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Changes to ODSP will impact personal injury cases.

ODSP -What you need to know..   Recent changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will have a huge impact for those who receive these benefits and are involved in personal injury cases.   As of August 1, 2017, awards for pain and suffering are fully exempt from personal injury settlements and are no […]

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Should you settle your personal injury lawsuit out of court?

Settling Personal Injury Lawsuit Out of Court If you have been injured in an accident and are considering a personal injury lawsuit you may be somewhat familiar with the process – accident, evidence, lawyers, court rooms, trial and compensation. But what about settlement? Most accident victims don’t consider settlement, yet the majority personal injury cases […]

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It’s fair season. How safe are Canada’s amusement park rides ?

Amusement parks and safety We have all seen the horrific videos of innocent thrill seekers thrown from amusement park rides while spectators below watch in disbelief. Most recently, a young man at the Ohio State Fair fell to his death when a faulty part caused him to be ejected from the ride he was on. […]

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What exactly is homeowner liability ? Our injury lawyers explain…

Accidents in your home? Homeowner liability ? Yes, homeowner liability is not to be taken for granted. It happens. Guests to your home sometimes do have accidents when visiting.  The truth is, it is very common. From the moment a visitor enters your home, you are responsible for their well-being. If they do get hurt […]

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Our Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Social Media Being Used as Evidence? 

Problems for Personal Injury Lawsuits More and more, our injury lawyers are finding that the things that social media, the things you post online are being admitted into in court as evidence.  Think about it. The updates, photos and videos you post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat can be very easy to access. […]

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Dog bite compensation and liability in Ontario. What our lawyers think you should know.

Dog Bite Victims and the Dog Owner’s Liability Act We love dogs! While certain breeds of dogs tend to have lower dog bite statistics, there is really no 100% guarantee that any dog will not bite you. Dog bites happen every day. In fact, there are close to 5 million people in North America who […]

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Ottawa cycling accident and the one-meter rule.

Reducing Ottawa Cycling Accidents If you haven’t heard by now, the rules of the 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 2015.  The act was designed to make roads safer for everyone, […]

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Out of Province Accident? Will you need to hire a local personal injury lawyer?

Out of Province Accident? Will you need to hire a local personal injury lawyer? Our injury lawyers often receive calls from Ontario residents who were travelling and got into an out-of-province accident. The question then becomes do I need to hire an Ontario lawyer or a lawyer from the province or country where I was […]

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Ontario Accident Benefits – Who is eligible ?

Are you eligible for Ontario Accident Benefits? What are Accident Benefits? Have you been in an accident? Are you wondering what your options are? In most cases, if you reside in Ontario you may be entitled to Accident Benefits. The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, otherwise known as SABS is the provincial regulation of benefits. These […]

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David Hollingsworth has been a personal injury lawyer in Ottawa since 1999. David dedicates himself to helping people who have been injured in an accident, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, LTD claims, Accident Benefits claims and more. David and his team work closely with their clients and their families and help rebuild lives, following a traumatic accident. To learn more about David Hollingsworth, view his full profile.

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