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 [...]
4 True Facts About Ontario Insurance Claims After a Car Accident
1. An Ottawa auto accident claim is not a get rich quick scheme. Awards of money for pain and suffering are very modest in Ontario. The most severe injuries (think quadriplegia or the worst brain injury) will receive less than $350,000 for pain and suffering. Sometimes injured victims receive [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
