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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: Tailgating Test..do you do it ?
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on May 5th, 2011
Ottawa Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyer…We all have places to go and we all want to get there as quickly as possible. I understand . Many Ottawa accidents occur as a result of tailgating. As an Ottawa injury lawyer, I am reminded too often of the dangers of tailgating.
Did you know…
What is considered tailgating?
What is a safe distance to travel behind other vehicles to avoid an Ottawa accident? Apply the two-second rule. It is the same method that is outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Driver’s Handbook. Use this test while driving.
- Choose an object ahead of you on the road to use as a reference point– EX: road sign, pole or tree
- Once the back-end of the vehicle ahead of you passes the reference point, start counting using steamboats.
- Count how long it takes the front of your vehicle to reach the same reference point.
- If it takes less than two seconds (or steamboats), you’re travelling too close and are risking an Ottawa accident.
Important: In wet or slippery conditions, you should allow even more time. Allow yourself time to react and stop quickly and avoid an accident and serious personal injuries.
… I came across this valuable information on the City of Ottawa’s website and thought I would share it with you. It make take a little extra time to get there, but avoiding an Ottawa accident and personal injuries….Please take your time and arrive safely…
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.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
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Ottawa bicycle accident Brittania Yacht Club, suspected spinal cord injury..Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on April 10th, 2011
Ottawa Bicycle Accident Lawyer David Hollingsworth…The snow has finally melted and it’s time to get our bicycles out. Please be careful. This terrible accident reminds us all, that you can be doing everything right; ie: paying attention, helmet etc..and still cycling accidents can be unavoidable ! My thoughts are with this man, his family and friends. I hope he fully recovers from this terrible Ottawa bicycle accident… A 64 year old Ottawa cyclist was taken to an Ottawa hospital in serious and critical condition after biking into a gap in a metal drainage grid. The Ottawa bicycle accident happened near the Brittania Yacht Club when the front wheel of his bicycle went into the gap and he was thrown to the ground, which shattered his helmet ( which thankfully he was wearing ). He immediately went into shock and was given first aid . Early reports indicate that he suffered severe facial injuries and a potential spinal cord injury, indicating that he was alert and breathing, but couldn’t feel his hands or feet.
-I wish him well and will hopefully be able to soon report some good news on his condition….
Ottawa Ontario Catastrophic 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 spinal cord injury 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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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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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.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ottawa, Ontario spinal cord injury lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury, Personal Injury Claims on April 15th, 2010
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth- Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer -
What are the different Types of Spinal Cord Injury?
Complete spinal cord injury-A complete spinal cord injury (SCI) results in paralysis below the site of the personal injury. This results in no feeling or voluntary movement, and both sides of the body are paralized equally.
Incomplete spinal cord injury-An incomplete spinal cord injury occurs when part of the spinal cord is damaged as a result of a tear, spinal cord compression or other spinal cord injury. Accident victims with an incomplete spinal cord injury may experience partial paralysis. Some feeling and voluntary movement can be on one or both sides of the body. Incomplete spinal cord injury has become more common, thanks to advances in treatments. A person with an incomplete spinal cord injury may have feeling return in the affected area, but will likely be in constant pain. The chronic pain can be extremely serious and debilitating, often leaving the injured unable to function. In most situations more active therapy helps to build strength and support function. Every spinal cord injury is unique. David Hollingsworth and his Ottawa personal injury team understand this. For over a decade, David has been working with Ontario spinal cord injury accident victims with spinal cord injury work through their lawsuit and get the compensation they need not only for loss of income, , rehabilitation, a new home, modifications, custom vehicles etc…
If you or a member of your family has sustained a spinal cord injury, please contact me by e-mail or call 613 978-9549. David Hollingsworth, Ottawa personal injury lawyer offers free consultations to discuss your case and explain how we can help you. David Hollingsworth, Ottawa personal injury lawyer- representing accident victims throughout eastern Ontario.
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Please support Ottawa hockey dad. Accident resulting in spinal cord injury for Rene Faucher, father of 3.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on January 21st, 2010
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth….Please support Ottawa hockey dad. Accident resulting in spinal cord injury for Rene Faucher, father of 3.
Tragedy Strikes: Ottawa Hockey Accident Spinal Cord Injury.
A personal appeal from David Hollingsworth:
“Rene Faucher is a friend of mine and I urge anyone who can to please donate to support this incredibly wonderful family who have always given to the Ottawa community and now need your help. I personally thank you.”
Background:
Mr. Rene Faucher, a young father of three wonderful children under the age of five, and husband to Mrs. Dianne Douglas, may never walk again after a serious accident during a casual game of pick-up hockey at the University of Ottawa Sports Complex on Sunday. Faucher, 40, was rushed to Ottawa Civic Hospital after tragically going head first into the boards while playing hockey.
Though he was wearing a helmet, his spine experienced injury and doctors in the trauma unit are unable to ascertain if he will ever walk again. “We have to wait until the spinal shock subsides to understand what the long term recovery road looks like,” states Marc, Faucher’s brother to CTV Ottawa reporters. Faucher is self-employed and unfortunately does not have long-term disability insurance. Douglas expressed to CTV that she never thought her family would have to deal with such a tragedy: “Coming home to get that call, you just don’t ever think something serious would happen to you.”
Family and friends, myself included, are now appealing to the community to step in and help in whatever way they can, every donation and expression of good will and support helps. Faucher’s brother Marc said the support has been overwhelming.
How You Can Help:
Donations can be made at any Scotiabank Branch, to The Faucher Douglas Trust Fund, Branch 25486, Account 0016713.
Alternatively, cheques payable to the “Faucher Douglas Trust Fund” can also be mailed to the attention of Russ Reil at Scotiabank, Markdale, Ontario.
