by Michael Laplante | Jun 22, 2021 | Short- & Long-Term Disability
When you’ve suffered an injury and have been approved for coverage it is important to remember that your insurer will remain in contact with you and you will have frequent obligations to update them on your condition. For this reason, if you suffer from a long-term...
by Michael Laplante | Jun 18, 2021 | Short- & Long-Term Disability
Have you been unable to work as a result of injury or illness? Are you a full-time employee of an employer who provides medical/dental and disability benefits? If so you may be entitled to apply for long term disability insurance benefits. ...
by Michael Laplante | Jun 8, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
What should I do after a car accident? If you are injured as a result of an accident, the greatest concern for an accident victim and their family is to recover from injuries and try to get life back on track. Extensive injuries, such as spinal cord injuries,...
by Michael Laplante | May 31, 2021 | Real Estate
At FDT we believe in actively listening to our client's needs and provide them with the right advice in a timely fashion. We stay connected with our clients throughout their real estate transaction process and keep them informed with all details. While they are...
by Michael Laplante | Jan 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
An Ontario court decision reinforces how important it is for a person injured in an accident to attempt to gather identifying information of any possible defendants or witnesses at the scene of the accident or as soon after as possible. In Shapiro v. Doe 2016, the...
by Michael Laplante | Jul 31, 2019 | Personal Injury
With the summer in full swing, many boating enthusiasts will be eager to get out onto the water. Living on Georgian Bay means we have the luxury of enjoying some of the most spectacular recreational boating in the world. Making sure you are up to date with current...
by Michael Laplante | May 15, 2019 | Personal Injury
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...
by Michael Laplante | Feb 20, 2019 | Reported Court Decisions
In the January 25, 2019 decision of S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp, 2019 SCC 4, the Supreme Court of Canada commented for the first time on the interaction between a disabled persons right to a social benefits program given their status as a beneficiary of a...
by Michael Laplante | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On behalf of everyone at Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP, we want to thank everyone who worked with us to make 2018 a wonderful year. Have a safe and prosperous holiday season with best wishes for the new year.
by Michael Laplante | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Winter driving can be stressful, but you can reduce the risk of accidents and collisions by driving defensively and planning ahead. When possible, avoid driving in severe conditions, but when you must drive in snowy or slippery conditions, follow these safety tips to...