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 […]
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Product liability : Can having a garage sale make you liable?
Garage Sales and Product Liability What do product liability and garage sales have in common. Springtime brings new beginnings. When the warm weather finally comes, we are all anxious to open the doors and windows and begin the spring cleaning. Out with the old and in with the new. As the seasons change and the […]
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 […]
Recent clients gave our Ottawa injury lawyers a review.
Thank you from our Ottawa injury lawyers and our team… Our entire Ottawa injury team of lawyers, paralegals, accident benefit specialists and law clerks pride ourselves on the work we do. We work hard to ensure that our clients and their families are receiving the support that they need. This support sometimes as a service, […]
Changes to Ontario Auto Insurance Again…and It’s Not Good News.
Ottawa Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth We hate to be the bearer of bad news but we are today. The Ontario government has done it again. To further add to all the reductions in accident benefits that have been made over the last while, they announced even more changes last Thursday. These changes, in our opinion negatively […]
Is a concussion the same as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) ?
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyers David Hollingsworth: Is a concussion the same as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) ? This is a common question. Most people believe that a concussion isn’t as serious and symptoms will come and go quickly; whereas a mild traumatic brain injury is more severe and lasts longer. The truth […]
Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth explains maximum award for pain and suffering compensation in Ontario.
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth and Associates: lawyers for Ontario accident victims. Compensation for Pain and Suffering in Ontario Ontario Insurance. There are two types of damage compensation in Ontario: pecuniary damages and non-pecuniary. Pecuniary damages can be calculated and non-pecuniary damages cannot be calculated. Damages for Pain and Suffering in Ontario (Non-Pecuniary Damages) […]
Ottawa Bicycle Accidents, Cycling safety in Ottawa : What to look for in a helmet.
Ottawa Bicycle Accidents Lawyer Did you know that bicycle helmets can prevent up to 88 % of brain injuries when used properly? Sadly, Ottawa bicycle accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Earlier this month, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson announced June 5, 2011 as Helmet Day in the City of Ottawa to support the avoidance of personal injuries and to emphasize […]
Ottawa Ontario Whiplash Accident Compensation Lawyer
Ottawa whiplash compensation lawyer David Hollingsworth… Our Ottawa injury lawyers receive many calls asking about whiplash every day from people asking me what compensation is available. Unfortunately, there isn’t one clear “cookie-cutter” answer. Yes, in Ontario, accident victims can receive compensation for whiplash. The amount, however, will depend on a variety of variables such as the […]
Social Host Liability..Do whatever it takes to keep your guests safe..Ottawa lawyer David Hollingsworth
Social Host Liability It’s that time of year again- Holiday parties and family get togethers. It is also the time of year when people are more social and therefore are sometimes drinking more. One question I am often asked as an Ontario personal injury lawyer concerns social host’s responsibility. Many people want to know if […]
