by Michael Laplante | Dec 1, 2014 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Slip & Fall
No one would consider going outside during winter in Ontario without a warm jacket and gloves to protect against the cold, but a surprising number of individuals still engage in skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and playing hockey without protecting themselves...
by Michael Laplante | Sep 29, 2014 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
Understanding Ontario’s statutory accident benefits scheme can be very complex. However, every Ontario resident injured in a car accident is still entitled to certain benefits. A personal injury lawyer with the necessary expertise can help walk you through the...
by Lisa Belcourt | Sep 11, 2014 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
On September 2, 2014, the Court of Appeal released its decision in Fernandes v. Penncorp Life Insurance Company. At trial, the judge awarded Mr. Fernandes past long-term disability benefits, $200,000 for punitive damages, $100,000 for aggravated damages (for mental...
by Patrick Sloan | May 29, 2014 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Slip & Fall
Getting expert legal advice on personal injury claims in Muskoka just got easier! The lawyers at Ferguson Barristers are excited to announce the opening of Hardy & Associates’ new office in Huntsville, Ontario on June 2nd. Now, clients of Hardy & Associates...
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 22, 2013 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
The courts have a message for the insurance industry in Canada - honour your policy commitments in good faith and do not try to take advantage of an insured’s economic vulnerability to gain an advantage in settlement negotiations. Otherwise, your company may be hit...
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 1, 2012 | News, Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
As widely reported last week, there are rumours that some private messages of Facebook users have been made public through the introduction of the Timeline feature. Whether or not the rumour is true, it does serve as a reminder to all social media users to consider...
by Lisa Belcourt | May 15, 2012 | News, Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
This article written by Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, originally appeared in the April 27, 2012 issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.. Ms. Belcourt practices personal injury litigation in the northeast and central regions...
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 Lisa Belcourt | Dec 16, 2011 | Personal Injury, Short- & Long-Term Disability
As of January 1st, 2012, there are new accessibility standards that various Ontario businesses will have to meet pursuant to Ontario Regulation 429/07. Although these standards have applied to various public organizations since January 1, 2010, the effective date for...
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...