by Patrick Sloan | Apr 5, 2012 | News
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 29, 2012 | Spinal Cord Injury
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 9, 2012 | News
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...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 26, 2012 | 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,...
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 12, 2012 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
Getting your medical expenses covered after you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident is important but it may not be enough. What if your injuries mean that you need help with some basic tasks like washing your hair or transferring from a wheelchair to your...
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 29, 2011 | Brain Injury
Living in a rural northern area in winter can mean facing some harsh winters and chilly nights. For outdoor enthusiasts however, blankets of fresh snow mean the opening of snowmobile season and an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Ontario trails year round. Snowmobiling...
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Like any profession, becoming a lawyer takes a great deal of commitment, both in terms of time and money. Many lawyers graduate from law school with an enormous debt load. Of course, in the end, most lawyers would likely agree that it was worth the effort and are...