As of January 1st, 2012, there are new accessibility standards that various Ontario businesses will have to meet pursuant to Ontario Regulation 429/07. Although these standards have applied to various public organizations since January 1, 2010, the effective date for...
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Halloween Safety Tips from Midland, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers
Hallowe’en will arrive on Monday with all of the usual excitement and fun you would expect to be associated with a celebration of candy and costumes. If you are like many homeowners, you probably make a little extra effort to make sure that when the door opens to...
Considerations to make when choosing your Ontario accident benefits
In this post, personal injury lawyer, Lisa Belcourt offers comment on a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision surrounding deductions from an insurance claim, based on the type of benefits chosen by the accident victim. Considerations to make when choosing your...
Who is responsible if you are injured on an amusement ride in Ontario?
In small towns across Ontario, the smell of cotton candy and fried food is in the air, while parking lots become a maze of thrilling midway rides and carnival games. With all that fun and excitement going on, people may not think about the potential risk of injury on...
How to Structure Personal Injury Settlements for Children in Ontario
Settlements for Children When a settlement is granted to a child for personal injuries such as head injury, permanent disability or brain injury, due to a serious car accident, it is important for caregivers to understand the various ways of structuring that...
How to Access Car Accident Benefits in Ontario For Your Injured Child
As a personal injury lawyer, I work extensively with the parents of children who are permanently injured as a result of car accidents. Any person who is injured as a result of the use or operation of a motor vehicle has access to statutory accident benefits under...
Crash fees introduced in Orillia, Ontario proposed for Barrie car accidents
Car accidents will cost visitors in Orillia, Ontario On March 30, 2011, it was reported by Simoce.com that Orillia City council made the decision that non-residents involved in motor vehicle accidents in Orillia, Ontario will pay $410 per vehicle per hour when a fire...
Midland, Ontario Injury Lawyer Working With Community to Improve Accessibility for People With Spinal Cord Injuries
Lisa Belcourt is a personal injury lawyer who has proven to be a strong advocate for people with disabilities in several small Ontario communities. Her work in Midland, Ontario has been recognized by the Canadian Bar Association. In this post we share a personal...
Midland, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers Supporting Accident Victims With Community Partners
Ferguson Barristers LLP became part of the Midland, Ontario professional community when founder Rod Ferguson established the practice to respond to the personal injury and civil litigation needs of the small community. Since that time, the local practice has grown to...
Do I have to Wear a Helmet? Ontario Bicycle Helmet Laws
Do I Need to Wear a Helmet in Ontario? Cycling can be great exercise and an easy mode of transportation for adults and children. We believe there are a number of safety precautions every level of rider should keep in mind before enjoying the open road. Wearing a bike...