Have you been let go or fired from your job? Losing your job is a stressful event in itself - especially in the current economic climate. Additionally, you may be wondering if your employer has terminated your employment in accordance with the law or whether you have...
Patrick Sloan
Boating Accidents in Ontario
With this streak of hot summer weather, 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...
When it rains it pours – Is Water Damage covered by Insurance?
Any homeowner who has reached the bottom step of their basement to discover an inch of water will be intimately aware of how much damage water can cause. Whether it is a faulty sump pump, leaky flashing around your chimney or a catastrophic plumbing failure, one...
Midland, Ontario Paralegal Presenting at OTLA Law Clerks Conference
Sandra Proulx is a senior law clerk at Ferguson Barristers with over 25 years of experience exclusively in the field of personal injury litigation. She is a licensed paralegal having successfully completed the LSUC Paralegal Examination in March of 2008. Sandra has...
Motorcycle Accidents and No Fault Insurance in Ontario
With spring just around the corner, it’s almost time to take the motorcycle out of hibernation and start planning your summer adventures. Ontario has some of the most scenic roads in Canada for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy. However, even if you are...
Can a cyclist receive accident benefits if they are hit by a car?
Spring is almost here, the roads are drying up and for some, that means getting your bike tuned up and back on the road. For most, cycling will mean lots of fresh air and exercise this spring and summer. However, accidents do happen and in the event that you are...
Facebook, Confidentiality and Your Car Accident
According to the Digital Buzz blog, one in every thirteen people on earth signs into Facebook every day! The site also reports that in just twenty minutes, over one million links are shared and almost three million messages are sent. Sharing details about our daily...
Steps to take following a Car Accident in Ontario
Car accidents can be inconvenient at best and devastating at worst. If you have suffered personal injuries as a result of the crash, you may need to consult a personal injury lawyer at some later date. In many cases, this may not be obvious to you at the accident...
Ferguson Barristers Supports “Ride For Dad”
The Ride for Dad is a fundraising event that supports the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation through annual local Rides. The Ride for Dad event started in the early 2000’s as a motorcycle ride and raised over $20,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center. Since that...
Costs in Ontario Small Claims Court
Now that the monetary limit of the small claims court in Ontario has increased to $25,000, renewed interest in this court seems likely. Although there are several factors that should be considered when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court,...
