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Ottawa accident lawyer shares statistics on accidents..

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Resources on July 29th, 2009

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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Motorcycle Accident in Ottawa

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on June 21st, 2009

OTTAWA — A young man died and another man is in critical condition in hospital after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian on Baseline Road near Clyde Avenue at about 4 a.m. Sunday.

 

The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, suffered “devastating traumatic injuries” when struck by the motorcycle, Steven Leu, superintendent of operations for the Ottawa Paramedic Service, said in a release.

 

The driver of the motorcycle, who paramedics believe to be in his early 20s, was found unconscious in the median and paramedics treated the man for life-threatening head injuries.

 

The man did not regain consciousness en route to hospital. He is in critical condition at the Ottawa Trauma Centre, paramedics say.

 

Baseline Road eastbound remained closed between Clyde and Cordova Street at 9 a.m. Sunday while the investigation continued.

 

If you have been in an accident you may be entitles to benefits you are not receiving.  For more information contact David hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer at 613 978-9549 or visit www.ottawainjury.ca

 

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Personal Injury Insurance Claims, David Hollingsworth- Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on May 3rd, 2009

Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth. Ontario Accident Benefits Insurance Claims in Canada

If you are injured as the result of an Ontario accident you are entitled to make a personal injury claim and receive certain accident benefits. A top Ontario personal injury lawyer can help you maximize your accident benefit and ensure that you are receiving everything you need not only now but in the future.

The following is a list of Ontario accidents benefits to which you may be entitled.  It is important to also know that even if you do not have your own car insurance, you can still be entitled to receive compensation through a fund set up by the Ontario government that supports Ontario accident victims with no car insurance.  Again, a top top Ontario personal injury lawyer can help you set this up and get you maximum compensation for your personal injuries.

Income Replacement Benefits

Non-Earner Benefit

Caregiver Benefits

Medical Benefits

Rehabilitation Benefits

Attendant Care Benefit

Maximum Medical Rehabilitation & Attendant Care Benefits

Payment of other Expenses

Death Benefits

Funeral Expenses

Optional Benefits

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.

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Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, David Hollingsworth

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Ottawa Resources on April 30th, 2009

Write to David Hollingsworth,   Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer !

Web: www.ottawainjury.ca                          

 E-mail: david@ottawainjury.ca   

Come and meet David Hollingsworth,    Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer !

David Hollingsworth
486 Gladstone Avenue
Ottawa, ON CANADA
K1R 5N8

Call David Hollingsworth,     Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer !
(613) 978-9549               or                  (613) 237-4922 x 203


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Personal Injury Lawsuits- When to see a Personal Injury Lawyer- David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources, Personal Injury Claims on April 30th, 2009

How Soon Should I See a Lawyer After a Personal Injury Or Accident?

How to Avoid Losing Your Prospective Settlement:

David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer, recommends that you learn as much as possible about your options AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you or your loved ones have been hurt in a personal injury accident. Read on to learn more.

More often than not, victims of a personal injury accident (such as a motor vehicle or slip and fall, etc) wait too long before seeking the help of a lawyer. This often ruins any prospective chance of success in their case.

People wait too long before seeing a lawyer for various reasons, which may include:

Fear of the Process (Expenses, etc)

Fear of the legal process is a common concern for many people unfamiliar with the realm of personal injury law. At my law firm, I offer an initial, confidential and free consultation for all clients. I strive to help you in this consultation by learning as much as possible about your injury, your goals, and how I can help you to achieve your goals.

Embarrassment (Confidentiality)

Embarrassment can be another barrier for many seeking help after a personal injury. I always emphasize the strict professional and confidential nature of my practice; there is nothing embarrassing about the road to recovery and claim settlement; it is my job to ensure that your voice is heard, and you are given all and everything of what you rightfully deserve. 

Physical considerations.

If physical considerations such as confinement to a hospital bed or home exist, I am always happy to accommodate accordingly with a free no risk consultation where you are most comfortable. I will visit you in your place of recovery to help answer your immediate questions and concerns about your situation.

Procrastination

Finally, procrastination is another unfortunate reality with many victims of personal injury. As we have discussed, waiting too long to see your lawyer can spell doom when it comes to the prospect of your successful settlement and recovery.

Summary
These four enumerated barriers to meeting with a lawyer can mean that your claim is ruined. “Limitation periods” can affect your ability to gain what you rightfully deserve; once a limitation period has expired, it generally prohibits you from successfully lodging a claim.  In Ottawa and the province of Ontario generally, you are granted two years to advance your claim, starting from when you first knew or ought to have known you have a cause of action to advance a claim. In practice, this is generally the date of your personal injury or accident.  In special circumstances, the limitation period varies. With minors, for example, the limitation period begins to run as soon as that person arrives at the age of majority.

Action

These variable circumstances emphasize the importance of consulting with an Ottawa personal injury lawyer such as David Hollingsworth as soon as you have the opportunity after your accident or personal injury. A top Ottawa personal injury lawyer will be able to advise you and your family on the most appropriate steps to take in a situation of minor or tragic personal injury, so that you can secure and protect your valuable interests and better cope with the trauma and pain of your injury or loss. A good personal injury lawyer can enable and empower you with the guidance and support necessary to have a smooth, and successful recovery after your accident, and to secure and protect the interests of you and your loved ones.

 David Hollingsworth is a leading Personal Injury Lawyer in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. For more information regarding your personal injury case visit www.ottawainjury.ca or contact David directly at 613 978-9549.

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Seminar on Personal Injury REACH CANADA

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Resources on April 19th, 2009

REACH CANADA is proud to present its financial series of seminars

In these times of economic uncertainly, managing your money is more important than ever. Come and learn about making the most of what you have and saving for your future or a loved one’s future financial security.

This seminar series will be of interest to people with disabilities and their family members, community social and health service providers, lawyers who wish to be updated on these areas of law pertaining to persons with disabilities: Students, Trustees, beneficiaries, guardians, caregivers, government officials, agencies and businesses.

LOCATION: at REACH Canada, 400 Coventry Road, 3rd Floor (Enbridge Building) Ottawa

Know about the personal injury regulation. Our guest speaker,
David Hollingsworth, LL.B. (Goldberg Wiseman Stroud Hollingsworth LLP) and other speakers (to be confirmed) will explain your rights and obligations in this matter. Tuesday, April 21 2009 12:00 to 2:00 PM (light lunch will be served)

for more information visit www.ottawainjury.ca

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Car Accident on highway 416 : Fatality.

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on April 14th, 2009

A portion of Highway 416 has been closed after a vehicle rolled south of Spencerville, killing the driver and seriously injuring a passenger, said Ontario Provincial Police.

Police said the vehicle ran into a ditch and hit a tree and that the driver, who is from Gatineau, died at the scene.

According to OPP, one passenger was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers were taken to the Brockville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The southbound lane of the highway has been closed near the area where it meets Leeds and Grenville Road 21.

Police said they have set up a detour at County Road 44 into Spencerville. They’ve also said that the highway will remain closed for several hours.

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Ottawa area youth dies in car accident.

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, wrongful death on April 13th, 2009

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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