The following post written by Glenn Kauh, comes from Legal Feeds, the blog of Canadian Lawyer and Law Times. This year’s Law Society Medal honourees are Roderic Ferguson, Alfred Mamo, David Nahwegahbow, Cynthia Petersen, Carol Shamess, and Ronald...
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Power Boat Manufacturer Veers Off Course in Ontario Product Liability Case
In a previous blog post, Rod Ferguson wrote about the power of the law to effect corrective measures in the manufacturing of products - which we referred to as “the maggots in the chocolate bar case”. The case was an interesting example of how Ontario tort law can...
Chocolate, Maggots, and the Power of Ontario Tort Law
In this post, Rod Ferguson, Ontario Injury Lawyer and Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation shares an account of a notable product liability suit. When you pick up a tasty chocolate bar while waiting in line at the grocery store, most of us don’t give much...
Ontario Motorcycle Accident Statistics Illustrate Need to Protect Against Spinal Cord Injury
A long, winding stretch of smoothly paved road can be the ultimate temptation for motorcycle enthusiasts across Ontario. While riding a motorcycle can provide a relaxing escape, riders need to be aware of the high risk of personal injury related to their pastime. If...
Personal Injury Lawyer, Michael Laplante, On The Key To Settling Insurance Disputes
Michael Laplante is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation and partner at Ferguson Barristers LLP. Michael joined the team in 2002, and became a partner in 2007. In this article he shares his experiences in practising personal injury law...
North Bay Personal Injury Law Firm Specializes In Serious Accident Cases
To serve the needs of the community of North Bay, Rod Ferguson founded Ferguson Barristers LLP, a personal injury and civil litigation law firm. Rod recognized the increased need for lawyers specializing in personal injury, civil litigation, and insurance claims, and...
An Ontario Employment Lawyer Explains Wrongful Dismissal
When you lose your job, it can be an emotionally charged and confusing time. Those who have been dismissed, fired, or permanently laid off from their job, have many questions about what is fair and reasonable under the circumstances especially around just cause for...
Skiing, Snowboarding or Snowmobiling? A Helmet Can Protect You From Brain Injury
No one would consider going outside during winter in Ontario without a warm jacket and gloves to protect against the cold, but a surprising number of individuals still engage in skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and playing hockey without protecting themselves...
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Ontario Lawyer To Resolve Your Personal Injury or Civil Litigation Case?
If you are considering taking legal action to seek compensation for injuries from a car accident, a slip, trip or fall, or other civil wrong, a big part of the process is deciding whether taking action will be “worth it” relative to what it will cost to hire a...
Referral Fees For Ontario Lawyers – Co-counsel Arrangements
Part Three in a Three Part Series on Ontario Lawyer Referral Fees. At Ferguson Barristers we work with a network of Ontario lawyers to provide service in personal injury law and civil litigation to clients in smaller communities. We've prepared a three part blogs...