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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer’s Secrets to a Successful Discovery
While the legal process can be overwhelming and challenging for someone who has recently suffered a personal injury, it should be comforting to know that there are a few things you can do to make your experience more positive. Navigating the Legal Process with the Right Ontario Injury Lawyer [...]
Ontario Car Accident- Justin Bieber’s Grandparents Injured in Single Vehicle Accident
Canadian musician Justin Bieber's grandfather Bruce Dale was sent to hospital with broken ribs after rolling his SUV off a highway and into a ditch. Justin Bieber’s grandmother Diane Dale was a passenger in the Hyundai Santa Fe which slid off a slippery road in Stratford, Ontario. Mrs. Dale [...]
Alfred Ontario Car Accident Kills Two
OTTAWA ACCIDENT LAWYER- On January 3, 2012 two people, including an Ottawa man, were killed in a head-on crash involving a tractor trailer on Highway 17. The accident happened near Alfred, Ontario early in the morning. It is reported that a pickup truck and a transport truck collided on the County [...]
Baseline Rd and Rockway Crescent is a Dangerous Intersection
On Friday December 17, 2011, Ottawa Fire Fighters extricated a 22 year old man from a BMW after a two-vehicle collision on Baseline Road at Rockway Crescent. The man is described as having suffered a fractrued pelvis, chest injuries and multiple lacerations. He was taken to the hospital in serous condition. [...]
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer Welcomes Skating Helmet Law
OTTAWA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER- We are very pleased that Ottawa children aged 10 and under will be required to wear helmets during public skating sessions held in City of Ottawa facilities starting January 1, 2012. In a press release accompanying the law's announcement, the City estimated that 5,700 Ottawa children receive medical treatment in emergency rooms, [...]
