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 [...]
Slip and Fall Case Study: Marlene
Marlene sustained serious physical and psychological injuries after slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk with no salt, sand or grit. Despite her wearing a sturdy pair of winter boots, as she fell, her legs went in opposite direction and she felt a stretch in her right hip. In the [...]
New book by Ottawa law firm lifts the lid on personal injury industry playbook
Mistakes, myths and missed opportunities: Revealing new book by Ottawa law firm gives Ontarians play-by-play for taking on the system of personal injury claims Road to Recovery (2022) by Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press kit attached Ottawa, ON (January 24th, 2022) – A ‘how-to’ book by [...]
Motor Vehicle Case Study: Chloe
In the early hours of a winter day, Chloe’s husband Scott was pronounced dead in a tragic snowmobile accident after spending several hours drinking at the local pub in Renfrew. At the time of the accident, the couple was happily married with three sons. The family lived comfortably off Scott’s [...]
Tune in and Ask the Expert (Brenda, that is!)
We’re continuing our Ask the Expert series on CTV going into the new year. Don’t forget to tune into CTV Ottawa on these days to ask Brenda a question and learn a little more about personal injury law. Upcoming Ask the Expert Segments: Wednesday, January 12th 2022 [...]
Do you have long COVID-19? What you need to know about making a claim.
With the recent Ontario government announcement that PCR tests will only be available to certain groups, people fearing they may contract long COVID-19 may be discouraged – but they shouldn’t be. True, some insurers are denying claims for inability to work, citing a lack of proof that the patient contracted [...]
From the ground up: What do lawyers actually do to build a case?
Any fan of LA Law knows that lawyers have plenty of meetings, make phone calls and take notes at the start of a case and, voila, 22 minutes of screen time later, the case is resolved. If only it was that easy. The truth is that behind the scenes, [...]