Things To Consider After a Motorcycle Accident
Riding a motorcycle carries with it a higher burden of responsibility than for most drivers on the roads. You are not encased in a steel frame and you do not have the added protection of seatbelts and airbags. Riders must exercise extra caution as they are more vulnerable to [...]
Catastrophic Injury? What is a Catastrophic Injury? Ontario Accident Lawyer
In the context of a motor vehicle accident, including a car-pedestrian, car-bicycle, motorcycle or truck accident, the term "catastrophic injury" has a very specific meaning. When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, you are entitled to statutory accident benefits. These benefits are usually paid by your [...]
Ottawa Physiatrists- Who are Ottawa’s Physiatrists
If you have been injured in an accident, your family physician may recommend that you see a physiatrist for a diagnosis and rehab plan for your injuries. If you live in Ottawa, the College of Physicians and Surgeons identifies the available physiatrists as follows: Acharya, Meenaxi Surendra Elisabeth [...]
GCS of 9 or Below as a Basis for Catastrophic Injury After an Ontario Accident
The Ottawa personal injury team at Auger Hollingsworth was recently successful at having our client identified as having suffered a catastrophic injury on the eve of a FSCO arbitration. The insurer had denied that our client was catastrophically injured, despite the fact that she was noted to have suffered [...]
Questions at Examination for Discovery in Ontario
Are you going to be examined for discovery in a car accident case in Ontario? Here are some topics you will likely be asked about by the lawyer for the at fault driver's insurance company: Your Background: Your name Address Education Marital / Family Status Your Home: The layout [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer: Understanding the Glasgow Coma Scale
Ottawa Injury Lawyer: Understanding the Glasgow Coma Scale If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Ottawa, you may have heard of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which is a system used by doctors to evaluate and diagnose the symptoms associated with [...]
Ottawa Injury Lawyer: Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury, typically caused by a severe blow to the head. TBI has many different symptoms and can cause a wide variety of problems and disabilities for those affected. While TBI cannot always be completely cured, and while the recovery process can be long [...]
Do I have a Claim after Ottawa OC Transpo Bus Crash?
Ottawa, Wednesday, February 8th. Rush hour traffic was sent into gridlock when two OC Transpo buses collided on the transit way near Tunney’s Pasture and Holland Avenue. Bus route # 61 and bus route # 98 crashed, forcing police and OC Transpo officials to shut down the busy Ottawa bus [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Ottawa Cyclist Struck By Alleged Drunk Driver
OTTAWA- On February 2, 2012, an Ottawa cyclist was hit by a car driven by, what some witnesses claim was, a drunk driver. The 31 year old cyclist was riding in Ottawa on Carling Avenue near Archibald St. when he was struck. He was rushed to hospital with critical head [...]
How can I get my car insurance company to pay my expenses?
If you have been injured in an Ontario car accident, you may be wondering who will pay for the expenses you incur during your recovery. In many cases, your car insurance company will be able to cover your expenses, but there is a specific process you have to follow [...]
