Ottawa cycling accident and the one-meter rule.

Reducing Ottawa Cycling Accidents If you haven’t heard by now, the rules of road are still changing.  As of June 21st, Ottawa police began testing the one meter rule that was passed as part of Ontario’s  “Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act” back in September of 2015.  The act was designed to make roads safer for everyone, […]

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Be aware of new rules in Ontario at pedestrian crosswalks aim to reduce pedestrian accidents.

Ottawa personal injury lawyers:  Ontario residents- new rules at pedestrian crossovers and school crossings aiming to reduce pedestrian accidents. 2016 has arrived and with it are some new rules that are aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian accidents. Beginning on January 1st, Ontario  drivers and cyclists must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers as well […]

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Who is liable for an accident at a pool ? Pool liability, pool accidents, pool safety and more..

Swimming pool accidents and liability     There’s no doubt that summer is here and the pools are open.  The City of Ottawa has opened its outdoor pools and plans on opening the wading pools in the next week or so.  With all this swimming taking place, there is an increased risk of accidents ranging […]

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Over serving…It’s against the law. Know your rights.

What is a Bar’s Liability ? Without getting into the details of any one case, we wanted to share with you a bit of information on a Bar, Tavern or Drinking Establishment’s  liability when it comes to accidents and compensation.  Our Ottawa personal injury lawyers help people who have been injured in accidents. Sometimes these […]

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David Hollingsworth on tobogganning bans and tobogganning safety.

Tobogganing and Injuries on City of Ottawa Property The recent decent of some cities to implement a tobogganing ban has many people asking themselves “What’s going on in our society?” Many of us remember the first snowfall of the winter and the excitement of grabbing our toboggans and running for the hills. It’s what many […]

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City of Ottawa introduces new by-laws for pools

Avoiding Ottawa accidents: Know City of Ottawa pool by-laws Ottawa Ontario Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth. I am pleased with and totally support the City of Ottawa’s new by-laws that aim to reduce the number of pool related accidents each year in Ottawa. Drowning is the second most common cause of accidental death among young children […]

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Are Ontario snowmobile accidents entitled to Ontario accident benefits ?

Snowmobile Accidents and Accident Benefits Insurance Claims There are far too many snowmobile accidents each year. A tragic snowmobile accident took another life: the life of a 24-year-old man in Val des Monts yesterday.  My thoughts go out to his family and friends and I am truly sorry for their loss.  I have many clients […]

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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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David Hollingsworth selected -Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award -OBJ –

Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer – David Hollingsworth – Ottawa Accident Lawyer. I am excited to share with you that I have been chosen by the OBJ for the 2010 Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award. Congratulations and I look forward to meeting the other recipients and thank everyone for nominating me and supporting me […]

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