by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 14, 2022 | Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Spinal Cord Injury
A brain or spinal cord injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident can be one of the most terrible injuries a person can sustain. These injuries can change one’s life permanently and most times, these injuries do not only affect the injured person, but can have an...
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 10, 2019 | Brain Injury, Personal Injury
It’s summer and cycling is a great source of exercise and an easy mode of transportation for people of all ages. However, because of the high potential risk for head injuries to cyclists, the province of Ontario has a mandatory bike helmet law in place for all riders...
by Michael Laplante | Feb 24, 2016 | Brain Injury
Surprising, a number of individuals fail to see the importance of head protection while participating in winter activities. If you are planning to engage in activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and hockey, it is essential to wear the proper helmet to protect against potential brain injuries.
by Michael Laplante | Jan 6, 2015 | Brain Injury, Civil Litigation
With the increase in accidents on ski hills in Ontario, personal injury law firm Ferguson Barristers LLP has released a guide to ski and snowboard safety to help prevent head injuries and spinal cord injuries. According to experts, wearing a ski or snowboard safety...
by Michael Laplante | Nov 6, 2014 | Brain Injury
Following a motor vehicle accident or other incident causing personal injury, victims are often faced with more questions than answers. It can be a difficult time filled with confusion and pain and if you have been forced to miss work due to the injuries you...
by Michael Laplante | Sep 2, 2014 | Brain Injury
If you are involved in a car accident and sustain injuries because of the accident, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer. In fact, anyone who has been involved in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, boating accident, recreational vehicle...
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 | 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 Michael Laplante | Sep 21, 2011 | Brain Injury
Protect your kids with proper equipment to prevent brain injury while engaging in contact sports. Fall in Ontario is the time of year when our kids put away their swim trunks and begin to participate in contact sports like football and hockey.