by Lisa Belcourt | May 20, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Did You Fall? You May Have a Real Claim. Most people who slip and fall don't think of it as a legal matter. They feel embarrassed. They assume they were just clumsy. They get up, brush themselves off, and try to forget it happened. Often, that's the wrong instinct. A...
by Patrick Sloan | May 15, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Choosing a Slip and Fall Lawyer Is a Real Decision Every personal injury firm in Ontario advertises the same things. Free consultation. No fees unless we win. Decades of experience. After two or three websites, they all start to look the same. They aren't the...
by Michael Laplante | May 6, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Do You Actually Need a Slip and Fall Lawyer? Maybe not. For minor falls with quick recoveries and no insurance disputes, you might not need a lawyer at all. A property owner accepts responsibility, their insurer pays your medical bills, and you go back to your life....
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 5, 2025 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Slip and fall accidents happen more often than many people realize. In a community like Innisfil, where icy sidewalks in winter and busy commercial spaces year-round are part of everyday life, these incidents can leave victims facing painful injuries, unexpected...
by Jolene Brandon | Jan 13, 2021 | Slip & Fall
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the unavoidable slippery sidewalks and walkways. Under the Occupiers Liability Act those you occupy a property (either as an owner or by lease) have a recognized duty owed to people who visit the property, and even those who...
by Patrick Sloan | May 22, 2019 | Slip & Fall
Slip and falls can happen anywhere, but they have become increasingly more common in areas that are crowded and hectic like a store or a restaurant. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act the occupier of the property In Ontario is required to keep people reasonably safe...
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 | Oct 30, 2014 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal, Slip & Fall
Many people carry long-term disability insurance coverage to protect themselves in the event that serious injuries prevent them from being able to return to work and earn an income on their own. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or are affected...
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 | Jun 6, 2013 | Slip & Fall
The old adage “Better late than Never” applies in many situations - like cleaning the house, apologizing after a fight or taking up a new hobby. It does not however apply to making a claim after you have been injured in an accident. In those instances, the better...