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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
