Car Accident Lawyers Ottawa, ON

You deserve the best settlement possible after your collision!

Ottawa personal injury lawyers Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger represent motor vehicle accident victims and their families who have suffered serious injuries or died because of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and cyclist accidents.  Call us for a free consultation at 613 860-4529.

Remember, you don’t pay for anything unless and until you get a settlement or a judgment.

Looking for the best car accident lawyers near you? We will come to your home or to the hospital to meet with you without any obligation.  Some car accident victims prefer their initial meeting over the telephone.  We can accommodate you by telephone as well. With Auger Hollingsworth, help after an auto accident is always nearby!

Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

We handle any type of accident you might encounter – improper lane changes, roll-overs, impaired driving, side-impact, rear impact, parking lot, drive-thru and multi-vehicle. We represent innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Our Ottawa lawyers know these accidents cause serious injuries from whiplash, shoulder injuries including rotator cuff injuries, sprain and strain injuries, fractures, internal injuries such as “seat belt syndrome”, eye injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, wrongful death and more.

What Are Ontario No-Fault Accident Benefits (Accident Benefits or SABs)?

Most Ontario residents who are injured in a motor vehicle accident are entitled to receive Ontario statutory accident benefits (SABs). You don’t usually have to sue to access these benefits. However, without legal advice, you may not receive all of the benefits to which you are entitled. These include income replacement benefits, caregiver benefits, attendant care benefits, housekeeping benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits, and visitors’ expenses, to name some but not all of the benefits you may be entitled to. It is a good idea to have a lawyer acting on your behalf, in your best interests. Especially if you are in no condition mentally or physically to handle this type of stress. Read our article entitled Important Answers About Statutory Accident Benefits.

What Can You Expect After a Car Accident in Ontario?

Ontario has the most complicated car accident insurance regime in North America.  Ontario drivers have a blended no-fault / fault system which means that some benefits are available to you even if you caused the accident.

These Statutory Accident Benefits include:

• income replacement benefits;
• attendant care benefits;
• medical / rehabilitation benefits to cover non-OHIP medical services like physiotherapy.

If you were not at fault for the accident, you may also have a liability claim.  You may claim damages for:

• pain and suffering;
• wage loss;
• past and future care costs; and
• out of pocket expenses.

This list is not exhaustive.

What Should You Do After A Car Accident?

In a recent interview on CTV Morning Live, car accident attorney Brenda Hollingsworth discusses what to do after you’ve been in a car accident.

In this segment,  Brenda begins by answering a caller’s question about whether you should move your car when you have had a collision so other vehicles can pass.  This is always a judgment call.  Your safety is a priority and so is the safety of others.

The interview also discusses what information you should collect at the accident scene before you leave.  Get the other driver’s name, address and driver’s license. Wait for the police if they have been called.

It is also important to get medical attention as quickly as possible.  It is easier to prove your injury was caused by the accident if you see a medical doctor as soon as possible after the accident.

Do You Need to Hire an Auto Accident Lawyer?

You improve your chance to secure the best compensation by hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer.   You will dramatically improve the outcome of your case if you speak to a personal injury lawyer BEFORE you speak to an insurance adjuster.

Read what Camila had to say about us on Google:

“This is more of a personal thank you rather than a review. Thank you to the whole Auger Hollingsworth team for the amazing service they have provided me in distressing times. Before making my decision to go ahead with Auger Hollingsworth, I had previously made phone calls to other lawyers. It was upon meeting Bianca there that I was certain this was the team I wanted to deal with. They kept all my records super organized, answered my phone calls and emails in a timely manner, and pushed to close the case within just over 4 years after the car accident. When you deal with a painful situation, you want people who understand your case, who take the time to explain the process and clarify any of your questions, and who communicate in a clear manner for the common citizen who isn’t in law. That’s exactly what they did, and more. I’ve gone to 2 of their locations and in both of them it was clear that everyone working there is happy to be there, which makes it obvious that the leadership is stellar. So, thank you to the whole team, to the various lawyers who helped me, to everyone I interacted with while I was there, because without you I would still be in pain with less funds to take care of my health.”

Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ottawa auto accident lawyers with Brenda Hollingsworth and Richard Auger are always nearby and will provide you with a free consultation without any obligation.  Call us at 1-888-574-4529.