Between 2004 and 2008, 1487 injuries, of which 181 were life-altering, were reported in Ottawa.  Thirty-two individuals were actually killed in vehicle-pedestrian accidents during this time period.

If you are ever injured in an Ottawa pedestrian accident, protect your rights by making smart choices at the scene of the accident.

DO:

• Insist that the police attend the scene
• Obtain the driver’s name, license plate number and insurance information
• Get the medical attention you need
• Call YOUR OWN insurance company to report the accident (No, it won’t affect your rates.)
• Get advice from a personal injury lawyer.

DON’T:

• Tell everyone at the scene that you’ll be fine.  The adrenaline is pumping.  You don’t know for sure.
• Leave without witness information and the driver’s info.
• Wait to contact a lawyer.  Witnesses vanish.  Memories fade.

Ottawa’s personal injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth are available to help you protect your legal rights to ensure that you are afforded fair and just compensation as a result of the potentially life-changing incident.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in Ottawa or elsewhere in Eastern Ontario, contact the Ottawa personal injury lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth for a free, no obligation consultation. If you prefer, we can come to you at home or in the hospital.  To speak with a lawyer, call 613 233-4529 or email us at info@ottawalawfirm.ca.