Do I Need Individual Disability Insurance If I’m Covered By My Group Plan?
Understanding Disability Insurance: A Vital Safety Net for Employees Many employees are concerned about what would happen to them and their families should they become hurt or sick and unable to work. It’s a valid concern, to be sure. Keep in mind, according to a 2017 report by the [...]
Can an Ottawa Injury Lawyer Review My Settlement Documents?
About a year ago, a very nice lady met me for a consultation after a slip and fall. I really liked her and felt badly for her. She was a single mother with kids and this accident had thrown her for a loop. We met. We spoke on the phone.
Settling an Ontario Accident Claim: Ottawa Lawyer
In July of 2008, I was happy for an Ottawa car accident victim whose claim we settled.
Ottawa Car Accident Injuries – Brain Injury
Recognizing Common Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can manifest in various ways, affecting a person's life. Here are some of the most common symptoms classified into different categories: Physical Symptoms seizures of all types muscle spasticity double vision, blurred vision, or low vision blindness loss [...]
Ottawa Lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth Featured in Distinctive Women Magazine
Auger Hollingsworth's founding lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth was honored in May to be featured in Distinctive Women Magazine . Brenda was interviewed for the article earlier this year and was photographed by the very talented Michelle Valberg. Brenda Hollingsworth: Recognizing an Accomplished Ottawa Lawyer There are many fantastic Ottawa women [...]
Will My Child Have to Testify in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Many parents are reluctant to seek legal compensation or to consult a personal injury lawyer for their children after an Ontario personal injury because they worry that their child will be traumatized or re-victimized by the Ontario court process. Understanding Child Testimony in Personal Injury Cases We understand your [...]
What Are Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Damages?
In civil lawsuits in Ontario, a claimant may seek various types of damages and it is important to understand the differences between them. Compensatory damages, which are often sought in personal injury cases, are intended to financially compensate a person for injuries caused by the wrongful or negligent act [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Samantha
Don’t think a personal injury lawyer can make a difference? Check out what we did for our client, Samantha, after she suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Samantha was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left her with severe injuries and an inability to care for her [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Noah
Think your life is over after a serious motor vehicle accident? Noah was surprised to learn that there is life after disability—if you choose the right lawyer. On a cold January morning, Noah was stopped at an intersection on his way home from work. Suddenly, a car rear-ended him, propelling [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Case Study: Liam
What if hiring a personal injury lawyer after an accident could change your life? Liam’s life was changed when he hired Auger Hollingsworth after a serious bike accident. On his bike ride to work at a coffee shop, Liam was struck by a taxi driver trying to overpass another car. [...]
