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Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer – car accidents, slip and fall accidents.

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

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Ottawa car accident lawyers reports on top 10 areas for Ottawa accidents

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 !

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Ottawa Winters and car accidents..

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

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58 year old man died in Ottawa car accident.

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

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Ottawa accident lawyer shares statistics on accidents..

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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    If you or a loved one has been in an accidednt you may be entitled to benefits you are not receiving.  For more information visit www.ottawainjury.ca  or call David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Injury Lawyer at 613 978-9549 for a freee consultation with no obligation.

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Ontario Accidents Benefits: Lawyer David Hollingsworth shares…

Ottawa accident attorney David Hollingsworth shares some answers to Ontario accident and Ontario insurance claim questions…

When can you sue for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life?
You have to prove that your personal injury meets the threshold-if you have sustained if it is permanent, serious impairment of an important physical, mental or psychological function; or permanent serious disfigurement.

What does it mean if my personal injury meets the threshold?
There is a $30,000.00 deductible from the amount of damages you receive. This deductible does not apply to these damages if the award exceeds $100,000.00.

Does my family have the right to sue?
Maybe, because a wrongful death or personal injury may be subject to a $15,000.00 deductible. This deductible does not apply if the award for these damages exceeds $50,000.00.

Does meeting the threshold apply to loss of income?
Only apply when you are suing for non-pecuniary general damages.

How long will it take before I can start receiving loss of income?
You cannot receive any loss of income for the first 7 days after the collision.

How much can your receive before and after trial?
Before trial, you can receive only 80% of your net loss of income (less any accident benefits which are received). After trial, you can receive 100% of your gross loss of income. In certain cases, you may have to assign over any future collateral benefits you are entitled to in the future.

Explain to me collateral benefits?
Collateral benefits includes payments for loss of income from another private or public plan such as income replacement benefits, long term disability benefits, or CPP disability payments.

What health expenses can I claim in a tort action?
You may be able to claim the cost of all medical and rehabilitation expenses incurred as a result of your accident, in excess of amounts paid or available from your own insurer.

Are there other pecuniary losses for accident victims?
Yes there are other pecuniary losses such as the cost of hiring somebody to perform your daily routine that you can’t do because of your motor vehicle accident.

I found this information on a related law blog and thought I would share it with you. If you have any other questions that relate to Ottawa Ontario accidents, insurance claims or need the help of an Ottawa personal injury lawyer, I would love to hear from you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549.

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Avoiding car accidents: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates SUV roof strength in rollover car accidents

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released a new study which rates roof strength in small SUVs. The results from this new study inform car buyers on how well an SUV will fare in a rollover car accident.

The IIHS developed the new rating system because studies show that passengers in rollover crashes do better in a rollover crash when a vehicle’s roof is stronger roof. To earn a IIHS rating of “GOOD”, the SUV must have a roof that is twice as strong as the minimum federal safety standard.

SUVs with Good Ratings

  • Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Subaru Forester
  • Honda Element
  • Jeep Patriot

SUVs with Acceptable Ratings

  • Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Nissan Rogue
  • Mitsubishi Outlander

SUVs with Marginal Ratings

  • Honda CR-V
  • Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner

SUVs with Poor Ratings

  • Kia Sportage/Hundai Tucson

According to IIHS statistics, 10,000 people are killed every year in rollover car accidents. Roofs that are built stronger crush less, decreasing the risk that passengers will hit the roof in a crash. Stronger roofs also keeps a vehicle intact better in a rollover accident and passengers are less likely to be ejected with the doors stay closed and the roof remains intact.

 

See the IIHS web-site for a full report and a video on roof strength rating system.

We anticipate that our roof strength test will drive improved rollover crash protection the same way our frontal offset and side impact consumer test programs have led to better protection in these kinds of crashes,” says Institute president Adrian Lund.

 

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Hiring a personal injury lawyer -Ottawa personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth shares…

You’ll need to hire a personal injury lawyer if you suffer an injury that results in significant damages. But in any given city, there are probably over 20 pages of personal injury attorney listings in the phone book. How do you pick the right one? What do you look for? What questions should you ask?

Here are 7 things you should know before hiring your injury lawyer…

1) The sooner you hire your lawyer the better. Begin looking for your personal injury lawyer within a week or two after your accident. If you’re not physically capable you should have a friend or loved-one start looking. The sooner you start building your case the better.

2) Hire a personal injury lawyer that specializes in your specific type of injuries. Do your homework before signing the retainer agreement. Visit the firm’s website and read up on it’s history and each lawyer’s biographical information. Ask the lawyer for some referrences and ask how much experience they have in handling cases with similar injuries. What settlement awards did they get in those cases?

3) Have a face-to-face meeting with your prospective lawyer. Your personal injury lawyer is going to be your closest advisor during this difficult time. You must feel comfortable and trust your lawyer. The only way you’ll get a feel for the lawyer is by having a sit-down to discuss your case. Any good personal injury lawyer will give you an initial consultation free of charge.

4) Hire a lawyer that will take your case on a contingency fee basis. This means that your lawyer won’t get paid unless you get paid. He will take his fee out of the money you receive for your injuries. You can expect your lawyer to take about 33% of your final settlement – that’s after expenses are taken off the top. Make sure you clearly understand the payment structure before you sign the retainer agreement.

5) Beware of ambulance chasers. The goal of these lawyers is to get lots of minor personal injury cases and settle them quickly – they make their profit from high turnover. So naturally they won’t put as much time and effort into each case as they should. (If you’re looking for a quick settlement be prepared to accept less than what your case is really worth.)

6) Hire a lawyer with a good Martindale-Hubbell rating. This service evaluates lawyers in the U.S. and Canada based on peer review. Their website, Martindale.com has a helpful lawyer locator service and will explain the rating system.

7) Always be completely open and honest when discussing your case with a lawyer. Tell the lawyer as much as you can about what happened. Try to remember every detail. Any documentation and pictures you have of your injuries and treatment will be a big help when evaluating your case.

Bonus Tip:

8) NEVER give a recorded statement to a representative from any insurance company until you’ve consulted a lawyer. When the rep. asks for one simply say, “I’m not prepared to give a statement at this time.” A recorded statement can be used as evidence and if you’re not prepared you might overlook important details. Anything you miss (or misrepresent) can be used against you in settlement negotiations and in the trial.

 

I came across this in a related personal injury blog and thought I’d share it with you.  For more information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at www.ottawainjury.ca.        -David

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Ottawa area youth dies in car accident.

I am deeply saddened by the number of young children and teens who die each day in car accidents.  My thoughts and sympathies are with the friends and family of the Abdur-Rahim family.     -David

The tragic death of a young man in a two-vehicle crash last week continues to leave those who loved him in shock.

Muhammad-Noor Abdur-Rahim, 13, was en route to classes at the Al-Rashid Islamic Institute early Wednesday when the van his father, Jihad, was driving collided with an oncoming vehicle on County Road 2.

The crash, which is being attributed to icy road conditions, left Muhammad-Noor dead, while his father remains in the Ottawa Hospital. The driver of the second vehicle was taken with minor injuries to Cornwall Community Hospital.

“It was shocking news for everyone, there is much sorrow,” said Mohammad Mazhar Alam, the institute’s principal. “He was a very bright and intelligent student who always had high marks. Very sharp.”

Alam had a “bad feeling” the morning of the accident. The youth’s father worked at the institute, too, and the boy always arrived for class by 6:15 a. m. When Alam saw emergency vehicles from the nearby Glen Walter fire station heading west, he didn’t have a good feeling. The accident occurred around 6:20 a. m. and Alam received the sad telephone call from Muhammad-Noor’s sister shortly afterwards. “The institute has been here since 1985,” said Alam. “This is the first student to die while still attending the school.”

He remembered the teen as someone who enjoyed sports, especially hockey and basketball, immensely. Muhammad-Noor wasn’t a tall youngster, but that didn’t stop him from jumping with the best of them during a game.

He was also a gifted student, am. Muhammad-Noor had already memorized 23 of the 30 parts of the Quram, a “huge accomplishment” for his age. He had committed to memorizing the remaining sections this year and would have graduated from one of the school’s religious programs as a Hafiz, a person who memorized the complete book.

“He had been a student here about four years,” said Alam. “He was bright and very popular among both staff and students.”

Jihad is doing much better, confirmed the principal. “This is very good news for us,” Alam stated. Everyone is slowly coming to terms with the event.

“For us, it’s a real tragedy. We’re taking some time to grieve. There are so many inside feelings and you can give your mind good thoughts, but it takes much time,” Alam said.

-Written by Kathleen Hay.  For more information relating to children and car accidents go to www.ottawainjury.ca

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Driver dies of injuries near Perth

 

OTTAWA — John Langley, the 78-year-old Marmora man involved in a car accident near Perth on March 22, has died as a result of his injuries.

 

Langley was driving the SUV that struck a hydro pole on Country Road 10 west of Gillies Corners. His 77-year-old wife Pamela Langley died at the scene. John Langley was taken to hospital in Kingston in serious condition. He died four days later on March 26.

 

According to police, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. There were no witnesses to the accident.

 

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