Posts Tagged ‘Ottawa car accidents’
Ottawa accidents and black ice. Lawyer- avoiding personal injury.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on February 6th, 2010
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer, I have a large number of my car accident victims come to me and describe their Ottawa car accident or Ontario car accident. In the last month, there have been an incredible number of Ottawa car accidents due the ice conditions here in Ottawa and in Eastern Ontario. I know it’s obvious, but my goal here is to remind everyone the dangers of icy roads while driving in an attempt to avoid further Ottawa accidents and Ontario accidents as well as reduce the number of Ottawa accidents and Ontario accidents resulting in personal injury. “It goes without saying…If the roads are slick with icy roadways, drivers need to be extra cautious to avoid car accidents and personal injury.” “What makes it tricky is that black ice is very difficult to see,” says David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer. “Before you know it, an icy road can cause cars and vehicles to lose control, which often results in cars spinning around or out of their lane and colliding with other cars or objects. The result is often serious personal injury or can even result in death.”
When people can’t see the ice, they think it’s not there…but IT CAN BE !!! “Most accident victims don’t notice the ice on the road until it is too late,” says the Ottawa personal injury lawyer. “You have to automatically assume that if there is a chill in the air, there may be ice, SO… slow down in order to possibly avoid a car accident.” It’s just common sense, but we all need reminders because with life being as busy and hectic as it is, we often just get in the car and think about where we need to go and how to get there on time..”
For over 12 years, David Hollingsworth has been on Ottawa personal injury lawyer, specializing in Ottawa accidents and Ontario accidents. David’s personal injury practice focuses on Ottawa and Ontario accident victims of motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents resulting in personal injury, Ontario Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ontario Sexual Assault Claims, Ottawa, Ontario Serious Injury Law Suits, and other Civil Litigation matters. Ottawa and Ontario – Free Consultations. For more information, call 613 978-9549 or 613 237-4922 ext 203 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca
Ottawa Car Accidents statistics up 2009.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 3rd, 2010
Ottawa personal injury lawyer – David Hollingsworth Ottawa, Ontario car accidents on the rise ! Ottawa car accidents are on the up and as a result Ottawa Firefighters are responding. There has been an increase in car accidents resported in Ottawa. According to statistics reported on CFRA news, Ottawa Firefighters have responded to 69-hundred calls in the last 3 months of 2009, which is up from 66-hundred in the same period in 2008. City Council indicated that the increase in Ottawa accidents is partially due to a 20% increase in car accident responses from July-September.
Just a reminder Ottawa- Please drive safely out there..If you have been involved in an Ottawa or Ontario car accident, you may need an Ottawa personal injury lawyer or Ontario personal injury lawyer who specializes in Ottawa and Ontario accidents and insurance claims. Free consultations, visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549
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
Ottawa Car Accident- 1 man dies..3 Children and a mother in accident are recovering…
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, wrongful death on June 11th, 2009
My thoughts and sympathies go out to the friends and family of Dragan Popovic..Thank goodness that the mother and the 3 children in the other vehicle are recovering….
OTTAWA — Police have released the name of the Ottawa man who died when he lost control of his Aston Martin and collided head-on with a minivan on the West Hunt Club Road bridge over the Rideau River on Tuesday.
Ottawa police said Dragan Popovic, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which occurred at about 12:10 p.m.
Police said their investigation so far has determined that the Aston Martin driven by Popovic turned right onto Hunt Club Road from Prince of Wales Drive, headed east.
Popovic is believed to have lost control of the car, which crossed the median into the westbound lane, police said.
A Dodge Caravan traveling west into the left turn lane collided with the skidding vehicle, according to police. The driver of the minivan, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a broken leg and chest injuries and was transported to hospital in serious, but stable condition.
The minivan also had three child passengers, who were transported to CHEO.
A four-year-old girl was treated for an injury to her pelvis and other cuts and bruises, and was taken to hospital in serious, but stable condition, according to paramedics. A girl, less than a month old, and a two-year-old boy suffered no injuries, but were taken to hospital as a precaution.
According to paramedics, all three children were properly secured in their child seats.
The bridge was closed in both directions for several hours as collision investigators examined the wreck.
The investigation is ongoing. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor at this time, police said.
