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Ottawa cyclists deserve cycling safety, Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on September 1st, 2010
Ottawa bicycle accident lawyer David Hollingsworth, Cycling Accidents in Ontario….More than 200 cyclists took to Ottawa streets stating: cycling safety deserves our attention. “The message has to be a level of respect and polite sharing of the road,” said Eleanor McMahon. Sadly, McMahon lost her husband to a cycling accident 4 years ago. He served and protected as an Ontario police officer, now she is protecting his legacy through the “share the road” riding event.
The ride aims to make ensure no more lives are lost because of a battle between bicycle and car. 2 weeks ago, a 53-year-old cyclist died on Boyce Street in Ottawa’s west end. The loss was felt by Ottawa’s strong cycling community. It was also not that long ago that Ottawa was devastated by the bizarre Ottawa cycling accident that injured 5 cyclists. ”It raises a lot of emotions in me because we are still going through rehabilitation,” said cyclist Cathy Anderson. She was one of 5 cyclists who survived that serious bicycle accident in Kanata last July. Cycling enthusiasts at the event say it will take public education and determination to make sure the message sinks in. McMahon says the rides will help raise money as they get ready to approach the government. The group wants a law that will enforce a one-metre rule between cyclist and vehicle.
The following are some common types of collisions that a cyclist may suffer pesonal injury in:
- A motor vehicle driver turning directly in front of a bicyclist;
- An automobile driver entering the street from a driveway or parking spot and pulls out into traffic in front of the bicyclist;
- A motorist’s failure to yield at an intersection or running a stop sign or red light;
- A vehicle driver’s inattention while driving past a bicyclist;
- An automobile driver’s failure to look both ways when resuming travel after stopping at a stop sign;
- An automobile driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
There is very little protection for a rider involved in a bicycle accident and bicycle injuries can be very severe. If you have been involved in a bicycle or cycling accident, you may need the help of an experienced bicycle accident lawyer. David Hollingsworth is an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer who can help guide you through the process and make sure you are financially covered in the future. Free consultations www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549
Ontario Driving Safety Tips: Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on August 9th, 2010
I came across this information on the Canadian Safety Council Website and thought I would share it with you. Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyer for Eastern Ontario…More fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than at any other time of year, including the winter holiday season. Alcohol, fatigue and aggressive driving are often implicated in these tragedies. Whether you’re out for a day trip, travelling to the cottage or on a cross-country holiday, the Canada Safety Council urges all Canadians to put safety first when you set out on your summer travels.
Prepare your vehicle
Before leaving on vacation, have your vehicle checked to make sure everything is working properly. Repair or replace worn parts to avoid the worry and time-consuming costly repairs that could ruin your trip. Check fluid levels and tire pressure. Make sure all lights work, including signal lights.
Keep your passengers safe
Make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up properly at all times. Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to keep yourself and your passengers safe while on the road.
If you are travelling with young children, make sure to make regular stops. Bring plenty of items to keep them occupied. Special travel games and songs also help.
Drive defensively
Drive at a safe speed. Speeding increases the likelihood and severity of a crash. The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time the driver has to react to a hazard, and for other road users to react to that vehicle. A speeding vehicle requires more time and distance to stop. Leave plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead. Apply the three second rule so you can see around the car ahead and plan a manoeuvre to avoid potential dangers, add more time if you have a heavier vehicle, and in poor weather conditions.
The Canada Safety Council estimates that 85 per cent of collisions are preventable. But simply being in the right will not save you from injury or death. You must be prepared for the unsafe actions of other motorists or for poor driving conditions.
- Obey all signs and signals, including speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs and railway crossings.
- If you drive with a wireless phone, avoid unnecessary calls and always make the driving task your top priority.
- Absolutely never drink and drive.
Stay alert
Canadians often travel long distances when they go on vacation. This creates a temptation to keep driving for extended periods even when tired. On top of this, routes can be quite monotonous, another factor that can make a driver sleepy. Get a good sleep before leaving on a long trip. Fatigue is a form of impairment; so don’t give in to that temptation to push on. If you started early, stop early. Rest stops are important. A break keeps the driver alert by promoting blood circulation, makes the trip more pleasant for passengers and lets the vehicle cool down.
Carrying a heavy load or towing a trailer
Before you tow a trailer or haul a load, make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for the job. Check your owner’s manual or if in doubt contact your vehicle dealer. Check that your rear view mirrors give a clear view of the road behind. Driving a heavily loaded car or towing a trailer means you need more space to stop or pass. Leave plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead. Keep your distance – at least three seconds for each six metres (20 ft.) of vehicle length. For conditions that are less than ideal, increase the following distance. If cars cut in front of you, drop back to keep your separation. When traveling slower than the flow of traffic, be courteous. Pull over where possible to let faster vehicles pass.
Share the road
With the warmer weather, comes the prevalence of vulnerable roads users. Motorists must be cautious of cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. Always be on the lookout for and yield to vulnerable road users, even if they don’t have the right-of-way. Summer also brings increased construction on our roads and highways. Be prepared to stop or slow down in construction zones.
Drive safely and stay safe on the roads!
David Hollingsworth has been a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa dedicated to helping accident victims receive all the compensation they need after an accident. If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of an Ontario accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving. As an Ottawa lawyer specializing in personal injury, David meets with people daily who have been seriously hurt and need help. Visit his 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 Accidents Study : Lawyer David Hollingsworth shares…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on April 8th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
Good news Ottawa ! The city is going to be looking closely at some of the most dangerous Ottawa accident intersections. In Ottawa, Ontario between 2004 and 2009 in Ottawa, there were 1,600 pedestrian-related Ottawa accidents resulting in personal injury. The Pedestrian Safety Evaluation Program aims to target 23 of the most collision-prone Ottawa intersections and make improvements for Ottawa’s pedestrian safety. The Carling-Holland intersection, which relies on a complex sequence of 14 separate lights, along with the intersection of Donald Street and Vanier Parkway will be the first to see changes.
Let’s hope we can make Ottawa a safer place and avoid as many Ottawa accidents as possible !
With over 12 years experience as an Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer, David Hollingsworth has been helping Ottawa accident victims and Ontario accident victims get the help they need following an accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Ottawa accident or an Ontario accident and have suffered serious personal injury you are likely entitled to compensation you are not receiving. Let an experienced and highly qualified Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa fight for you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for free consultations. David does not charge a nickel from his clients until they have received the payout on their settlement. David Hollingsworth and his personal injury team understand, they care and they are here to help.
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Motorcycle accidents – Ottawa Accident Lawyers
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on April 1st, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
The Ottawa weather is supposed to hit somewhere in the high 20s this long weekend. With the warm weather, many motorcycle enthusiasts will likely be hauling their motorcycle out of storage and hitting Ottawa roads. Motorcyclists aren’t as protected as those who drive cars and most accidents result in severe personal injury. As an Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa, David Hollingsworth has helped many Ontario motorcycle accident victims get maximum compensation for the most common personal injury as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Personal Injury-Fractures: When motorcycle accidents occur, leg fractures are often a common personal injury. Motorcycle accidents often throw the victims from the motorcycle during an accident. The result is usually at least a fracture. Fractures and lacerations if bones break through the surface of the skin, and tendons, joints and nerves are also be damaged during a motorcycle accident.
Personal Injury-Spinal cord injury: Spinal cord injury is very serious and occurs when the vertebrae-protected spinal cord that transmits nerve impulses from the brain to the rest of the body suffers injury. The severity of a spinal cord injury depends on the location of the spinal cord injury and if the entire spinal cord is damaged. An accident victim with a spinal cord injury may end up paralyzed from the neck down, or may lose some function in their legs.
Personal Injury-Brain damage and concussions: Most motorcycle accidents usually result in head trauma, causing a concussion or a traumatic brain injury that can dramatically reduce the victim’s overall quality of life and his ability to live independently. A serious brain injury can also cause death.
Personal Injury-Nerve damage: Nerve damage occurs when a motorcyclist lands on his or her arm during an accident. The force of the impact may cause severe nerve damage, and can result in the loss of some or all function in the affected limb.
Personal Injury-Road rash: Often times in a motorcycle accident, the driver is thrown off the motorcycle while traveling at a high speed and the result is that unprotected skin meeting the pavement is damaged. These skin and bone abrasions are known as road rash. Not only is road rash painful, it can also leave the accident victim scarred for life.
Personal Injury-Disfigurement: Facial disfigurement can occur when drivers are not wearing protective face equipment. Trauma to the face can result in intense pain, and the driver with the disfigurement may go through painful and expensive plastic surgery or have scars fromhe motorcycle accident for life.
Personal Injury-Emotional trauma, pain and suffering: Devastating physical injury can occur because of a motorcycle accident. Once the body has healed, often times the emotional scars remain. Some motorcycle accident victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after a serious motorcycle accident and the effects may prevent them from riding a motorcycle again.
As an Ontario motorcycle driver you do everything you can to prevent motorcycle accidents knowing that it can be dangerous. Even if you take every precaution, you may still end up with a personal injury from a motorcycle accident through no fault of your own. You may need compensation for medical needs, attendant care, housekeeping, and many other areas.
If you are injured in an Ontario motorcycle accident you may need the help a highly skilled Ottawa, Ontario personal injury lawyer to help you maximize your insurance claim. Contact David Hollingsworth, Ottawa , Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer for a free consultation. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer – car accidents, slip and fall accidents.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on February 22nd, 2010
Are you suffering from a personal injury and have been in an Ottawa motor vehicle accident , Ontario car accident or Ottawa slip and fall accident ? Let our personal injury team and lawyer David Hollingsworth fight on your behalf so you can move on with your life with your family and loved ones. Our team practices exclusively in Ottawa and Ontario personal injury law.
Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth offers free consultations, so feel free to contact him about your need for an Ottawa personal injury lawyer or Eastern Ontario personal injury lawyer and get a free evaluation of your case, or simply have some questions answered. You have been through enough, now let David Hollingsworth, Ottawa personal injury lawyer help. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549 or 613 237-4922 ext 203
Ottawa car accident lawyers reports on top 10 areas for Ottawa accidents
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on January 19th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyers – Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer -Here are the most recent satistics I could find. To all the Ottawa, Ontario drivers out there, drive safely but be extra cautious at these intersections:
-David Hollingsworth, Car Accident Lawyer in Ottawa
Top 10 Ottawa Car Accident Collision Locations:
West Hunt Club Road and Woodroffe Avenue
Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive
Hawthorne Road and Walkley Road
Belfast Road and St. Laurent Boulevard
Heron Road and Riverside Drive
Coventry Road and St. Laurent Boulevard
Baseline Road and Woodroffe Avenue
Prince of Whales Drive and West Hunt Club Road
Innes Road and Tenth Line Road
Industrial Avenue and St. Laurent Boulevard
If you have suffered a personal injury due to an Ottawa car accident, Ontario car accident or a slip and fall accident, I can help you get the maximim benefits you are entitled to. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549. Free consultations, no obligations !
Ottawa Winters and car accidents..
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Resources on November 16th, 2009
Avoiding winter car accidents and injury..
Listen up Ottawa, we are going to get it soon..it is coming..yes, snow !!
We all know that Ontario winters are challenging for motorists and safety needs to be a top priority. Every effort is made to make highways safe and to provide efficient winter maintenance service for the public. Ottawa winter weather conditions are unpredictable, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. Ensure you are well prepared for winter roads and always adjust your driving speed to existing conditions.
Stay alert, slow down, and stay in control — the three key elements of safe winter driving. Drive according to highway and weather conditions. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to avoid situations where you may have to brake suddenly on a slippery surface.
Be Prepared — Is Your Vehicle Ready?
Get your vehicle winter-ready with a maintenance check-up. Don’t wait for winter to have your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, oil, lights, brakes, tires, exhaust system, heater/defroster, wipers, and ignition system checked.
Make sure your vehicle is mechanically ready for the rigours of winter. Keep your fuel tank sufficiently full — at least half a tank is recommended.
Make sure you have sufficient windshield washer fluid in the reservoir that is rated a minimum of -40°C temperature range. Keep an extra jug in the vehicle.
Clear snow and ice from all windows, lights, mirrors, and the roof. After starting your vehicle, wait for the fog to clear from the interior of the windows so you will have good visibility all around.
Have your tires checked or replaced before winter begins. Remember to check tire air pressure frequently, as it decreases in cold weather.
The condition of your vehicle’s tires is important. Worn or damaged tires can hamper your ability to drive safely. For safety reasons, drivers are urged to replace their tires when the tread depth reaches 3mm, rather than wait until the tread no longer meets the legal 1.5mm requirement.* Alternately, you can also check the manufacturer’s wear indicator mark on your tires to see if they need replacing. All tires have tread wear indicators, which are small bars of rubber found between the tread blocks of a tire. When the tread is worn flush with the tread wear indicators, the tire has reached its wear limit and must be replaced as it no longer provides sufficient traction in the rain or snow. **
While regular or “all-season” tires, including wide and high-performance tires, may be adequate in some areas, they may not be suitable for driving in the snowbelt regions of southern Ontario and throughout the north. If you live and drive in these areas, consider using winter tires. They improve driving safety by providing better traction, braking and handling during frost, snow, slush, and particularly under icy conditions. Installing four winter tires provides greater control and stability. Never mix tires of different tread, size and construction. Also, consider adding traction control and stability control options when purchasing your next vehicle.
**Source: Western Canada Tire Dealers
Avoid accidents and stay safe out on our Ottawa roads ! I learn of so many accidents daily through my clients. It is important for us all to stop and do everything we can to keep ourselves and our families safe. For more information, visit www.ottawainjury.ca
58 year old man died in Ottawa car accident.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on August 21st, 2009
A 58-year-old Kemptville man was killed Wednesday morning when his pickup truck hit a hydro pole.
The silver Ford Ranger was travelling east on Route 400 between St. Albert Rd. and St. Joseph St. when the driver apparently lost control.
A passerby saw the truck and called Russell County OPP at 8:45 a.m. It is unclear when the crash happened.
Police are notifying his next-of-kin. The man’s body was sent to the Ottawa General Hospital for a post mortem, which is scheduled for Thursday.
Hydro One shut down the power from the damaged hydro pole pending repairs.
The accident is under investigation.
If you or a loved oned has been injured in an accident,or a loved one has died in an accident, you may need help and be entitled to accident benefits you are not receiving. I, David Hollingsworth am an Ottawa Lawyer who specializes in personal injury law in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Feel free to give me a call at 613 978-9549 or email info@ottawainjury.ca. You can also visit my website at www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa accident lawyer shares statistics on accidents..
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Resources on July 29th, 2009
Car Accident statistics More than 1 million vehicles in Canada are involved in accidents each year.
Here are a few accident statistics from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Road Safety Annual Report 2004This represents the latest data available.
- Ontario had a population of 12,407,300, of which 8,655,597 were licensed drivers.
- 421,870 drivers were involved in a collision (316,856 property damage only, 93,207 personal injury, 1,208 fatal collisions)
- 136,402 people (not just drivers) were involved in personal injury collisions.
- 799 died (433 drivers, 191 passengers, 104 pedestrians, 19 bicyclists, 47 motorcycle drivers/passengers).
- 3,565 received major injury (admitted to hospital).
- 29,918 received minor injury (went to hospital, treated in emergency room, but not admitted).
- 39,525 received minimal injury (did not go to hospital when leaving the scene of the collision; includes minor abrasions, bruises, complaint of pain).
- 4,505 pedestrians were injured and 104 were killed due to auto accident.
- Lowest risk of accident: males and females 16 years old (at this age, individuals have a G1 license that allows them to drive only with an experience driver, often a parent).
- Highest risk of accident: males 17 years old (6.01% had accidents) and females 18 years old (7.29% had accidents). It seems that, by this age, they are driving on their own. On their own with little experience.
- The percentage of drivers who have a collision, based on age, generally drops lower each year after this for both females and males.
- The good news in this report is that 2004 had the lowest number of fatalities ever recorded in the province. Ontario also had the lowest number of accidents per capita of any jurisdiction in North America.
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