The Most Dangerous Intersections in Ottawa
According to an article in the August 18th edition of The Ottawa Citizen, a recently released city report names the intersection at Riverside Drive and Hunt Club Road the most dangerous in Ottawa. With 53 crashes reported in 2011, Riverside/Hunt Club has the highest number of collisions of any [...]
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer on the Radio
Auger Hollingsworth is delighted to announce that lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth will be live on 580 CFRA on Saturday, August 18, 2012. That's 580 on the AM radio dial. Brenda will be answering live calls about all things personal injury. If you have a question or comment, we hope to hear from [...]
WSIAT Tribunal Preserves Car Accident Victim’s Right to Sue
The Workplace Safety Insurance Appeals Tribunal released a 29-page decision today preserving our client's right to sue for damages for compensation following a single vehicle accident where she was the passenger. Our client had advanced a claim for compensation. In addition to defending the claim, the insurance company for the [...]
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 [...]
I was in a serious car accident in Ottawa, what do I do?
In an Ottawa accident? Here are some basic steps to take right away to protect yourself. Get the other driver’s information, including: Name Address, Telephone Vehicle licence plate, make and model Driver’s licence number Other driver’s insurance company and policy number If the other driver tries to deny you any [...]
What Should I Wear to Examination for Discovery in an Accident Case?
If you are ever in an Ottawa accident, you may have to take part in an examination for discovery as part of your legal proceedings. Understanding what this process entails and knowing how to present yourself can help you achieve success in your lawsuit. What is an Examination for [...]
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 [...]
GCS of 9 or Below as a Basis for Catastrophic Injury After an Ontario Accident
The Ottawa personal injury team at Auger Hollingsworth was recently successful at having our client identified as having suffered a catastrophic injury on the eve of a FSCO arbitration. The insurer had denied that our client was catastrophically injured, despite the fact that she was noted to have suffered [...]
Questions at Examination for Discovery in Ontario
Are you going to be examined for discovery in a car accident case in Ontario? Here are some topics you will likely be asked about by the lawyer for the at fault driver's insurance company: Your Background: Your name Address Education Marital / Family Status Your Home: The layout [...]
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 [...]
