Had an Ottawa Accident? Remember, Honesty is the Best Policy
Ottawa Lawyer: If you have had a serious Ottawa accident, no matter what, do not exaggerate your losses in terms of pain and suffering or in terms of out-of-pocket expenses. To do so is the kiss of death for your case. You effectively play into the insurance company’s premise [...]
Ottawa Lawyer: Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?
In the largest study of its kind, American researchers have determined that in personal injury lawsuits more often than not, it is a mistake for the plaintiff (injured party) to go to trial when there is a settlement on the table. The study found that in 61% of cases, [...]
Limitation Periods and Ontario Accident Cases
For most Ontario car accidents, slip and fall accidents, product liability accidents and other claims there is a basic two-year limitation period running from the day that the claim is discovered. This means most people have two years in which to start a lawsuit. However, the limitation period is [...]
Get a Fair Settlement from your Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident
1. Get appropriate medical care promptly following the auto accident: Call 9-1-1. Let trained medical professionals evaluate your injuries and take you to the hospital if needed. 2. Tell the truth but only the truth: Many accident victims speculate about the extent of their injuries or the cause of the [...]
Ottawa Lawyer Explains: Your Claim Fails if You Lie!
As Ontario personal injury lawyers we are telling it like it is. You lie, you lose your accident case. Here are 6 lies that will tank your Ontario Accident case. Fast: 1. Hide past car accidents from your lawyer. 2. Hide past injuries. 3. Exaggerate your income loss. 4. Misrepresent your activity level. [...]
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers: Damages for Pain and Suffering / Non-Pecuniary Damages in Ontario
Your personal injury lawyer will tell you that the information and evidence an Ontario injured accident victim gathers and collects to support his or her claim for damages for pain and suffering is very helpful if it provides evidence of how the accident has impacted the victim’s life. In Ontario, the calculation [...]
Track the Impact of Your Ontario Accident on Your Life- Ottawa Lawyer
The Ottawa injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth tell every client we meet to keep records of the effect of the accident on their lives. The clients who enjoy the best outcomes are the clients who get this advice shortly after their accident and who follow it carefully. Your Ottawa personal [...]
Be Mindful of Limitation Periods in Your Ontario Accident Claim
Most Ontario motor vehicle accident claims on behalf of an adult must be started within two years of the date of the accident. However, to preserve your right to pre-judgment interest, you are required to give a form of notice to the drivers against whom you may claim within 120 [...]
Don’t Settle Your Ontario Accident Case Too Quickly
The personal injury lawyers at Ottawa accident law firm Auger Hollingsworth often get calls from clients or other people handling their own claims who are very eager to resolve their personal injury accident claim to obtain a quick cash settlement. Sometimes, our advice has to be to encourage them to [...]
Ontario Lawyer | You and The Insurance Adjuster- Understanding the Adjuster’s Role
The most serious mistake injured victims make is believing that the Ontario insurance adjuster is on their side and is working for them.
