Cycling Deaths Lead to Calls for Increased Ottawa Bicycle Infrastructure
Two Ottawa cycling deaths this summer, combined with multiple Ottawa cycling injuries and countless close calls have left Ottawa bicycle enthusiasts spinning. If we accept that we are in a climate crisis (and how can we not?), surely we must do everything in our power as a City to promote [...]
Pedestrian Accident at Booth and Carling in Ottawa West
A 47-year old man was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Carling Avenue and Booth Street on October 12, 2013, Thanksgiving Saturday. The pedestrian was said to have suffered serious orthopedic injuries, as well as a head injury. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. What to expect after [...]
OC Transpo Bus – Via Rail Train Accident
September 18, 2013- Today's fatal accident involving a double decker OC Transpo city bus and a Via Rail train has left Ottawa in shock. At least 40 families are facing the grief and sorrow that accompanies a fatal motor vehicle accident or one involving serious personal injury. If you were [...]
Fatal Car Accident near Carleton Place
A fatal car accident near Carleton Place on March 28, 2013 at 8:45 pm has claimed two lives. The Beckwith Township accident took place on Old Richmond Road near Crooked Side Road. The collision involved a pick-up truck and a small sedan. Tragically, two occupants of the sedan, both [...]
Fractures after a Serious Ottawa Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have suffered a fracture after a serious Ottawa motor vehicle accident, you will likely have ca claim for pain and suffering against the driver who caused the accident. This is true regardless of whether you were a passenger, cyclist or another driver. Call Brenda Hollingsworth at 613 860-4529 [...]
Wrist Fractures and Car Accidents: A Few Quick Facts
Wrist fractures are a frequent injury in car accidents usually due to the force exerted when sudden impact forces the drivers hand back on the steering wheel. So common are these types of breaks they are designated with the acronym FOOSH, or Fall On Outstretched Hand. Whether it’s a [...]
What is the Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain?
Any active lifestyle puts the participant at risk of injury. Whether incurred while playing sports, during an everyday activity like walking the dog or working out, or as the result of an Ontario car accident, at some point in their lives most people will experience a strain and sprain. [...]
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 [...]
Ottawa Judge Awards $6.1 Million After Rollover accident on Highway 401
Ottawa Lawyer - The Honourable Mr. Justice Quigley released his judgment yesterday in our case involving a man in his twenties who suffered a serious spinal cord injury, among other injuries, in a single vehicle rollover accident. He was a passenger in the car. The accident was near Brockville [...]
Facebook and Your Ottawa Accident Case
Can information on Facebook be used in your Ontario personal injury case? There has been some recent discussion surrounding the use of an individual’s Facebook page during Ontario personal injury litigation. The question is whether or not an injured person’s Facebook page is relevant to litigation and if [...]
