by Michael Laplante | Dec 14, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Winter driving is stressful at times, which can lead to poor driving decisions and potential accidents. You can reduce the associated risks by planning ahead and having a positive attitude. Keep the following safety tips in mind this winter to help keep you and your...
by Michael Laplante | Jul 28, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
The hot and humid weather is here – summertime in Ontario is in full force! With family road trips and long drives to the cottage, it’s important to practice safe driving. Awareness and safety on the roads should be a top priority this summer season. Safe Driving...
by Michael Laplante | Jun 28, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Employment/Wrongful Dismissal, Real Estate
A recent court of appeal decision has addressed the issue of an employer’s duty to accommodate a disabled employee and the seldom-invoked remedy of reinstatement of the employee to her employment under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.19 (the “Code”)....
by Michael Laplante | Jun 6, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
On June 1, the definition of catastrophic impairment changed. As part of Ontario’s plan to cut auto insurance rates, insurance payouts for catastrophic accidents were reduced by half. One of our personal injury lawyers, Lisa Belcourt, was recently interviewed by Up...
by Michael Laplante | Jan 27, 2016 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Living in a rural northern area in winter can mean facing some harsh winters and chilly nights. Fortunately for some, blankets of fresh snow mean the start of snowmobile season and an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Ontario trails year-round.
by Michael Laplante | Dec 14, 2015 | Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Driving during the holiday season can be stressful, whether attending parties or shopping for the perfect gift. Driving-related stress and frustration can lead to poor driving decisions.
by Michael Laplante | Nov 18, 2015 | Civil Litigation
When you are a homeowner, cleaning up, clearing the clutter and making small repairs is an important part of property maintenance. Chances are with the arrival of cooler weather, you are starting to play closer attention to the exterior of your property.
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 21, 2014 | Civil Litigation
Building a new home can be one of the most significant transactions in your lifetime. Being able to see your dream through to construction is the goal of many couples and can be an exciting and romantic time. In dreaming of how you will decorate and where you will put...
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 8, 2013 | Civil Litigation
Many people may be under the impression that they will be fully reimbursed for any damage caused to their car because of an accident, regardless of who is at fault. After all, don’t we have no-fault insurance in Ontario? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that...