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Ottawa injury lawyer supports Ottawa police aiming to reduce Ottawa accidents by targeting distracted Ottawa drivers.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on April 20th, 2012
www.ottawainjury.ca Ottawa Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth.. From April 17-19, 20 Ottawa Traffic Enforcement Team, monitored the intersection of Bank Street and Champlain Avenue and issued tickets to distracted Ottawa drivers. The Ottawa Police officers monitored Ottawa traffic for a total of 81/2 hours over a period of 3 days. In total, 240 tickets were issued: 97 for Operating a motor vehicle while using a hand-held communication device, 18 for seat belt infractions and 125 tickets for other Highway Traffic Act related offences. The current fine for using a hand-held device while driving is $155.
I’m surprised to see so many fines . It is so obvious that driving and talking on the phone is not worth the risk. There are so many wireless devices on the market that allow one to talk on the phone while driving; there really are no excuses. Please do not distract yourself. Answer the call later, pull over or invest on a Bluetooth. Drive safely out there ! -Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
—-The Ottawa Injury Lawyer Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. The Ottawa Injury Lawyer 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.
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Hockey : Children Brain Injury and Head Injury Concussions in children
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on December 10th, 2011
Ottawa personal injury lawyer, Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. I am currently at my son’s hockey tournament in Alliston , Ontario. These 8 year old kids are giving it their all and playing with heart. I love watching them play hockey. I thought it would be timely to remind everyone about hockey and concussions in children. I also wanted to remind everyone with a child is out there on the ice, please make sure they are wearing a proper CSA approved helmet, not just the helmet that is lying around in the garage. Most of all,play safe and have fun….
Hockey is one of Canada’s most popular sports, with over 520,000 players registered in the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA) for the 2000-2001 season. The incidence of hockey-related injuries amongst children between the ages of 9 to 14 leading to emergency department visits more than doubled between since 1990.The injury incidence among teens aged 15 to 18 didn’t increase as much as that of younger children, but still grew 85 % during the same time period.
42% – head and face
Who gets injured?
Defense 33% Forwards 63% Goalie 4%.
The Children’s hospital of Eastern Ontario’s website is an excellent resource for signs and symptoms of concussions. The following inforamation is from this site: Concussions can cause a variety of symptoms, which can appear several hours after the incident. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include:
- Confusion (your child might not know where he is or the period of the game)
- Memory problems (forgetting what happened before or after the injury)
- Loss of consciousness (being “knocked out”)
- Headache
- Dizziness/feeling dazed
- Tiredness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Vision problems/staring blankly/seeing stars
- Slurred speech
- Unusual emotions, personality change, inappropriate behaviour
There are different kinds of concussions and some may be more serious than others.
Simple concussions
- Symptoms last less than 15 minutes after the injury.
- Child/teen should not return to playing hockey or other sports for at least one week.
Complex concussions
Symptoms last longer than 15 minutes after the injury.
- Symptoms return with exercise.
- The child/teen has been knocked out.
- Longer recovery time. Several weeks or even months before returning to playing hockey or other sports.
Again, enjoy hockey ! It is a wonderful sport. Please be safe out there and parents be on the look out if your child does fall or you suspect they have hit their head.
———————- 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
Hockey and brain injury in children, children head injury, Ottawa personal injury lawyer
Selecting the best Ottawa brain injury lawyer for your traumatic brain injury.
Ottawa brain injury lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ontario Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Advice for Selecting the best Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer
While many minor disputes can be handled in a small claims court or through an alternative dispute resolution, handling a claim for a personal injury as serious as traumatic brain injury requires the expertise and know-how of an Ottawa brain injury lawyer. When you hire an Ottawa brain injury lawyer, you need to find someone who understands the nuances of your brain injury and has extensive experience interpreting medical diagnoses in order to present the full facts of your brain injury to your insurance adjuster or in the courtroom.
A brain injury is a very complicated legal matter because the symptoms are often “invisible.” This is especially the case when it comes to a mild brain injury. The vocational abilities of victims who have sustained a mild brain injuries are often severely impacted. Victims are typically in denial about a brain injury’s impact on their lives.
Many survivors of a traumatic brain injury do not receive adequate compensation for their brain injury primarily because they hire an Ottawa brain injury lawyer who does not have the sufficient experience to present a legitimate claim for damages. Ask your Ottawa brain injury lawyer about previous brain injury cases they have taken on. When searching for an Ottawa brain injury lawyer, research their education, training, and experience. Determine what kind of knowledge they have about brain injury. Furthermore, find out if they are members of any trial law groups that deal with brain injury. All of these factors will help you determine whether the lawyer’s knowledge about brain injury law and compensation is current.
Some Ottawa brain injury lawyers are willing to represent you on a contingency fee basis. This means that the lawyer will not receive payment until you receive compensation for your brain injury. When working on a contingency fee basis, an Ottawa brain injury lawyer receives a % of the compensation amount. When you hire an Ottawa brain injury lawyer on a contingency fee basis, you can rest assured knowing that you are hiring an experienced, qualified Ottawa brain injury lawyer who can practically guarantee results.
Make sure to interview your Ottawa brain injury lawyer face-to-face and have plenty of questions ready to ask them so you can ascertain their qualifications. Some important questions you may want to ask include the following:
- How many brain injury cases have you been involved in the last 5 years?
- What % of personal injury cases do you take relate to brain injury?
- What are the settlement compensation amounts you have obtained on brain injury cases in the past?
Choosing the right Ottawa brain injury lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Be sure to find an Ottawa brain injury lawyer with whom you feel comfortable. Moreover, hire an Ottawa brain injury lawyer who has the confidence and experience necessary to handle your case. By taking the time to find a qualified Ottawa brain injury lawyer to represent you, you will be able to receive the recompose that you deserve, enabling you to meet your medical and support needs.
————————————————————————————————– The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ontario accident and personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario brain 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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Renfrew Accident: Car Hits Transport Truck Carrying House, Personal Injuries for 4 people
Ontario Injury Lawyer, Ontario Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Paramedics had to airlift Carole Lemieux to an Ottawa hospital after a Renfrew accident yesterday Monday morning that left 4 people with serious personal injuries. Ontario Provincial Police reported that the Renfrew accident happened at the Phil Shrive Bridge, west of Highway 60 . A car slammed into a transport truck carrying a house. The vehicle struck the corner of the house, then was struck by a second car following it.The cause of the collision was under investigation. I hope to soon be able to report some better news about the 4 injured victims…
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-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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Almonte ATV accident results in critical personal injury, Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Regrettably, 2 young people suffered serious personal injury last Sunday in an Almonte ATV accident on Clayton Road near Almonte. The driver , who suffered critical personal injury was a 19-year-old Mississippi Mills young woman. She was driving with a passenger; a 21-year-old Mississippi Mills man. Unfortunately, neither were wearing safety helmets when the Almonte ATV accident occurred and they were both thrown into a nearby ditch.
Thankfully, witnesses were nearby and brought the accident victims to the Almonte Hospital. The male passenger was treated for very serious injuries and released over the weekend. Unfortunately, the female driver suffered very critical personal injuries and needed to be transferred to the Ottawa Civic Hospital Trauma Centre. My thoughts are with this young girl, her friends and her family. I hope she is able to fully recover from this terrible ATV accident.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-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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Do you have a question for an Ontario personal injury lawyer ?
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources on February 3rd, 2011
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Law Firms, Lawyers in Ottawa….
Do you have a question you would like to ask an Ontario personal injury lawyer about an accident? personal injury? insurance claim ? benefits ? spinal injury ? brain injury ? head injury ? catastrophic injury ? broken bones ? whiplash ? injury compensation ? etc…
Chances are if you want to know, someone else probably does as well.
I would be happy to answer your questions free of charge and I will post the answers for anyone else to see , unless you would prefer your question be confidential , in which case, I can email you directly.
Feel free to pass this message along to anyone you know who may have a question that relates to personal injuries and accidents in Ontario. I’m here to help !
Although my office is located in Ottawa, I also work closely with accident victims with personal injuries and will travel to the following areas in Ontario… Alexandria, Arnprior, Belleville, Brockville, Clarence Creek, Cornwall, Embrun, Gananogue, Hawkesbury, Kemptville, Kingston L’Orignal, Maitland, Mississippi Mills, Morrisburg, Napanee, North Gower, Pembroke, Perth, Peterborough, Picton, Prescott, Renfrew, Richmond, Russell, Smith Falls, Tweed and Vankleek Hill and all cities, communities, districts, municipalities, regions, towns, townships and villages in between.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth———–
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David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal 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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Ottawa car accident, Child -serious head injury and remains in critical condition.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on January 31st, 2011
Child- head injury, serious critical injuries…Ottawa Accident, Lawyer David Hollingsworth…update: The Ottawa Citizen newspaper featured a beautiful picture of the family today. Luca Ruggiero remains in critical condition, 3 days following this terrible Ottawa accident. My thoughts continue to be with this little guy and his family. Luca suffered a very serious head injury and part of his skull had to be removed to relieve pressure caused by swelling. He is still fighting for his life. Thankkfully I can report that his parents Jimmy Ruggiero and mother Katy Hogg-Ruggerio are better and have been released from hospital and their unborn baby was unharmed. I wish little Luka a smooth, healthy and full recovery…..
A serious accident in Ottawa occurred last night. As a father of 3 children, one that is 2 1/2 years old, I am extremely sad to report of this serious Ottawa car accident that sent a 2 1/2 year old child to an Ottawa hospital with life threatening personal injuries and possibly a serious head injury. It has been reported that he is fighting for his life. The Ottawa accident occurred at Carp Road and Richardson Side Road last night. The young boy was airlifted to CHEO . Also travelling with the young child were 2 other accident victims. The driver had neck, arm and leg injuries, while the passenger, who was eight months pregnant, had neck injuries. Both were said to be in stable condition upon arrival at hospital. My thoughts are with this family. I hope to be able to report that the young boy will be ok and will recover fully from this car accident, along with the adults in the vehicle, and the unborn child.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
This blog is prepared daily to report on Ontario accidents, personal injury law and resources available to Ontario residents. David helps Ontario accident victims get insurance benefits and support that they need after an accident. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer helping Ontario accident victims since 1999, with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa Accident results in death, Ottawa Accident lawyer
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on August 13th, 2010
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth— Im sorry to report that this man did not survive this fatal Ottawa accident . A 59-year-old male was hit by a vehicle , Wednesday morning at the corner of Montreal Road and Lafontaine Avenue. A man in his 80s was exiting a driveway onto Montreal Road as a the accident victim was crossing the sidewalk. Sadly, the driver hit the accelerator instead of the brake and struck the man, according to reports. The pedestrian was taken to the trauma centre at the Civic Hospital where his personal injuries were so severe, he died. My thoughts go out to his friends and family . I am so sorry for their loss.
David Hollingsworth has been a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa dedicated to helping accident victims receive all the compensation they need after a serious car accident since 1999. 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. David understand your needs and can help with your personal injury claim and other Ontario accident related issues. Call for a free consultation 613 978-9549 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa Lawyers : Ottawa Accident Albion Road = death and personal injury
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on May 9th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth – Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer- I am truly sorry to everyone involved in this Ottawa accident which resulted in death and serious personal injury. Losing two 18 year olds is a very sad event. My wishes go out to the families of these young men. I also wish a healthy and full recovery to the other accident victims of this terrible Ottawa accident….
Two 18 year old men died after the Pontiac Sunfire they were riding in collided with a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV just after 7:30 p.m last night on Albion Road. Of the 4 people in the SUV, the most serious personal injury was an 82-year-old woman, who was found semi-conscious in critical condition with head injuries and was rushed to hospital where her condition was upgraded to serious, but stable upon arrival. A 56-year-old woman suffered severe chest trauma and a possible fractured sternum. She was in serious, but stable condition. The 67-year-old man driving the Santa Fe suffered head, neck, abdominal and shoulder injury, and a 61-year-old woman suffered orthopedic injury- a fractured wrist. Both were taken to hospital in stable condition. None of the names of the crash victims have been released.
Ottawa police say driver error is likely to blame for a weekend crash on Albion Road that claimed the lives of two high school students.
Ottawa Accident Update: Speed and alcohol were ruled out as factors in the accident, which happened Saturday night when a Pontiac Sunfire driven by David Stringer, 17, and carrying passenger Jonathan Jackson, 18, collided with a Hyndai Santa Fe. Both teens in the Sunfire were killed. Four passengers in the Santa Fe were taken to hospital and are listed in stable condition. The Sunfire was travelling southbound on Albion about 300 metres south of Rideau Road at about 7:40 p.m. Police say Stringer might have veered into the highway’s narrow gravel shoulder and while attempting to correct, steered into the oncoming lane. Friends of the two teens came to the accident site to say goodbye. “Not all of us are religious, but we know Jonathan and David were both very religious so we said a little prayer for them,” said Kadry Lawrence. Set to graduate from Merivale High School this year, Stringer was active in musical theatre and held a black belt in karate. Jackson, a student at John McCrae Secondary school, was a popular student involved in charitable work. He spent a year in Haiti with his family working with the poor. The school board said a tragic events reponse team has been put in place to provide assistance, counselling and support to students and staff this week. “Our community is in mourning,” said a statement issued by the board. “We will support each other in this time of need.”
As one of the top Personal Injury Law firms in Ottawa dedicated to offering the best legal services to those who have suffered a serious personal injury from an accident, David Hollingsworth and his Ottawa personal injury team have continuously helped people, who have suffered personal injury from motor vehicle accidents and slips and falls to get what they rightfully deserve, a fair and maximum settlement. David Hollingsworth has a high success rate and the knowledge in personal injury claims to help get you the financial compensation you need to help you return to your life as best possible. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549 for Ottawa lawyers free consultations.
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Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer..Brain Injury (TBI) statistics
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, safety on January 23rd, 2010
Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer, David Hollingsworth shares statistics on Brain Injury in Canada
Ottawa Car Accident Lawyers-
The Startling Statistics:
An alarming annual rate of about 56,000 cases of Traumatic Brain Injury are recorded in Canada, with 36,000 of these cases leading to hospitalization, 9,000 to requiring long term rehabilitation, and in 2,500 cases, death. For those that survive, 6,000 will live with disability.
Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as TBI, has become the leading cause of death and disability in Canada for children and young adults (roughly 70% of survivors are between the ages of 18 and 28). It is tragic because children and young adults have the most to lose, with a lifetime ahead of them. Statistically, the greater half of all brain injuries are the result of motor-vehicle accidents, with the secondary causes within the realm of work related injuries, slip and falls, sports, illness, firearms and assaults. Males have double the risk of traumatic brain than females, and young men generally between 14 and 24 have the highest rate of injury. Children are also at risk when it comes to bicycle related brain injuries and death. Summer months are the more common seasons for such injuries, involving children 15 years old or younger.
While most victims of TBI will live a normal life span, survivors on average must go through a decade or so of rehabilitation services. Secondary to TBI, the risk for subsequent multiple personal injury increases, within the realm of two or three times greater than someone who has never experienced TBI. In the tragic circumstance of yet another or second personal injury, the potential for a third personal injury once again increases, this time to eight times the normal average. And so on.
Be Safe:
All this to say, please drive and be safe. A car accident or personal injury can happen in a split second and change your life forever. If you or a family member has suffered a seriously injury or a wrongful death, I, David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyer in Ottawa and my Ottawa personal injury team offer heartfelt support. We have the reputation, success rate and experience to obtain the highest compensation possible for you and your family. We can help answer your questions, help you obtain the highest quality medical care and relieve you of your stress as you’ve been through enough. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549.
