How to be a Good Witness in Ontario
Most of the time what happened in a personal injury accident is clear, but there are a lot of instances where what bystanders say can make a big difference. Here are some steps you can take to make sure that you do a good job as a witness: • [...]
Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer and Fear will turn into Hope
For our most seriously injured clients, the fear that follows a devastating motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You may be experiencing: Fear about your health Fear about your financial future Fear that the insurance company is taking advantage of you Fear about the security of your family After [...]
From Frustration and Worry to Satisfaction and Peace of Mind
How hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle your accident claim will radically change your post-accident experience If you are like most accident victims, your life has been chaos since you were hurt: You are in pain You are rushing to medical appointments Your insurance company is demanding forms and [...]
What are the New Changes to Statutory Accident Benefits in Ontario?
The government recently made changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits that will affect personal injury victims. There are three major changes that will have an impact on personal injury law.
Litigation Loans for Personal Injury Plaintiffs- Friend or Foe?
There is probably no question that a personal injury lawyer hates more from a client than: "Can I get loan against my prospective settlement or judgment"? If the personal injury client is asking for a litigation loan, chances are that the client is in pretty serious financial peril. This is [...]
10 Lessons for Settlement Success After an Accident
Want to get the best possible settlement as quickly and painlessly as possible after an Ottawa car accident or slip and fall accident? Check out these 10 tips: Accept the help your medical team offers. Say "yes" to every offer of rehabilitation and every specialist referral. Follow your medical [...]
Pedestrian Accident at Booth and Carling in Ottawa West
A 47-year old man was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Carling Avenue and Booth Street on October 12, 2013, Thanksgiving Saturday. The pedestrian was said to have suffered serious orthopedic injuries, as well as a head injury. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. What to expect after [...]
Cyclist, Two Teen Drivers Injured at Orchardview and Innes in Accident
The Ottawa Sun is reporting that three teens were injured at the intersection of Orchardview and Innes Roads in Ottawa's east end on Monday, October 14, 2013. The motor vehicle accident involved two cars, each driven by a 17 year old woman, and a 17 year old cyclist. All three [...]
Need info About the Bus Accident? Watch us on CTVMorningLive
Ottawa personal injury lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth will be on CTV MorningLive on Thursday, October 3 at 7:25 am to provide important information about what to do if you were injured on the OCTranspo bus that was involved in the terrible VIA Rail train accident on September 18, 2013. Find out: [...]
How to Get Accident Benefits after the Ottawa Bus – Train Accident
Callers have been asking how to obtain statutory accident benefits after the bus accident at Woodroffe and Fallowfield on September 18, 2013. If you have your own car insurance, or live with a family member who has car insurance, call that insurance company to report the accident. Request that the [...]
