The Danger of the Freeze-Thaw Cycle for Ontario Pedestrians
Winter presents a unique challenge for pedestrians with the perilous freeze-thaw cycles that often make sidewalks and paths treacherously slippery. These cycles occur when the temperature fluctuates around the freezing point, causing snow and ice to melt during the day and refreeze at night, creating a slick, invisible layer [...]
Ontario Snowmobile Accident? Auger Hollingsworth Can Help You Get Compensation
As the winter season progresses and temperatures begin to rise, many outdoor enthusiasts in Ontario look forward to engaging in spring snowmobiling. However, the warming weather brings with it a set of dangers that every snowmobiler should be aware of to ensure their safety and the safety of others. [...]
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, lawyers [...]
How do we put a dollar value on your injury? Here’s the scoop.
In Canada, the amount of money you can receive for pain and suffering is capped at just under $400,000, indexed to inflation. But if you are not at the cap because of the nature of your injuries, we research what judges have decided in cases like yours. If there’s any [...]
What are Statutory Accident Benefits and what do they cover
Statutory Accident Benefits, or SABS, pay for expenses related to car accident injuries in Ontario. The coverage pays for health costs NOT covered by OHIP or the government. These benefits offer support to victims recovering from injury and help with related income expenses. The SABS schedule is a form of [...]
Want the best possible outcome for your personal injury case? You must read this.
Optimizing Your Personal Injury Case: A Must-Read Guide You signed on the dotted line, met with your team at Auger Hollingsworth and breathed easy knowing you’re in good hands. You were also given a copy of the Auger Hollingsworth Welcome magazine…but in the post-accident shuffle, you just never got [...]
The Road to Recovery: Navigating Your Successful Personal Injury Case in Ontario
We are delighted to share that the new book by Richard Auger and Brenda Hollingsworth, The Road to Recovery, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The book is written for people who have been involved in an accident and their loved ones, as well for lawyers and paralegals who [...]
The Road to Recovery by Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger (2022)
For too long, the process of resolving a personal injury claim after a serious accident has been a deep, dark secret. It’s only become even more perplexing in recent years, as so-called settlement mill firms have moved into Ontario and started promoting the instant gratification of fast settlements. [...]
