So your car has just been hit – what do you do next? Keep these 10 steps in mind once you hear that crunch sound. Stay calm: stop your car in a safe place and turn your flashers on. Take a deep breath. Don’t apologize: Anything you say can [...]

What’s out on the road can be out of our control, but we can maintain maximum safety within our car to help avoid injuries during a car accident . We all know about wearing seat belts, but what else can we do to make sure we’re safe? Make sure [...]

We get asked why we still offer free consultations to accident victims after all these years. Don’t lawyers charge $300-400 per hour? Here is why we do it. Every month we get a number of calls from accident victims who settled their case on their own and accepted too little [...]

Playing sports is a great way to stay fit and have fun. Make sure your exercise routine stays that way by preventing injuries before they happen.

One accident is bad enough, but imagine having two accidents in a row! Double accidents are unfortunately common.

Part of learning how to drive is using a car without your parents looking over your shoulder. Letting your young adult borrow your car is fine as long as you ensure that they know and understand the full extent of the consequences. Here’s what you need to know If [...]

Crack the compensation code and learn what you deserve after a slip and fall accident by contacting the personal injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth.

With university reading week coming up, and March break just around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to return to a vacation question Brenda received on CTV Ottawa Morning Live. Question: “I suffered an injury while on vacation in Mexico, and have been getting surgeries [...]

The use of Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites has increased dramatically over the past few years. In response, injured victims involved in a claim or lawsuit should be more aware than ever that what they post could have a major impact on the case and final settlement. [...]

Need to show the insurance company you're no sucker? Done! Ottawa personal injury lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth tells you how.