Ottawa Lawyer: Settling Your Ontario Accident Benefits on Your Own?
If you have had an Ontario motor vehicle accident and more than one year has passed, if you are handling your case without an Ontario personal injury lawyer, your accident benefits insurer may approach you to settle your claim. If you settle your claim, all future accident benefits will [...]
The Risks of Letting Someone Borrow Your Car in Ontario
Letting someone borrow your car can have massive consequences. Before you ever lend out your vehicle, whether to a friend or a family member, it is important to know the full extent of what you are putting at stake. Insurance Follows the Vehicle As a rule of thumb, insurance [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer: What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury caused by an external force severely damaging the brain. It can often lead to serious disabilities or even death. Because TBI affects the brain, it is completely different than injuring another organ or limb. Our brains are connected to all aspects [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer: Treating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
If you or someone you know has suffered a serious Ottawa head injury — whether due to a car accident, a bad fall, or another type of accident — you might be familiar with the term traumatic brain injury (TBI). Typically caused by a severe blow to the head, [...]
Ottawa Lawyer : Traumatic Brain Injury in Canada
Traumatic brain injury is generally caused due to a severe blow to the skull or due to whirling forces on the brain. Most often than not, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the outcome of motor vehicle accidents, falls and physical abuse. If you or any of your loved ones [...]
Canadian Statistics on Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegia and Quadriplegia)
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia are spinal cord injuries with no known cure. These spinal cord injuries are extreme in nature and have the potential to impede the future enjoyment of life of the unfortunate victim, particularly if the injury is accompanied by financial hardship. If you are suffering a paraplegic [...]
Loud Music While Driving
Think before you turn it up: Don’t let the music get in the way of safe driving Whether it’s relaxing to a mellow tune or getting amped up by a loud beat, all of us have felt the impact of music at some point in our lives. Playing music [...]
How are damages assessed in an Ontario personal injury case?
Evaluating Your Options After an Ottawa Car Accident If you have been in an Ottawa car accident, you are probably wondering if you should start a legal action and if so, how much your case may be worth. In most cases, it takes time to assess the damages of [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Accident Compensation for Out-of-Pocket Damages (Economic Loss)
The expenses you incur and the income you lose are often very significant components of your claim for compensation. Generally, these are objective costs to you that can be calculated with relative ease as long as someone is keeping track. Managing Medical Expenses After an Ontario Accident As an [...]
Get Your Personal Injury Questions Answered!
Seeking Answers to Your Personal Injury Questions? Q&A Session with Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger Q: What can Auger Hollingsworth do for me? A: During our consultation, our personal injury lawyers will tell you what steps we can take to access insurance money for you in the shortest time [...]
