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In our post  Understanding No-Fault Insurance Benefits in Ontario we discussed the general nature of no-fault benefits in Ontario as well as the fact that the new SABs (Statutory Accident Benefits) now apply to all car, truck, motorcycle and SUV accidents occurring...

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...

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...

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,...

Chances are the arrival of cooler weather means you’re already paying closer attention to the exterior of your house.  This is the time  of year when any outdoor repairs you may have been putting off become a priority in order to prepare for the  winter. When you are...

Mark Baker's recent blog post, "If you build it they will come" takes a close look at some of the obstacles small firms face in trying to attract young lawyers to work in rural communities. This post inspired a conversation between Mark Baker, a partner with Ferguson...

In this post, personal injury lawyer, Lisa Belcourt offers comment on a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision surrounding deductions from an insurance claim, based on the type of benefits chosen by the accident victim. Considerations to make when choosing your...

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...

Adapted from Mark Baker's Article "If we build it, they will come", which was featured on the Canadian Bar Association website. Mark is an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer and Specialist in Civil Litigation. Ferguson Barristers LLP founded the  Ontario Referring Lawyer...

Ontario residents have faced an unprecedented week of natural disaster. Earlier this week, the beautiful community of Goderich, Ontario was devastated by damage from a tornado. Several areas experienced effects of an earthquake and across Ontario tornado watches were...