Ontario Accident Benefits and Income Replacement Benefits , Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth

Ontario Accident Benefits: Income Replacement Benefits Are you entitled to Income Replacement Benefits? If you suffer personal injury and are unable to work, you may be entitled to income replacement benefits through your Ontario accident benefits. Income replacement benefits in Ontario are partial compensation and are only available if you cannot fully return to work because of […]

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Help and compensation for concussion injuries in Ontario accident benefits.

Concussions Injury Compensation Ontario. I have had so many people come to me after a car accident and they have no visible signs of an injury, yet they are suffering. After I hear about their day-in and day-out activities, it becomes quite apparent to me that they are suffering from a severe concussion. Concussions are […]

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Do You Have to Provide Your Insurance Information If Someone Hits You?

Ontario Accident Insurance Claims If in an accident, do you have to provide your insurance information?  The answer is yes. Section 200 of the Highway Traffic Act states that any person involved in an Ontario accident must, when requested, provide his/her name, address, driver’s licence number, insurance policy information and ownership information.  This information must […]

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Ottawa’s Busiest Accident Intersections

Accidents in Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa Ontario… Listen up Ottawa drivers! Did you know that more than 15,000 auto accidents occurred in Ottawa in 2011? This is more Ottawa accidents than last year; however, fewer people died and fewer people suffered personal injuries. The most common intersection in Ottawa for accidents is Riverside […]

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What Is a Mediation?

What is a mediation? How does a mediation affect a lawsuit?  Not all injury lawsuits get to the mediation stage, some may settle before that.  Mediation in a lawsuit is a step that both sides agree to take in order for a speedier resolution and hopefully to have the lawsuit settled before going to court, which […]

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Does Your Home Insurance Policy Cover Dog Bites?

If you’ve experienced a dog bite in Ontario, you might be wondering if it qualifies as a personal injury and if you’re entitled to compensation. The short answer is yes—Ontario law provides pathways for dog bite victims to seek compensation for their injuries. Here’s everything you need to know about the steps to take, the […]

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Ottawa Neurosurgeon Dr. Vassilyadi and Child Head Injury Study Calls for New Helmet

Ottawa-based neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Vassilyadi has conducted research that shows hockey helmets are the most effective at protecting children and preventing serious head injury to children tobogganing. The experiment conducted by Dr. Michael Vassilyadi, the neurosurgeon at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and also a professor at the University of Ottawa, tested helmets […]

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City of Ottawa Skating Safety: Rideau Canal

I am very happy that Ottawa children under the age of 10 will be required to wear protective helmets during public skating sessions held in City of Ottawa facilities effective January 1, 2012. It is estimated that 5,700 Ottawa children receive medical treatments in Ottawa emergency rooms, and 400 children are hospitalized, every year because […]

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What Are The Stages of a Personal Injury Case?

How long does a personal injury lawsuit take in Ontario? After an accident, your world is turned upside down. You may have lost a loved one or you may be in pain and unable to do some everyday tasks you once could. You probably have a million questions that need to be answered. A can […]

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What Is Maximum Compensation for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Ontario?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (“CFS”) is a real disorder affecting hundreds of thousands of people in North America.  We have our fair share of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers here in Ottawa as well. Often the syndrome can present itself to a victim after an accident or injury. The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome […]

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