Slip and falls can happen anywhere, but they have become increasingly more common in areas that are crowded and hectic like a store or a restaurant. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act the occupier of the property In Ontario is required to keep people reasonably safe...
Jennifer Goldsmith
Before You Build a Dock – Check You Title! – Written by Zachery Thiffault
Simcoe County and Muskoka residents are blessed to live in the heart of Ontario cottage country. As the Victoria Day long-weekend arrives, so beings Cottage Season 2019. As any land owner knows, buying property requires careful consideration and attention to a...
Personal Injury Claims of Cohabitating Families
In the case of Traders General Insurance Company v Elizabeth Gibson, 2019 ONSC 1599, Elizabeth Gibson who lived with her mother, suffered bodily injury when she leaned over a railing to grab a broom. She fell off the porch and the railing went down with her. As a...
Helen Field – Paralegal
We would like to announce that Helen Field has taken on a new role within the firm. Helen is a paralegal with Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP. Her practice is focused on matters involving: Small Claims CourtDisability benefits denials under $25,000Personal injury under...
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If you're buying, if you're selling, there's a name you need to know, FDTLaw. The legal team at FDTLaw is experienced in meeting all the challenges that can arise in the purchase, sale and financing of real estate. Turn to FDTLaw for both residential and commercial,...
What to Consider When Choosing a Lawyer to Draft Your Will
Having a Will drafted is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. It is important that you choose the right lawyer to draft this document. Hiring a lawyer to draft your Will can ensure you’ve considered all aspects of your estate...
What to Consider When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
The province of Ontario has strict timelines in place when it comes to reporting and filing a claim, so it is important to get in touch with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. Take the following things into consideration when looking for a...
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a policy that protects your ownership interest (i.e. title) on your residential or commercial property. It protects your property from losses incurred as a result of unknown title defects or other covered matters that exist at the time of your...
Differences Between Power of Attorneys and Wills
A Power of Attorney and a Will are two essential documents that are complimentary to each other. A Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby an adult person (Donor) gives another party the legal authority to act on their behalf in order to manage legal and...
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
The Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a binding contract. It is also a long, wordy and technical document. This document will often contain a variety of conditions and waivers. Often times the Agreement of Purchase and Sale may not cover potential details that could...
