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Personal Injury Claims- How much is Pain and Suffering worth ?

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Brain Injury / Head Injury, Personal Injury Claims on April 13th, 2009

Ontario Personal Injury Claims:Pain and suffering Compensation. How Much Is My “Pain and Suffering” Worth?

One of the challenges that I face as an Ontario personal injury lawyer  in Ottawa is explaining to people who have been seriously injured how much pain and suffering compensation they are entitled to. Each and every case is different. Calculating how much compensation an Ontario accident victim should receive for pain and suffering is also very challenging.

What is Pain and Suffering ? Compensation that lawyers refer to as “non-pecuniary damages”. Most people refer to this type of damages as “pain and suffering”.

How Do Courts Calculate “Pain and Suffering”? Unfortunately, there is no specific answer for calculating pain and suffering. Each case is very unique. What a judge does when determining compensation for pain and suffering is evaluate how the personal injury has affected the victim’s ability to function in everyday life and how the injury has effected the person’s enjoyment of life. From there compensation is calculated.

In other words, how have your injuries affected your normal day to day activities;  ability to work; and your normal amenities of life? Your personal relationships ? How do your injuries affect the way you interact with your friends and family? Your co-workers ?

Maximum Award compensation for Pain and Suffering.  The Supreme Court of Canada has placed a limit on the amount of compensation that accident victims are entitled to receive for non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering.To date, the maximum compensation for pain and suffering  is slightly more than $300,000.00.  The maximum amount is only paid to the most catastrophically injured victims (quadriplegic, paraplegic,  brain injury etc..) .

If you are considering a claim for compensation for pain and suffering and live in Ontario, it is important to have an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer assisting you collect all the necessary information you need to make a detailed claim. Which will in turn,  help assess your damages claim for pain and suffering. The best Ontario personal injury lawyers can help ensure you prepare your case properly, in a manner that will show the courts the amount of pain and suffering you are living with and the need for maximum compensation for you not only today but for the rest of your life.

I have been representing victims of serious personal injuries for over 10  years, helping injured victims get maximum compensation for their personal injuries.

Contact me for a free consultation.  Home and hospital visits.  Contact  www.ottawainjury.ca

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Eganville Car Accident, 18 year old man dead.

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on April 8th, 2009

Eganville Car Accident -My sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Joseph Daniel Boyd.  It is so sad to hear of such a young person dying. Ottawa Accident Lawyer — Regrettably, an 18-year-old man is dead after a car accident southwest of Eganville. At around 4:50 p.m., the driver lost control of his  vehicle in the Raglan Township according to the Ontario Provincial Police. The car left the road and hit a tree before rolling over, and landed partially submerged in water. The result, sadly was the young death of Joseph  Boyd, 18. He died from his personal injuries. The accident  is under investigation, and police said they are considering alcohol as a factor. What a sad and traggic accident.

Source: The Ottawa Citizen

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Chronic Pain Management seminar- Ottawa Ontario lawyer shares

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources on March 21st, 2009

I have so many clients come to me who are in chronic pain due to an accident.  One of the ways I can help  is to get them some resources and services that they need right away.  Inevitably the next time I meet with them, they are already getting  the help they need and are so thankful that I was able to help them in a timely manner.  There are many services available to injured victims.

I was reading my local newspaper today and came accross this seminar and thought I’d pass it along to anyone who may want to attend.

Pain Management 101

Wednesday, March 25 10:30-11:30

Complimentary seminar with Theresa McInerney from the Rehabilitation Centre for Chronic Pain at the Ottawa Hospital, will be at Amica at Westboro Park to discuss pain management, types, signs, symptoms and treatments.  Space is limited, call to reserve.
Amica at Westboro Park: A  Wellness and Vitality Residence

491 Richmond Road, Ottawa ON         613  -728-9274

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What are “Accident Benefits” ?

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Accident Benefits Insurance Claims, Ottawa Car Accidents, Personal Injury Claims on March 12th, 2009

David Hollingsworth, Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer has a team of professional working with him in the area of Accident Benefits. Following is a summary of the most commonly-accessed accident benefits. It is not a complete list of all available benefits.

  • Income replacement. You are entitled to 80% of your net income to a maximum of $400 per week if you are substantially unable to perform the essential tasks of your occupation or employment during the first 104 weeks. Thereafter, you can continue to receive these benefits as long as you are continuously disabled from any occupation for which you are reasonably suited by education, training and experience for up to $400 a week or 80% of your net income.
  • You may receive non-earner benefits of up to $185 a week if you are not employed. If you suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life as a result of the injuries from the accident. No benefits are payable under this category for the first six months after the accident.
  • Caregiver costs of up to $250 a week, if you were the primary caregiver of a person in need (with whom you were residing), plus $50 for each additional person in need of care
  • Medical and rehabilitation costs (above OHIP) to a maximum of $100,000 for up to 10 years for a non-catastrophic injury, and up to $1,000,000 for the rest of the victim’s life in the case of a catastrophic injury.
  • Special Attendant Care of up to $3,000 a month for two years for a non-catastrophic injury, and up to $6,000 a month for the victim’s lifetime for a catastrophic injury.
  • Housekeeping and Home Maintenance of up to $100 per week.
  • Death Benefits of $25,000 for the spouse of the victim; $10,000 for each of the victim’s dependents; $10,000 to the person who cared for the victim; up to $6,000 for funeral expenses.
  • Travel Expenses for family members or those living with the accident victim for their visiting costs during treatment or recovery.
  • Lost Education benefits for students to a maximum of $15,000.

For more information, contact David  at   www.ottawainjury.ca or e-mail david@ottawainjury.ca

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A magical evening for a great cause..

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources on March 6th, 2009

On March 4th, the Ottawa Office of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) of Ontario held a very successful fundraising event:   The 2009 Champagne Charity Auction.  Preliminary figures indicate that $42,000 was raised!  Great news, especially in these tough economic times.  It demonstrates how a community can work together and realizes the importance of supporting the grass roots of a local community and helping those with spinal cord injuries.  Although I was in Toronto, at an event which raised money for spinal cord research, I was happy to support this event by providing a donation that went towards funding for those who could otherwise not attend.

 The funds raised are used to help with the running of the peer support program, counseling, information sessions and really anything else that can be done for those members of the CPA and their families.

There are 350 – 400 new spinal cord injuries every year in Ontario (approx. one per day).   Financial support for CPA Ontario is one of the best investments in people that you can make. Your donation could make a life-altering difference.  Visit http://www.cpaont.org/page/donate  for more information.

 

 

 

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Some accidents can be avoided…

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, safety on March 3rd, 2009

Accidents happen..yes they do..but some can be avoided.  The Ottawa police have announced that this month they are targeting drivers who run red lights and those who tailgate. I say great !  The statistics surrounding accidents that relate to red lights and tailgating  is unbelievable.  These types of accidents CAN easily be avoided.   There are so many things in our lives that we can’t control but running a red or tailgating another motor vehicle, we can.  I know, we never want to be late, I get it- trust me I get it….but really?  What’s a few minutes here and a few minutes there?  I’m sure you would agree, it’s better than winding up in hospital thinking to yourself..what just happenned?  Drive safely !                                                                                                 -David

 Check out the statistics and accidents in the Ottawa area.

Police target red-light runners, tailgaters

The Ottawa CitizenFebruary 27, 2009

 Ottawa police will crack down next month on drivers who run red lights and tailgate. In 2007, 916 reportable collisions occurred on Ottawa roads due to drivers failing to stop at red lights, police said. The collisions resulted in two deaths and 416 injuries — 14 of which were life-threatening, according to police. Also that year, tailgating led to 4,716 rear-end collisions, police said. The collisions resulted in four deaths and 1,470 injuries — 17 of which were life-threatening, according to police. Rear-enders are the most frequent type of collision in Ottawa and account for one-third of all collisions in the city, police said. The increased focus on red-light running and tailgating is part of the City of Ottawa’s Integrated Road Safety Program through its Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.

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What is David up to these days ?

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Resources on February 27th, 2009

David is….supporting the Canadian Paraplegic Association at the Champagne Charity Auction

March 4, 2009- at the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

All proceeds will benefit CPA Ontario and its vital work to help people with spinal cord injuries and other

physical disabilities lead full and productive lives in our community.

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David is… keeping up to date on all of the latest information with the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association professional development seminars.

Accident Benefits Files & Tort Discoveries

Mar 06, 2009 at OBA Conference Centre, Toronto

This program has been accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada towards the professional development requirement for certification.

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David is….playing in the Charity Law Classic Hockey Tournament run by the American and Canadian Spinal Research Organizations.

Mar 04, 2009 Westwood Arena, Toronto

Shoot For A Cure Hockey seeks to raise funds for spinal cord research, to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries in hockey and to promote prevention of hockey-related spinal cord injuries through the Play it Cool ™ prevention program.  Since the induction of Shoot For A Cure over $2,000,000 dollars have been raised to further research and development for continued commitment of our ultimate goal to find a cure and prevent future injury.

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David is….voluntering with a local elementary school to deliver the Mock Trial Program through the Ontario Bar Association.

March-April 2009, Jack Donohue PS, Kanata

David will attend the classroom and provide the students with an overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System, introduce the fact scenario for the mock trial, and then ‘walk through’ the various duties of the jurors, the witnesses and the lawyers. 

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David is….volunteering at and supporting the “Run for REACH”

April 26, 2009, Ottawa City Hall  

Reach Canada is a non-profit organisation which provides lawyer referral services and on-going educational programs to people with disabilities (physical, psychiatric, invisible such as Heart disease, Cancer, Colitis), their family members, law students and social/health service providers.

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Farm accident in Ottawa-Pontiac area

Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Renfrew Accidents on February 25th, 2009

OTTAWA — A 19-year-old man is dead following an accident involving machinery on a farm in the Pontiac area.

Quebec police said Wednesday that emergency services — fire, ambulance and police — went to a farm near Clarendon Tuesday after receiving a 4 p.m. report that a man had been injured while working with a farm machine.

 The injured man was taken to hospital in Shawville and later to Gatineau Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The young man’s name has not been released. Police continue to investigate. More to come…

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Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Injury and Accidents on February 2nd, 2009

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