2010
Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Head Injury Lawyers, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injuries on the high number of serious accidents resulting in Ottawa brain injury or head injury each month here in Ottawa. A brain injury is not always preventable, but in some instances, it can be made preventable. By raising your awareness and understanding of brain injuries, you can learn to avoid these injuries for you and your loved ones.
The facts of Spinal Cord Injuries can often seem bleak. In general, damage to the brain and spinal cord can rarely be repaired. Certainly, life after a brain or spinal cord injury is never exactly the same. You will require much change to your lifestyle, including rehabilitation and care, sometimes ongoing for the rest of your life. Injuriesarea leading killer of Canadian children and youth, with half of all such deaths from injury as a result of brain injuries. Please ensure that your children are safe, since 30% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are experienced by children and youth, many of whom while engaged in sports and other seemingly “innocent” recreational activities that can lead to tragedy.
In terms of the sheer cost, brain injuries can be very expensive. A severe brain injury, it has been estimated, can cost over $400,000 (as to costs to the Canadian Medical System) at the time of the accident and brain injury. There can be ongoing costs, as well, each year secondary to the brain injury accident because of indirect expenses and rehabilitative care treatments. And similar to Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries are more common in males than in females – approximately four times more frequent, to be precise.
With all this said, there is some “good news” in terms of what you can do for you and your loved ones ..there are steps you can take to protect your children, your parents, and your husband or wife from suffering a brain injury. Some steps are as simple as wearing your helmet! Bicycle helmets are as high as 88 % in preventative capability – it is essential for you to wear your helmet consistently and correctly to reduce your chance of TBI. Snow enthusiasts such as skiers and snowboarders using helmets reduce their risk for TBI by 60%. In short, researchers believe that 90% of all injuries are predictable and preventable. This means that by following this preventative steps, you can reduce your risk of injury and inspire others to do the same.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Profile David Hollingsworth for brain injuries
Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer working with accident victims who have suffered a serious brain injury or head injury. David understands the needs of a brain injury and this “invisible personal injury and can help you with your personal injury claim and other Ontario accident related issues. Call for a free consultation 613 978-9549 or 613-237-4922 ext 203 … or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth for brain injuries
Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer working with accident victims who have suffered a serious brain injury or head injury. David understands the needs of a brain injury and this “invisble personal injury and can help you with your personal injury claim and other Ontario accident related issues. Call for a free consultation 613 978-9549 or 613-237-4922 ext 203 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyers: David Hollingsworth
Check your car tires..Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth Ottawa Accident Lawyer..Wishing everyone out there a great and safe long weekend. Pleased rive, swim, bike, ride and boat safely !!!
According to Department of Transport Road Accident Statistics, the number of car accidents caused by weather and snow covered roads increase in winter by 267 percent. Obviously we can’t control the weather conditions but we can reduce car accident statistics considerably by replacing the tires according to the weather conditions. Many Ontario residents and those who live in colder areas, change their car tires prior to start of winter season and again in spring or summer. This is done for the sake of safety as the experienced car drivers know that the ambient temperature is directly related with their tires performance. The research also indicates that ambient temperatures below 7 degrees celcius potentially trigger hazardous driving conditions. Insurance companies statistics also support this view stating that the increase in car accident damage insurance claims increases drastically with the onset of colder weather. This is why it is extremely important to ensure you have tires that are in good condition. Test rides have proved that whenever temperatures go below 7ºC, tire rubber become hard and that results in less road grip. Fitting cold weather tires to our vehicles before winter season is the best solution to drive safely, even during the winter, rainy or snowing season, when temperatures are likely to go down below 7C. Cold weather tires provide better mileage while normal tires reduce the mileage up to 20 %. Cold weather tires contain more rubber that minimizes the hardening effect and gives extra grip in wet, cold or icy conditions. As a result, we get shorter breaking distances. Although it may be a hassle, spending a few minutes for tires replacement at the change of weather twice a year for the sake of safety is not only justified, it is essential. Even after adapting this practice, don’t forget to continually check the tires condition and pressure regularly.
Since 1999, David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa personal injury lawyer working with Goldberg Stroud LLP, an Ottawa law firm of 50 years, helping accident victims and their families who have suffered a personal injury or loved ones of those who have suffered a wrongful death due to motor vehicle accidents and other accidents. David fights to get the maximum amount of compensation for his clients. He understands that you will likely never go through such a difficult time in your life again and you need help now. David Hollingsworth and his personal injury team are here to help. Free consultations and cases are taken on a contingency fee , which means you do not pay David until you get your money.
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What you don’t know about a brain injury, Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Ottawa Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyer Ottawa ..Serious Accidents often result in a brain or head injury. I have so many clients that suffer from a brain injury and feel that it is important that we all educte ourselves on this “invisible” personal injury. I found this article on the Brain Injury Association website and have shared parts of it with you. There are other related articles that can also be found there. ….Brain injuries are the number one killer and disabler of people under the age of 44 in Canada. It is estimated that approximately 1.3 million Canadians are living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), according to the Brain Injury Association of Canada. Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs), audiologists and supportive personnel, who are represented by the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), have an important role to play in this area. Research indicates that 80 to 100 % of individuals with a brain injury will have some form of communication disorder. Treatment by these professionals is essential, as they “work to maximize communication and swallowing and, in turn, participation in daily life and activities. Speech-language pathologists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team who treat the individual with an acquired brain injury. The cognitive communication deficits subsequent to an ABI can have a devastating impact on an individual’s ability to participate in daily activities and subsequently affect their quality of life. There may be implications on the individual’s ability to participate in daily communication and performing vocational activities,” adds Barnes.
Approaches to treatment and rehabilitation of brain injuries are diverse, as each individual with a brain injury will experience different challenges in speaking, swallowing, reading, listening or hearing. “Considerations must be given to the severity and type of brain injury, the individual’s pre-injury status and family and community supports that is available,” adds Barnes. “Approaches to treatment focus on the communication impairment secondary to the cognitive deficits as well as evaluating and treating any swallowing difficulties post injury.”
Simple recommendations to prevent a brain injury include wearing a helmet during sporting activities, preventing falls, avoiding alcohol and substance abuse, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and wearing your seatbelt.
Ontario Brain Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been helping Ontario brain injury victims get the help they need after a serious Ontario car accidnt. Due to his vast experience with brain injury and head injury victims, David understands the added pressure and stress associated with this “invisible” personal injury. David aggressively fights to get the maximum amount of compensation needed to ensure you are taken care of and that you are able to rebuild you life , as it was before the accident. David takes his cases on contingency , which means , you don’t pay him anything, until he gets you your money. Call for a free consultation 613-978-9549. For more information, visit www.ottawainjury.ca
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Watch out for Ontario Changes to Car Insurance.. Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources on July 16th, 2010
Ottawa Ontario Insurance Claims Lawyer David Hollingsworth Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth- ..I know I keep harping about the upcoming changes to Ontario car insurance, but I am concerned and want to make sure you have a clear picture of what is going on for Ontario drivers. It is important that you make an informed decision, when it comes to renewing your Ontario car insurance…
A serious personal injury claim is much more expensive than the cost of most vehicles. The most serious of personal injuries are not common, but could cost more than several vehicles. Personal injury is reported in 54 % of private passenger car (this includes motor vehicles) accidents covered by car insurance. Nearly 1/2 of those personal injuries are more than minor.
Insurance claims companies reported 71,803 personal injury claims for Ontario accident benefits among the 138,568 property damage and collision claims involving Ontario’s more than 6 million insured, private-passenger vehicles in 2009. What does this mean? Based on the figures Dominion reports, there would have been nearly 39,000 minor personal injuries, more than 30,000 more serious personal injuries and more than 5,500 of the most serious personal injuries. It’s important that drivers become more familiar with the Ontario personal injury coverage they now get with the mandatory portion of their car insurance, and what amounts they will soon have the option to buy.
Ontario Drivers renewing their car insurance after Sept. 1, 2010 may choose to buy $50,000 of medical and rehabilitation coverage, or pay extra to continue to have $100,000 over coverage for personal injuries that are neither minor nor catastrophic personal injury.
Ontario is the only province with privately delivered insurance that allows the purchase of additional coverage. It will still be possible to buy $1 million of medical coverage instead of either the $50,000 or $100,000 limit. No matter what amount of coverage you have now, or choose to buy later, there will be a $3,500 limit on coverage for treatment of most minor personal injuries starting Sept. 1.
Other coverages, such as for housekeeping and child care while you are injured, will become optional and at an additional cost. In my opinion, as an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer, if you can afford this, it is well worth it, when you need it most. The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is expected to release its next quarterly report on the averages of approved rate changes sometime this month. Some time after that, Ontario insurance claim agents and brokers will be able to tell Ontario insurance policy holders about the sort of rate changes they are facing.
Many Ontario insurance caompnies have already begun publicizing these new changes and how they may “save” you money, when renewing your Ontario insurance; however keep in mind that the reduction you might face in payments, is minimal to the reduction you may face if ever you are involved in an Ontario car accident and have serious personal injuries. Remember, the personal injury coverage is far more important than the coverage on your vehicle.
Please pass this on to anyone in Ontario who walks, drives, bikes, or rides !It affects us all..
If you have any questions, or need more information, visit www.ottawainjury.ca I would be happy to answer any other questions you may have,
David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, serving Alexandria, Arnprior, Belleville, Brockville, Clarence Creek, Cornwall, Embrun, Gananogue, Hawkesbury, Kemptville, Kingston L’Orignal, Morrisburg, Napanee, North Gower, Pembroke, Perth, Peterborough, Picton, Prescott, Renfrew, Richmond, Russell, Smith Falls, and Tweed and all cities, communities, districts, municipalities, regions, towns, townships and villages in between.
Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has successfully handled hundreds of Ontario accident cases and has extensive experience and knowledge of relevant issues involved. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his personal injury clients. David has the experience and skill to present a successful accident case in order to obtain maximum compensation for his personal injury clients. David offers free consultations and will visit you in your home or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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