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Our Blog reports on accidents, safety information, personal injury law, insurance claims and local Ottawa events. If you have a topic you would like more information on, please contact our team and we would be happy to help. Below you will find recent articles that relate to personal injury law in Ontario , insurance news or what’s going on with our team.


Pembroke accident results in compensation for twisted ankle.

Pembroke Accident: Slip and Fall Accident Scenario: Our team received a call one day from a woman. She was going about her daily routine when suddenly she slipped and injured herself. She was unsure of her rights. Can you sue for a slip and fall accident? Who would she sue? Would an insurance company cover […]

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Ottawa slip and fall accident results in compensation for ankle fracture.

Slip and Fall Accident Accident Scenario Our team worked closely with our client “GP” to ensure she received maximum compensation for her injuries. GP was a 63-year-old woman from Ottawa. One day she was walking in a parking lot and slipped and twisted her right ankle on a freshly painted line during a rain storm. […]

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Ottawa accident results in soft tissue back injury.

Our lawyers are proud to help our clients and their families. Recently, our team helped a man who was suffering from soft tissue injuries. Accident Scenario Our Ottawa personal injury team worked closely with “AA” to ensure he received maximum compensation for his injuries. AA was a 58-year-old man from Ottawa, Ontario. One day, he […]

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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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Injury compensation in recreational sports ?

Assault in Recreational Sports By: Brent Meadows  Personal Injury and Sports Recreational sports are a great source of fitness and fun. When we play sports we understand that certain risks may be involved. When people play in any form of organized sports they are consenting to some sort of risk. For example, in hockey, participants […]

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Injury Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury, chronic pain, and pelvic and ankle fractures

Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury, chronic pain, and pelvic and ankle fractures Accident Scenario: Our client was crossing the street in a safe and prudent manner when suddenly and without warning she was hit by a motor vehicle. The car accident caused serious personal injuries more particularly described below. Had the matter proceeded to trial […]

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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 lawyers help people who have been injured in accidents. Sometimes these accidents involve pedestrians who […]

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How our lawyers helped get maximum compensation for an elbow injury and other injuries.

Maximum Compensation for Elbow Injury  Accident Scenario: Our client was hit by a vehicle in a private parking lot. It wasn’t perfectly clear who was responsible for the accident. Despite this, we were able to obtain maximum compensation for her injuries that will help pay for future care, rehabilitation, medical expenses, and income losses, among […]

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David Hollingsworth on tobogganning bans and tobogganning safety.

Tobogganing and Injuries on City of Ottawa Property The recent descent 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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A Recent Case Involving Compensation for Chronic Pain

Compensation for Chronic Pain Chronic Pain is an injury our lawyers see frequently. It often results from an accident and can be debilitating and life-altering. Every person who suffers from chronic pain will experience varying amounts of pain.  Every accident is unique and our lawyers understand that each and every one of our clients has […]

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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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