Distracted Driving These days, it seems very foreign to see someone talking on a cell phone while driving. Since 2009, Ontario drivers have been banned from using hand-held devices that create distracted driving behind the wheel. Since then, the use of cell phones and other personal electronics has risen and driver distraction has increased with the introduction of smart watches, […]
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WSIB claims and cancer ?
WSIB claims Extension of presumption for entitlement for cancers in firefighters. What do WSIB claims and cancer have in common ? Ontario has made it easier for firefighters to get the help and care they need by extending the presumption for entitlement to benefits to cervical, ovarian and penile cancers. “Firefighters are vital to keeping […]
Ottawa Injury Lawyers Advise on How to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident
Our Ottawa Injury Lawyers Warning on Distracted Walking and Pedestrian Accident There once was a time, not long ago, when children were taught to look both ways before they crossed the street. In those days, we were all worried that drivers would not see pedestrians. We were afraid of the drivers. Now we also need […]
Our Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Social Media Being Used as Evidence?
Problems for Personal Injury Lawsuits More and more, our Ottawa 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 […]
Our Ottawa injury lawyers want you to know that October 16 – 22, 2016 is National Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week #GETHOMESAFE Teen driver safety is so very important. As Ottawa injury lawyers, we meet with families regularly who have lost a teen in an accident. Sadly, teen drivers are the most at risk drivers in our country. Inexperience, coupled with immaturity, can result in not knowing how to react or even […]
A reminder of changes to driving laws in Ontario.
From our Ottawa injury lawyers… Our Ottawa injury lawyers hope you have enjoyed your summer. As we head into the fall and see the kids back off to school, we thought we would remind you of a few very important recent changes to laws for Ontario drivers and pedestrians. Changes to passing cyclists Drivers […]
How much compensation for a hit from behind accident ?
Ottawa injury lawyer settles case in a hit from behind accident Accident Scenario: Rear-end collisions or ” hit from behind accidents” are some of the most common types of accidents we see as Ottawa injury lawyers. In most cases, when a vehicle hits you from behind, it is usually them who is at fault. Very […]
Pembroke accident results in compensation for twisted ankle.
Pembroke Accident: Slip and Fall Accident Scenario: Our Ottawa personal injury lawyers 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 […]
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 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 other […]
Injury Lawyer 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 […]
