by Michael Laplante | May 23, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You have been in the same role for years. You know the work, you know the team, and your employer knows what they are getting from you. Then, without any real conversation, something shifts. Your title changes. Core responsibilities disappear. A new reporting...
by Michael Laplante | May 13, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Take a Breath. Here's What to Do Next. If you're reading this from the side of the road, your driveway, or your kitchen table a few hours after a crash, first take a breath. You're going to be okay. What you do in the next few minutes, hours, and days really does...
by Michael Laplante | May 6, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Do You Actually Need a Slip and Fall Lawyer? Maybe not. For minor falls with quick recoveries and no insurance disputes, you might not need a lawyer at all. A property owner accepts responsibility, their insurer pays your medical bills, and you go back to your life....
by Michael Laplante | Mar 13, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Quit. But Were You Really Fired? At FDT Law, we hear a version of the same story more often than you might expect. An employee in Innisfil has their pay cut without warning, their core responsibilities quietly handed to someone else, and their working conditions...
by Michael Laplante | Dec 11, 2025 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
When your disability claim is denied, it can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Many Innisfil residents rely on disability benefits to manage daily expenses, medical treatments, and household needs while recovering from illness or injury. A...
by Michael Laplante | Dec 10, 2025 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For many Innisfil residents, Highway 400 is part of everyday life. Whether commuting to Barrie, Toronto, or the surrounding cottage country, this busy stretch of road is often the quickest, and sometimes the riskiest, route. Unfortunately, accidents on Hwy 400 near...
by Michael Laplante | Dec 8, 2025 | Emotional Distress
Emotional pain can leave deep scars. The effects of trauma, harassment, or negligence can reach far beyond the moment they occur, often disrupting relationships, careers, and mental health in profound ways. For residents of Innisfil, Ontario law recognizes that...
by Michael Laplante | Aug 19, 2025 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
Facing a denial of long-term disability (LTD) benefits can feel overwhelming. For many in Midland and across Simcoe County, these benefits are not just numbers on a cheque, they represent security, stability, and the ability to focus on healing without financial fear....
by Michael Laplante | Aug 18, 2025 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
What to Do After a Car Accident in Midland: A Practical Guide from a Trusted Car Accident Lawyer A car accident—whether a fender bender or a serious collision—can leave you rattled, confused, and unsure of what to do next. Beyond the physical and emotional toll, there...
by Michael Laplante | Jul 5, 2022 | Canada Pension Plan Disability
Disability insurance is intended to provide financial security for unexpected accidents or illnesses that impact your ability to work. Disability insurance provides replacement income, to varying degrees, during the period of time in which you are unable to work. The...