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Types of Spinal Cord Injury, Ontario Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth- Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer – Types of Spinal Cord Injury:
Introduction
A spinal cord injury or “SCI” refers to any traumatic injury to the spinal cord. SCI injuries are extremely serious because depending on the severity, they have the potential to impair your motor functioning ability, reflexes, and sensations.
Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries
SCI injuries can be classified as “complete” and “incomplete”. As the name entails, a complete SCI results in paralysis below the site of the injury, where there is no feeling or voluntary movement, and both sides of the body have become paralyzed equally. An incomplete SCI occurs when only one part of the spinal cord has become damaged (due to a tear, compression or other injury to the spine). Victims of incomplete SCI may still experience paralysis, but it will be generally partial in nature (as opposed to a complete SCI). In an incomplete SCI, some feeling and voluntary movement may be present on one or both sides of the body.
Incomplete SCI’s have become more common given relative advances in medical technology in recent history. An individual with an incomplete SCI may retain feeling in the affected area, but may still experience ongoing pain. The ongoing sensory agitation can be serious and debilitating, rending victim completely not able to function.
Each Injury is Unique and Requires Expert Attention
Some circumstances allow for more active therapy to help counteract any muscular atrophy by rebuilding muscle fiber to strengthen and support functioning. The complexity of the spine means that each and every spinal cord injury is unique and will require assessment by a team of experts, including a top lawyer trained to deal with Ottawa spinal cord injuries such as David Hollingsworth. David Hollingsworth and his Ottawa personal injury team understand the nature of spinal cord injuries. For over a decade, David has been helping accident victims with spinal cord injury work through their lawsuit and get the compensation they need and whatever else this entails, including compensation for loss of income, a new home, and custom vehicle.
If you or a member of your family has sustained a spinal cord injury, please contact David Hollingsworth by e-mail or call 613 978-9549. David Hollingsworth, Ottawa spinal cord 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. Upon request, if you wish, you may speak with other spinal cord injury victims David has been able to help.
Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, David Hollingsworth
What is a personal injury? Compensation for injuries in Ontario.
Some personal injuries are so severe that they are obvious, while others are not. Some personal injuries are harder to see, as they are not visible, yet may be equally as painful and life-changing. The following personal injuries are the more common personal injuries, but do not include all..
motor vehicle accident injuries- car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boat accident, ATV accidents, snowmobile accidents, etc..
quadriplegic injuries
spinal cord injury
accident amputations -loss of limbs
brain injuries
head injury
whiplash injury
orthopedic injuries (broken bones)
lacerations, burns and scarring
chronic pain
fibromyalgia
chronic fatigue
pain and suffering
other injuries resulting from an accident
The amount of compensation in Ontario to which an Ontario accident victim is entitled to varies. There are a number of factors that go into determining compensation in Ontario such as severity of injury (physical, mental and psychological), future care and medical needs, loss of past and future income, need for ongoing house-keeping assistance, attendant care and caregiving assistance needs, to name a few. An experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer can go through all of this with you and help ensure you get the maximum compensation to which you are entitled to. Experienced Ontario personal injury lawyers work directly with medical doctors, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, other treating health practitioners to support you and ensure you are getting everything that is needed.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
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 maximum 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
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
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Ontario Canadian Paraplegic Association Ottawa- Wine and Food Fundraiser, Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Come Join the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ottawa Office’s Wine and Food Night in support of people in Ontario and Ottawa with spinal cord injuries !
I will absolutely be there and hope to see you there !-Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer , David Hollingsworth
Thursday March 31, 7-10pm at St Elias Centre
This is a unique celebration of food and wine from Ontario and Quebec. Throughout the evening, guests will stroll from station to station sampling culinary delights from Ottawa restaurants & caterers (Vittoria Trattoria, Kiko Sushi, Chez Eric and Thyme and Again to name a few), while sampling wines from Prince Edward County and beer from Beau’s. With exquisite one of a kind items to bid on, prestigious guests and an alluring atmosphere, it is an evening not to be missed.
You will be proud to be affiliated with this exclusive evening while dignitaries, diplomats, government officials, lawyers, and members of Ottawa’s corporate and community leaders gather to bid on over 100 items in support of the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario (CPA). It will be a great opportunity for participants to mingle, network and to enjoy themselves while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Ontario which offers programs and services to people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
Mission: Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario
“To assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self –reliance and full community participation.”
- Every week in Ontario 10 people experience a spinal cord injury. Ten people with families, friends, employers and educators – all of whom will feel the impact of the injury. It can happen to anyone.
- In Ontario, approximately 600,000 people or 7 % of the population, live with mobility impairment.
- A spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic injuries and demanding health conditions. In addition to the challenging physical effects of a spinal cord injury, severe psychological and social effects (including social isolation, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and family break-up) can result after an injury.
- With the right support, people living with a spinal cord injury can reintegrate into the community and the workforce. The availability of CPA Ontario programs and services play a vital role in getting people with a spinal cord injury back into the community as contributing, participating members of society.
Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (613) 723-1033 ext 222 ($100 each until March 1 then $125), a partial tax receipt is issued.
Corporate table seating 8 can also be purchased for $1000.
The event would not be a success without the help and support of the Ottawa community. Please support this valuable cause by donating money or prizes to be auctioned off, sponsoring the event ( media package can be available upon request) and most of all attending ! For more information visit the CPA’s Ottawa website or call (613) 723-1033 ext 222.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing motor vehicle 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 maximum 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.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ottawa Accident Hunt Club and Highway 416: Suspected Spinal Cord Injury: Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury on December 28th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Injury Lawyers Ottawa David Hollingsworth…Tragically, a 28-year-old Ottawa woman remains in serious condition in an Ottawa hospital after she suffered spinal injuries in a single vehicle rollover in Ottawa’s west end this morning. The extent of her spinal cord injuries is still not clear, but paramedics said when they arrived at the scene she had no sensation in her legs. “It’s a possibility (she severed her spinal cord),” said paramedic Supt. Francois Cote. “But without a CAT scan, a X-ray and further neurological tests it’s really hard for us to say.” The young woman, who was traveling alone in her 2006 silver Honda Civic northbound on Hwy. 416, lost control and the car accident happened just north of the Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa Police happened upon the vehicle, its engine smoking, at 7:39 a.m. It had rolled off into the median, landing on its roof.
Ottawa fire crews had to cut the young woman out of her crashed vehicle and treated her at the scene before she was taken to an Ottawa hospital where she remains with serious personal injuries. OPP is investigating. If you witnessed this Ottawa car accident and have any information, please contact P.C. Savoia at 613-270-9171.
Although the initial reports indicate very serious spinal cord injuries, I am sending out positive thoughts to this injured young woman and her family. I hope that the sensation returns to her legs quickly and that she is able to walk away and fully recover from this Ottawa car accident. Regardless of the outcome, she may have a very long road to recovery ahead of her…
Source: the Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer has been dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. With extensive experience and knowledge of relevant accident and personal injury issues, David dedicates himself and his practice to helping accident victims receive maximum compensation for their injuries. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his Ontario personal injury and accident victims. David also has extensive experience with spinal cord injury claims and has a deep understanding of the long term needs and compensation required for spinal cord injuries. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. David offers free consultations and makes home visits or hospital visits.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Ottawa Car Accident Ottawa River Parkway, Ottawa Lawyers David Hollingswoth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on September 12th, 2010
Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer, Personal Injury Attorney David Hollingsworth…I am sorry to update this with a report of more serious injury to one of the Ottawa accident victims. He is fighting for his life with critical personal injuries. I will be thinking of him and his family and hope to soon report better news… Regrettably, 2 young men were rushed to an Ottawa hospital after an early morning crash this morning on the Ottawa River Parkway. Ottawa Police reported two men were travelling in a car on the Ottawa Parkway at about 3 a.m. when the driver lost control and hit a tree near Goldenrod Street. Ottawa Firefighters took over 1/2 an hour to remove the passenger from the vehicle. The driver was walking outside the car when fire services arrived. Both young men — one aged 19, the other 20 — were taken to an Ottawa hospital. Police were unable to provide detail as to their condition. Their names were not being released. Ottawa Parkway’s eastbound lanes remains closed from Island Park Drive to Parkdale Avenue. People walking or cycling near the area are being kept away from the Ottawa accident scene. The RCMP, who have jurisdiction on the Ottawa Parkway, are investigating with the assistance of the Ottawa Police collision team.
update:
A 19-year-old male trapped in a vehicle for an hour following a serious collision on the Ottawa River Parkway early Sunday morning is in hospital with critical injuries, fighting for his life. The incident took place around 3:15 a.m. in the eastbound lanes, west of parkdale avenue, when a vehicle left the road and crashed into a large tree. Paramedics reported the Acura Integra had “a devastating amount of damage”. The driver, who is in his 20s, had a moderate back injury and was walking around when paramedics came to the scene. He is in stable condition in an Ottawa hospital. It took emergency officials an hour to free the one passenger in the vehicle, stuck in the front seat. He had major injuries to his head, chest and abdomen and is now at the Ottawa Hospital Trauma Unit.
Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth has been dedicated to helping Ottawa and Ontario accident victims since 1999. With extensive experience and knowledge of Ontario accident and personal injury issues, he has recovered millions of dollars for his personal injury clients. David is dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation for his personal injury clients. David offers free consultations and makes home visits or hospital visits. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
Spinal Cord Injury: Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth shares facts
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury, Personal Injury Claims on June 22nd, 2010
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Facts: Spinal Cord Injury
- 55% of spinal cord injuries are from motor vehicle accidents.
- 84% of injuries occur to people under the age of 34.
- Spinal cord injury is one of the most traumatic events to occur in an individual’s life.
- A spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time.
- 18% of spinal cord injuries are sustained by unintentional falls.
- On average, it takes 2 to 3 years to attain sufficient independence following spinal cord injury.
- People can and do make a positive adjustment to life with a spinal cord injury.
- 27 % of spinal cord injuries are the result of medical conditions or sports injuries.
- In Ontario, approximately 600,000 people (7%) of the population, live with a paralysis or permanent mobility impairment.
- Spinal cord injury affects family, friends, employers, community and the health care system.
- The unemployment rate for people with a spinal cord injury is 62%.
- Last year, CPA Ontario helped 74 people return to work.
- Paraplegia is the loss of sensation and movement in legs and in part of all of the trunk, usually resulting from an injury to the spinal cord below the neck.
- The cost of a spinal cord injury to the Canadian Health Care system can be between $1.25 million and $25 million over an individual’s lifetime, depending on the severity of injury.
- 8 – to – 10% of our population has a mobility impairment
- There are 350-400 new spinal cord injuries every year in Ontario (approximately one every day) and current estimates indicate that there are approximately 12,000 Ontarians living with spinal cord injury.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) completely changes the life of the victim and those who are close to him or her. Paralysis is a life-altering experience which results in enormous financial costs to cover ongoing medical care, attendant care, medical equipment, adaptive technologies, specialized medicines and supplies.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Profile
For well over a decade, David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa personal injury lawyer working with Goldberg Stroud LLP, an Ottawa law firm of 50 years, representing clients who have suffered spinal cord injury and other serious personal injury or loved ones of those who have suffered a wrongful death due to motor vehicle accidents and other forms of negligence since 1999.
Visit www.ottawainjury.ca or call 613 978-9549 for Ottawa lawyer free consultations
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth-
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