by Patrick Sloan | Oct 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
No doubt most Ontarians are aware of the ghostly holiday taking place later this week - scary decorations and jack-o-lanterns make for a fun distraction from the cooler and shorter days we are experiencing. And on that note, we will also be getting an extra hour of...
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, was successful before Justice T.M. Wood at the Ontario Superior Court in obtaining insurance coverage for Barbara Kozel after Ms. Kozel was involved in a car accident in Florida. Lisa has extensive experience at all...
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
In practical terms, this means that if you want to sue someone to recover your damages you need to do so, usually by filing a Statement of Claim, within 2 years of the date of loss or injury.
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 9, 2013 | News
This week is the 1st full week back for many students – whether it be to college, university, high school or elementary school. With all those extra feet on the sidewalks and roadways, it’s worth reminding ourselves about some safe driving tips.
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 8, 2013 | Civil Litigation
Many people may be under the impression that they will be fully reimbursed for any damage caused to their car because of an accident, regardless of who is at fault. After all, don’t we have no-fault insurance in Ontario? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that...
by Patrick Sloan | Jun 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
One more week to go! School aged kids will soon be free of teachers and books - with lots of free time on their hands for fun and relaxation. With the soaring temperatures and humidity this week across southern Ontario, some of this extra time will no doubt be spent...
by Patrick Sloan | Jun 6, 2013 | Slip & Fall
The old adage “Better late than Never” applies in many situations - like cleaning the house, apologizing after a fight or taking up a new hobby. It does not however apply to making a claim after you have been injured in an accident. In those instances, the better...
by Patrick Sloan | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Travelling by bike in Ontario during the hot summer months is a common occurrence and all of us have the responsibility to ensure bicyclists remain safe. Unfortunately, as with any form of transportation, there is always the risk of being involved in an accident....
by Patrick Sloan | May 6, 2013 | News
Last Thursday, Minister Charles Sousa presented the 2013 Ontario Budget at Queen’s Park. Whether or not this Budget, and the current government, survives will be determined in the next few weeks. In the meantime, we outline a few of the proposed auto insurance...
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 22, 2013 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
The courts have a message for the insurance industry in Canada - honour your policy commitments in good faith and do not try to take advantage of an insured’s economic vulnerability to gain an advantage in settlement negotiations. Otherwise, your company may be hit...