Will you take my Ottawa accident case on a contingency basis?
Ottawa Lawyer -- For many of our Ottawa personal injury clients, we will accept their case on a contingency basis. Taking a case on contingency means that the lawyer’s fees are contingent (or dependent) on the outcome of the case. This means that if the client does not recover [...]
If I hire a lawyer for my Ottawa injury case, does that mean there will be a trial?
Ottawa Lawyer -- Hiring a lawyer for your Ottawa personal injury case does not necessarily mean that you will have to go to trial. In fact, most personal injury cases are settled out of court. In Ontario, less than five percent of injury cases go to trial. These statistics [...]
I was in an accident in Ontario but live out of province, can I still sue?
Ottawa Lawyer -- Even in if you live outside of Ottawa or Ontario, you can still work with a personal injury lawyer here and recover damages in Ontario. You do not need to live in Ontario in order to receive compensation for the injuries you received while visiting Ontario. Our [...]
How long do I have to sue after an Ontario accident?
Ottawa Lawyer -- There is a two year limitation period for most adult personal injury cases in Ontario. This means that you must hire a lawyer and begin the legal process within two years of your accident. In some circumstances, shorter notice requirements are in place which means that [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer | Guide to Hiring a Great Lawyer
We came across this great little book, written by a non-lawyer, that outlines what injured victims should look for when they are choosing a personal injury lawyer.
Ottawa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth
OTTAWA ACCIDENT LAWYER - As an Ottawa personal injury lawyer, I appreciate that spinal cord injury completely changes your life and the lives of those you love. Paralysis changes everything. And, of course, it results in huge financial costs for ongoing medical care, attendant care, medical equipment, adaptive technologies, [...]
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Ontario Accident Lawyer?
If you have been injured in an accident, the personal injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth work with clients to develop a payment plan that will work for you. Most personal injury lawyer's cases are funded on a contingency fee basis. This means our personal injury lawyers are paid a percentage [...]
NEW BOOK HELPS ONTARIO WOMEN COPE WITH CAR ACCIDENTS
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth’s Book “Crash Course: A Savvy Woman’s Guide to Ontario Accident Claims” Helps Women Through the Settlement and Legal Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2009, Ottawa, ON - Ottawa lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth has authored a new book written to help women protect their legal [...]
Ottawa Brain Injury Lawyer | Accident Claim
Just like in the movies and John Grisham novels, if you have been seriously injured some personal injury lawyers, or people working on their behalf, will approach you in the hospital. Sometimes, they "pop their heads in" while purportedly visiting another client nearby. While it is okay to speak to [...]
Good Ottawa Lawyers Don’t Call You First
Quite frankly, hiring a lawyer just because he/she pops into your room at the hospital is not a great idea. For many people who are seriously injured in an accident, your claim may amount to millions of dollars.
