As a cyclist, how am I compensated for my bicycle loss in a motor vehicle-cyclist accident?
As a cycling and fitness enthusiast I know all too well how much a well-maintained bike can cost annually, especially if it is used as a main mode of transportation.A common question is, “ In the event of a motor vehicle - cyclist accident can I claim the expense of my bike [...]
Serious motor vehicle-pedestrian accident leaves at 13-year-old Ottawa boy in Hospital.
June 25, 2013 - A 13-year-old boy suffered head injuries and is in serious, but stable condition at a local hospital after being struck by a van near Ogilvie and Montreal Road. He was crossing the street. Paramedics said the boy was conscious on scene and was treated [...]
Perth Car Accident Follows Police Chase
April 10, 2013 - Three teens were seriously injured in a car accident near Perth, Ontario on Wednesday morning. The accident happened when the vehicle crashed into a hydro pole in the area of County Road 10 between Richardson Side Road and Ford Road. The vehicle had earlier been involved [...]
Winchester Car Accident Hospitalizes Two Men
Two drivers were hospitalized after a morning car accident on April 11, 2013 at about 6 a.m. The accident happened on Highway 31, south of Winchester, between county roads 38 and 43. News reports indicate that both drivers were trapped in their vehicles and that both had serious injuries. The two drivers, [...]
Unconscious at the Accident Scene?
If you have suffered any type of car accident, a recurring quesion by the insurance company and your medical team will be about whether or not you were unconscious at the accident scene. There are certainly many reasons from a medical standpoint why this is very important to know. [...]
Fatal Car Accident near Carleton Place
A fatal car accident near Carleton Place on March 28, 2013 at 8:45 pm has claimed two lives. The Beckwith Township accident took place on Old Richmond Road near Crooked Side Road. The collision involved a pick-up truck and a small sedan. Tragically, two occupants of the sedan, both [...]
Fractures after a Serious Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have suffered a fracture after a serious Ottawa motor vehicle accident, you will likely have ca claim for pain and suffering against the driver who caused the accident. This is true regardless of whether you were a passenger, cyclist or another driver. Call Brenda Hollingsworth at 613 860-4529 [...]
Serious Ottawa Car Accident After Winter Storm
A tragic fatal car accident on the 401 near Prescott killed a 57 year old man this week, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Early reports indicate that the severe winter weather is to blame for the motor vehicle accident which also injured other people. What Happens when Weather Causes [...]
Ottawa Police Pilot Electronic Car Accident Report Forms
According to this article, some Ottawa police vehicles are now equipped to process motor vehicle accident report forms electronically. Introduced as a cost saving measure, this initiative is intended to reduce the time police officers spend at the scene of Ottawa motor vehicle accidents. Currently, the motor vehicle accident [...]
Serious Car and OC Transpo accident in Nepean
The Ottawa Sun is reporting a very serious OC Transpo accident in the area of Meadowlands between Indian Road and Viewmount in Nepean, Ontario. The accident was on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 around 11 pm. Three occupants of a car that collided with an OC Transpo bus were injured, one [...]