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...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 26, 2011 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
One of the most terrifying aspects of being injured in a motor vehicle accident is the fear that you won’t be able to return to work and provide for yourself and your loved ones. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be off work for a few days, a few...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 20, 2011 | Brain Injury
Although ATVs offer fun, adventure and a chance to explore Ontario’s trails, they can be dangerous if laws and safety precautions are not followed. Inexperience, speed and carrying passengers can all be factors in ATV accidents in Ontario. An ATV accident may result...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 15, 2011 | News
Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan have reached the halfway mark in their efforts to support the Movember campaign. The Ferguson Barristers LLP team have been raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada for the past two weeks by forgoing...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 9, 2011 | News
Mark Baker and Patrick Sloan will be representing Ferguson Barristers this year at the Law Society's Symposium and Career Fair, "Articling and Beyond" scheduled for next Friday afternoon, November 18th, 2011 in Toronto. The program is designed to give law students...
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 7, 2011 | Resources, Small Claims Court
This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court. Costs in the Small Claims Court (PDF)
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 4, 2011 | News
In the month formerly known as November, Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan will be raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer by leaving their razors out of their morning routine. Team Ferguson Barristers LLP has set a fundraising goal of $1000.00....
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Getting timely and appropriate medical treatment following an injury in a motor vehicle accident is a priority for most drivers in Ontario. Who pays for this treatment is an important question that needs to be addressed in order reduce anxiety for car accident...