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 [...]
How to Prepare for a Defence Medical Assessment or an Insurer’s Exam
Here are four easy steps to help you get a fair medical assessment by doctors hired by an insurance company in your Ottawa accident case. Be very clear during the medical assessment about what your pain is in terms of how you describe it to the medical assessor. Use words [...]
Why is Hiring an Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Better Than Handling the Case on Your Own?
Finding an Ottawa personal injury lawyer in the wake of your Ontario car accident can be a daunting task. After all, putting the outcome of your personal injury case in someone else’s hands requires a lot of trust and faith that the result will be in your best interest. [...]
Three Women Injured in Orleans Motor Vehicle Accident
The Ottawa Citizen is reporting that a two-vehicle collision in Orleans, Ontario injured three women in their twenties on August 11, 2012 in the afternoon. Airbags deployed in both vehicles and there was significant damage to both vehicles. The door of one of the vehicles was removed by firefighters in [...]
Bad News for Accident Victims if Police Don’t Attend the Scene
News reports on Saturday suggest that the Ottawa Police Service is planning to reduce its attendance at motor vehicle accident scenes in order to reduce police costs in this area. The plan is, apparently, to have people attend a collision reporting centre. If this plan solidifies, it will be of [...]
Coroner Releases Report on Ontario Bicycle Accident Deaths
The Coroner released a report on Ontario bicycle accident deaths from 2006 to 2010. In particular, the report reviews 129 bicycle deaths during this time period. In addition, the report notes that "in 2009, over 26,000 people in Ontario visited an Emergency Department for treatment of an injury sustained [...]
In an Ottawa Accident Without Insurance?
I was injured in an Ottawa accident where I was driving without proper insurance on my car. Can I sue? Even if you did not cause the Ottawa car accident, you cannot usually advance a claim or sue the at-fault party if you were knowingly driving without insurance. Whether or [...]
How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
Every year in Ottawa and throughout Ontario there are hundreds of motorcycle accidents. Many of these accidents result in serious injury and some are even fatal. Many of these accidents and injuries are avoidable. Knowledge and prevention are key tools in remaining safe when riding a motorcycle. Reasons for [...]
Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accidents: City of Ottawa
Of all the possible accidents, the hit-and-run accident is often the one that grabs the most headlines and attention. Society tends to accept that motorcycle accidents do happen but, not taking proper measures and responsibility when you have been involved in a motorcycle accident is seen as a slap in [...]
What if I am in an Ottawa Accident and Not Wearing My Seat Belt?
It is widely accepted that seat belts can help prevent or reduce injury in the event of a car accident. Further, wearing a seat belt while driving or riding in a vehicle is mandatory across Canada, and failing to do so is considered a punishable offence. Consequently, there are [...]
