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...
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle crash in Ontario, your focus should be on getting the appropriate medical treatment and getting your life back to normal. This may sound simple. In reality however, the somewhat complicated system of auto insurance in...
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Spring has arrived - at least according to the calendar! With all the snow we have had in the last few days in the Barrie area, it may seem to some that Winter is going to last forever. Nevertheless, soon enough, the birds will be chirping, spring cleaning will...
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 8, 2013 | News
What happens if you want more coverage than the standard automobile policy offers? Are you aware of the fact that there are Optional Benefits out there to be purchased? For many Ontarians, this question is more important than ever given that benefits that used to be...
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Snow Day! While this phrase may delight the children in your family, all of this snow, shoveling and frigid temperatures may have you thinking about heading south to enjoy some sand and surf. Whether you are a senior looking to spend a good majority of our winter...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 31, 2013 | News
Ferguson Barristers is proud to announce that we have been officially shortlisted by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Boutiques. Voting for the Top 10 is currently taking place with the editors of the magazine publishing the results in the...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 24, 2013 | News
Do you need some general information about whether or not you can get a cost award in Small Claims Court? Or, have you been in a car accident and have questions about the process that will unfold as you apply to get no-fault benefits? Or, are you a new lawyer,...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 11, 2013 | News
Mother Nature is playing havoc with the snow in Simcoe county! Today, we woke up to significant rain/freezing rain instead of snow and the forecast is calling for even warmer temperatures tomorrow. While some may welcome this break from colder temperatures, the...