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Ottawa weather looks great. Please drive carefully. Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on July 13th, 2012
Ottawa Injury Lawyer..It’s looking gorgeous out there Ottawa. I wanted to wish everyone a wonderful and safe weekend. Please be safe out on the roads. If you are drinking, please do not drive. Designate a driver, call a taxi or if possible walk. We have had some terrible Ottawa accidents already this summer .
Every day an average of 4 Canadians are killed and 174 suffer personal injuries due to drunk driving accidents. It is estimated that 1,250 and 1,500 people die and more than 63,000 Canadians suffer personal injury yearly due to drunk driving accidents.
Please take every step possible to be safe. Use your hands free device and if you don’t have one, but your phone away while driving. Enjoy what looks to be a gorgeous sunny weekend in Ottawa and be safe. -Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
—-The Ottawa Injury Lawyer is written regularly by Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth. The Ottawa Injury Lawyer Blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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Bell Capital Cup: Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth wishes all players and parents and safe and happy tournament.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources, safety on December 30th, 2011
Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth..
I just wanted to wish all Bell Capital Cup participants a safe and happy travel home. Some have come from far and have a long journey home. Everyone played well and it is a fantastic tournament. Every player should be proud. Looking forward to next year’s Bell Capital Cup.
– Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth
The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ottawa weather expected : heavy wet snowfall up to 15 cm. Please drive safely!, Ottawa Lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on December 27th, 2011
Ottawa Weather. Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth….Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Ottawa area tonight night, with up to 15 centimetres of wet snow coming our way overnight. A winter storm watch was upgraded to the snowfall warning early today for the area from Brockville Gatineau, including the City of Ottawa. The snowstorm is expected to start with light rain in the afternoon then turning to wet snow. They say there’s potential for up to 15 centimetres of wet snow by tomorrow morning, with the highest amounts coming along the Ontario/Quebec border and smaller amounts in the St. Lawrence River Valley. There will then be a sharp drop in temperatures, but Environment Canada says there’s not much risk of the flash freeze. Please try your best to stay off the roads. If you need to be out, drive slowly and safely.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when driving in icy conditions:
- Exercise extreme caution after a long dry spell.
- Allow for more travel time.
- Brake earlier and with less force
- Stay toward the middle of the road to avoid deep standing puddles.
- Don’t use cruise control.
- If you see a large puddle up ahead, drive around it or choose a different route.
- Don’t attempt to cross running water.
- After you cross a puddle, tap on your brake pedal lightly to dry off some of the water on your rotors.
- Turn on your headlights
- Watch out for pedestrians.
- If it’s raining so hard that you can’t see the road or the car in front of you, pull over and wait it out.
- Track the car ahead of you.
- Give a truck or bus extra distance.
- Defog your windows.
- If you start to hydroplane, don’t brake suddenly or turn the wheel, or you might spin into a skid.
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered a personal injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Please don’t drink and drive: Call Operation Red Nose Ottawa !
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources, safety on December 20th, 2011
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth…It’s that time of year again. There is more travel, more parties and sadly, more accidents. Thankfully, we live in a city that is well equipped for rides and allows anyone to be out and about enjoying the festive season. There are taxis, buses, car pools and many other safe options to get you home safely if you have been drinking. Operation Red Nose Ottawa is one of them..
Operation Red Nose Ottawa
The Operation Red Nose Ottawa service is provided to the community by the community. Each year, more than 50, 000 volunteers make this service possible across the country.
They operate from within their local headquarters as phone operators, dispatchers or by training other volunteers, or on the road on a team of three volunteers including: the escort driver, the volunteer driver and the navigator. Operation Red Nose Ottawa is operated entirely by volunteers and has no paid employees. Donations and sponsorship supporting Boys and Girls Club Ottawa are the sole source of funding.
Operation Red Nose Ottawa needs you !
The Operation Red Nose Ottawa service is provided by a team of three volunteers, two of which ride along with the client in his or her vehicle. The escort driver, the volunteer driver and the navigator are the three members of the team
Escort Driver:
This volunteer uses his personal vehicle to drive the volunteer driver and the navigator to the
location where the client is waiting.
Volunteer Driver:
The volunteer who drives the client and his/her vehicle back to their home address.
Navigator:
This volunteer will supply the navigational directions to the volunteer driver
Office Helper:
You will be put to work on a number of internal tasks, which may include, but not be limited to answering the phones, printing google directions for the drivers, helping out with the database, refreshment and snack setting up and clearing down and just being generally helpful when you are required to do so.
Call Operation Red Nose Ottawa For A Ride Home
Operation Red Nose Ottawa’s mission is ‘‘to encourage responsible behavior (in a non-judgmental manner) with regard to impaired driving’’ . Impaired driving (on any level) is a national problem that Operation Red Nose addresses by offering drivers an alternative way to get home safely when feeling impaired during the holiday season. We are proud to offer this volunteer service to the people of Ottawa and hope that they take full opportunity of our service over the holiday season.
Operation Red Nose Ottawa would like to offer you a safe ride home with your vehicle. Over the holiday season volunteers will respond to phone calls from clients in the Ottawa area who feel that in some way they are not safe to drive home, which may be as a result of drinking, of feeling unwell, or simply of being too tired to drive home.
Four easy steps to arriving home safe and sound with your vehicle in your own driveway:
WANT A RIDE HOME?
- Call us (613)-232-0925
- Let us know where you are
- Let us know where you are going
- Let us know who is travelling with you
……. Leave the rest to Operation Red Nose Ottawa……
On behalf of all of us at David Hollingsworth, Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa Ontario, I urge you to enjoy this holiday season safely. Please don’t drink and drive. There are far too many serious and fatal accidents each year as a result of impaired driving. Driving drunk is not an option ! EVER !
———————- The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. Since 1999, David has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims who have suffered an injury and the families of accident victims who have lost a loved one in an Ontario accident. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca (613) 978-9549
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Ottawa pedestrian hit by dump truck, Bank and Somerset , serious personal injuries
Ottawa Accident Lawyer, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth..An Ottawa pedestrian suffered serious personal injury to her lower leg after she was struck by a dump truck at the intersection of Bank and Somerset late yesterday morning. Ottawa paramedics were able to control the woman’s bleeding before they transferred her to the Ottawa Hospital’s trauma centre, where she was in serious, but stable condition in hospital. I wish her a full and speedy recovery…
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-The Ottawa Injury Blog is written regularly by Ottawa Ontario injury lawyer David Hollingsworth. David has been an Ontario injury lawyer representing Ontario accident victims since 1999. This blog reports on accidents in eastern Ontario, personal injury issues, local Ottawa news and events and various news that relates to Ottawa, accidents and personal injury. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to call or email david@ottawainjury.ca
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
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Enjoy Ottawa Winterlude 2011, but don’t forget your helmets ! Ottawa injury lawyer David Hollingsworth
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 5th, 2011
Ottawa Injury Lawyer , Skating Safety and avoiding head injury …Many of you may be heading to Ottawa’s Winterlude Festivale to enjoy the joys of winter at Winterlude, with three fun-filled weekends from February 4 to 21, 2011. Canada’s favourite winter activities are featured across Ottawa and Gatineau at this annual event. From glittering ice carvings and majestic snow sculptures to a gigantic snow playground and explosive shows under the winter sky, Winterlude is a great way to celebrate and enjoy the winter season. Experience the Rideau Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest skating rink.
As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer and a father of three I want to remind you to please make sure your children are wearing helmets and set an example for your children by wearing one yourself !
Parents should ensure helmets fit well and are strapped on correctly until they are completely off the ice. Emergency-room doctors at the hospital treated more than 50 Ottawa children last year with head injury and facial injuries caused by ice skating and tobogganing accidents in Ottawa; half of which suffered concussions while the other half had personal injuries ranging from cuts to broken jaws incurred as a result of face-plants on the ice.
Kids and adults can borrow helmets and wrist guards for free with the rental of a pair of skates along the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Have a great time and please skate safely .
About Ottawa Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth David Hollingsworth——————————————————
This blog is prepared daily to report on Ontario accidents, personal injury law and resources available to Ontario residents. David helps Ontario accident victims get insurance benefits, support and proper rehabilitation they need after an accident. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer helping Ontario accident victims since 1999, with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ottawa car accident, Child -serious head injury and remains in critical condition.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Brain Injury / Head Injury, Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on January 31st, 2011
Child- head injury, serious critical injuries…Ottawa Accident, Lawyer David Hollingsworth…update: The Ottawa Citizen newspaper featured a beautiful picture of the family today. Luca Ruggiero remains in critical condition, 3 days following this terrible Ottawa accident. My thoughts continue to be with this little guy and his family. Luca suffered a very serious head injury and part of his skull had to be removed to relieve pressure caused by swelling. He is still fighting for his life. Thankkfully I can report that his parents Jimmy Ruggiero and mother Katy Hogg-Ruggerio are better and have been released from hospital and their unborn baby was unharmed. I wish little Luka a smooth, healthy and full recovery…..
A serious accident in Ottawa occurred last night. As a father of 3 children, one that is 2 1/2 years old, I am extremely sad to report of this serious Ottawa car accident that sent a 2 1/2 year old child to an Ottawa hospital with life threatening personal injuries and possibly a serious head injury. It has been reported that he is fighting for his life. The Ottawa accident occurred at Carp Road and Richardson Side Road last night. The young boy was airlifted to CHEO . Also travelling with the young child were 2 other accident victims. The driver had neck, arm and leg injuries, while the passenger, who was eight months pregnant, had neck injuries. Both were said to be in stable condition upon arrival at hospital. My thoughts are with this family. I hope to be able to report that the young boy will be ok and will recover fully from this car accident, along with the adults in the vehicle, and the unborn child.
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
This blog is prepared daily to report on Ontario accidents, personal injury law and resources available to Ontario residents. David helps Ontario accident victims get insurance benefits and support that they need after an accident. David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer helping Ontario accident victims since 1999, with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information. If you have a question, feel free to email david@ottawainjury.ca
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Ontario Auto and Car Insurance Changes : Be prepared -Ontario Personal Lawyer David Hollingsworth, in Ottawa
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 14th, 2010
Ottawa Accident Lawyer- Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth- The Ontario government has made changes to your auto insurance policy that have a direct impact on each and every one of us and come in effect September 2010.
Ontario Auto Insurance Changes: This summer, all Ontario drivers will be faced with the important decision of whether or not to purchase optional insurance -a basic automobile insurance package with reduced statutory accident benefits. My fear is that unfortunately, times are tough and most drivers will most likely opt for basic coverage.
Will you be affected? If you are in an accident and suffer a non-catastrophic personal injury, the answer is YES, you will.
Drivers with insurance who are in an accident and are deemed to have a non- catastrophic injury are the ones most negatively impacted by the Ontario government’s changes. The Ontario asterngovernment is in the process of creating a basic insurance package of statutory accident benefits that lowers compulsory Medical and Rehabilitation benefits coverage to $50,000 from the previous $100,000. Attendant Care benefit insurance coverage will be reduced in 1/2 to $36,000 with other important restrictions.
As an Ontario personal injury lawyer, I highly recommend drivers to purchase the optional increase in Medical and Rehabilitation benefits for up to $1 million (which would include $72,000 for Attendant Care). Unfortunately the reality is most drivers will probably purchase the basic coverage. This, is in my opinion dangerous.
There are also major reductions in accident benefits for accident victims with a non-catastrophic injury claim. The Medical and Rehabilitation and Attendant Care benefits have been drastically reduced and Housekeeping and Caregiver benefits (unless you are catastrophically injured) have been completely eliminated. In most cases the at-fault insured driver will bear the costs of the reduction in the accident benefit insurance claim.
The definition(s) of catastrophic impairment has also changed, making it more difficult for accident victims to access their benefits. Assessment costs will now be deducted from the medical and rehabilitation benefits and that change will reduce the benefits available considerably. This means the costs to assess your needs will now come out of your benefits, which is now reduced and capped. Meaning again, less compensation for Ontario accident victims.
Also of note, the definition of a catastrophic impairment changed and now will include single limb amputees and the evaluation of catastrophic impairment will be restricted to those practitioners who have both training and experience with catastrophic injury cases.
Unfortunately, basic auto insurance coverage does not adequately compensate Ontario accident victims and their families with the costs that are necessary in most accidents. I sincerely hope and recommend to everyone to purchase the extended coverage; knowing that will be difficult for a lot of people to come up with the extra funds each year; but in my opinion, this is an expense you don’t mess around with. I urge you to do what you can do to purchase the extended coverage.
At the best of times, Ontario’s car insurance regime is complicated and difficult to understand. If you are injured in a car accident in Ontario, you are probably entitled to certain “no-fault benefits”, but you may also have the right to sue at-fault parties for your personal injury. The right to sue is not unlimited in Ontario. There are many more proposed changes that will have a direct impact on you. For a detailed list and more information; feel free to email me at info@ottawainjury.ca for your FREE guide to Ontario’s auto insurance changes.
David Hollingsworth been an Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa since 1999. He focuses his energy on helping eastern Ontario accident victims get maximum compensation for their personal injury. David offers free consultation, contingency arrangements and will come to your home or hospital to chat about your accident and your personal injury case. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613-978-9549.
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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
Insurance Claims Lawyer – Accident Benefits and the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources, Personal Injury Claims on February 21st, 2010
Ottawa Insurance Claims Lawyer – Ottawa Accident Lawyer – Ottawa Accident Benefits David Hollingsworth - I often get calls asking me what to do if there is no insurance available to accident victims…
The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund: No Insurance…
- to provide statutory accident benefits directly to those with personal injury involved in an automobile accident, who have no access to automobile insurance;
- to provide financial compensation for personal injury or property damage to victims involved in an automobile accident with an uninsured or unidentified driver or a stolen vehicle when no liability insurance exists; and
- to recover from the owners and drivers of uninsured vehicles monies paid out on their behalf, where legally permissible.
If you been involved in an Ottawa or Ontario car accident and do not have motor vehicle insurance, or if you been in an Ottawa accident or Ontario accident and other party does not have insurance, you may still have recourse. There are benefits available to you. I have successfully obtained significant settlements for my clients with personal injury from the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund. I helped them and I can help you. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information or call 613 978-9549.
