Ottawa Lawyer : Traumatic Brain Injury in Canada
Traumatic brain injury is generally caused due to a severe blow to the skull or due to whirling forces on the brain. Most often than not, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the outcome of motor vehicle accidents, falls and physical abuse. If you or any of your loved ones [...]
Canadian Statistics on Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegia and Quadriplegia)
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia are spinal cord injuries with no known cure. These spinal cord injuries are extreme in nature and have the potential to impede the future enjoyment of life of the unfortunate victim, particularly if the injury is accompanied by financial hardship. If you are suffering a paraplegic [...]
Can an Ottawa Injury Lawyer Review My Settlement Documents?
About a year ago, a very nice lady met me for a consultation after a slip and fall. I really liked her and felt badly for her. She was a single mother with kids and this accident had thrown her for a loop. We met. We spoke on the phone.
Ottawa Car Accident Injuries – Brain Injury
Recognizing Common Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can manifest in various ways, affecting a person's life. Here are some of the most common symptoms classified into different categories: Physical Symptoms seizures of all types muscle spasticity double vision, blurred vision, or low vision blindness loss [...]
How Can I Have Success at Examination for Discovery? | Ontario
This post was originally published on Nov 3rd, 2010 and updated on June 12th, 2020. Many plaintiffs worry about the examination for discovery. The truth is, this is an important part of your case. It is the first time the opposing lawyer hears from you directly. Not only will the [...]
How Long Will It Take to Settle My Ontario Accident Case?
This post was originally published on Sep 3rd, 2010 and updated on June 4th, 2020. As personal injury lawyers who meet hundreds of accident clients, we know that if you have been in a motor vehicle collision, either as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, you are probably wondering how [...]
Doesn’t Your Accident Deserve the Best Lawyers?
If I were injured in a car accident in Ottawa, I would want to hire the very best Ottawa personal injury lawyer to handle my case. How would I know if I had the best lawyer in Ottawa for my case? I would investigate the lawyer’s years of experience working [...]
Westboro crash leaves Ottawa woman suffering head injuries.
Serious head injuries at the scene of an Ottawa motor vehicle accident. June 30th 2013 – An early morning, 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of Richmond Road and Golden Avenue sent two women to hospital. When Police arrived on scene they treated a woman in her twenties for serious [...]
Ontario limitation periods. How long do I have to file my Ontario personal injury lawsuit?
The Ottawa personal injury lawyers at Brenda Hollingsworth’s office are often asked about Ontario limitation periods. Victims of personal injury want to know how long they have to file a claim for their Ontario accident. The best way to get an answer specific to your case is to call us at +1 [...]
In an Eastern Ontario motor vehicle accident how am I compensated if I need to be retrained for work?
If you are a victim of an Eastern Ontario motor vehicle accident and you are left unable to perform your work duties, you may need retraining or modified tasks in your job. Any time your livelihood is impacted by an accident, you should look to a personal injury lawyer for advice. The [...]