We are pleased to welcome the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario to the Ontario Injury Lawyer Blog. Gillian Lynne-Davies, Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator for CPA Ontario has provided the following guest post to share more information about the...
Patrick Sloan
Understanding No-Fault Insurance Benefits in Ontario
The no-fault insurance benefits available to Ontario motorists changed in September of last year. What this means is that for any auto policies renewed after September 1, 2010, there are significant changes to the standard policy. Going forward, these new provisions...
Leaving a Peaceful Legacy – Dealing with a Contested Will in Ontario
While the expression goes, “there’s one in every family”, the divisive nature of a family conflict over a will or estate can result in some members alienating themselves out of hurt or anger. Some may refuse to participate in the process of settling a will or estate,...
When being fired is wrongful dismissal – Understanding Ontario Employment Law
In our practice, we have helped many clients who have come to us after losing their job with concerns about what to do next. Employment laws in Ontario have been put in place to help protect workers from being let go or fired from their jobs unfairly, or without...
How to prevent property damage claims to your cottage in Huntsville, Ontario
Everyone is trying to squeeze the most out of the last few weekends at the cottage, a few more early morning cups of coffee on the dock, a few more sunny afternoons by the lake, and a few more crackling campfires watched through sleepy eyes. For many, it also means a...
Solo and Small Firm Expo – Three Key Take Aways for Small Firm Lawyers
On June third and fourth, I attended the sixth annual Solo and Small Firm Expo in Toronto,Ontario along with fellow Ontario Injury Lawyers Michael Laplante and Rachel Leck. Each year, the Solo and Small Firm Expo gives lawyers from small firms the opportunity to...
Woman Personal Injury Lawyer Finds Balance in Midland, Ontario
Rachel Leck is an Ontario personal injury lawyer. In this post, Rachel shares her passion for the legal profession and how she finds balance between raising a young family and growing her practice. I decided to move back to Midland, where I grew up, to practice law...
What to do after a car accident in Ontario?
At the scene of the motor vehicle accident: Remain calm.Offer help to anyone injured.If the accident is an emergency, call 911 and follow instructions.USE 911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY If the accident is not an emergency, call the police for instructions. In...
More than just bad luck – what to do when you need to sue after an accident in Ontario
On Friday the thirteenth, you can’t help but think about your luck. Whether you are superstitious or not, accidents can happen any time and any place. Today, we will share a few of our previous posts offering advice on taking legal action after a serious personal...
Employment lawyer works with referral network to meet clients across Ontario
Patrick Sloan joined Ferguson Barristers in 2008 and practices in wrongful dismissal and personal injury law focusing on product liability, slip and falls and motor vehicle accidents. In my practice in wrongful dismissal cases I have found that when a person...

