Lisa Belcourt is a personal injury lawyer who has proven to be a strong advocate for people with disabilities in several small Ontario communities. Her work in Midland, Ontario has been recognized by the Canadian Bar Association. In this post we share a personal...
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Ontario Motorcycle Accident Statistics Illustrate Need to Protect Against Spinal Cord Injury
A long, winding stretch of smoothly paved road can be the ultimate temptation for motorcycle enthusiasts across Ontario. While riding a motorcycle can provide a relaxing escape, riders need to be aware of the high risk of personal injury related to their pastime. If...
Personal Injury Lawyer, Michael Laplante, On The Key To Settling Insurance Disputes
Michael Laplante is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation and partner at Ferguson Barristers LLP. Michael joined the team in 2002, and became a partner in 2007. In this article he shares his experiences in practising personal injury law...
Do I have to Wear a Helmet? Ontario Bicycle Helmet Laws
Do I Need to Wear a Helmet in Ontario? Cycling can be great exercise and an easy mode of transportation for adults and children. We believe there are a number of safety precautions every level of rider should keep in mind before enjoying the open road. Wearing a bike...
Perspectives On Practicing Personal Injury Law In Small Town Midland, Ontario
Mark Baker, partner at Ferguson Barristers LLP, shares his personal insights on representing personal injury, insurance claims and disability claims in Midland and across the province of Ontario. Representing Ontario Accident Victims Needs My father was a small...
How to Pursue a Car Accident Claim in Ontario
Many clients have already given a written or verbal statement to either their own auto insurance company or a defendant auto insurance company by the time they contact a lawyer about pursuing a car accident claim in Ontario. In many cases, the contents of that...
How To Prevent Accidents and Head Injuries On the Ski Hill
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...
Skiing, Snowboarding or Snowmobiling? A Helmet Can Protect You From Brain Injury
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...
How Preparing Your Will and Estate Carefully Can Help Avoid Potential Disputes for Ontario Families
Everyone knows the importance of keeping careful records of your income, assets and expenses for your accountant. But what about doing the same for your family? The death of a loved one can leave a family dealing with a variety of complex estate, trust and financial...
Referral Fees For Ontario Lawyers – Co-counsel Arrangements
Part Three in a Three Part Series on Ontario Lawyer Referral Fees. At Ferguson Barristers we work with a network of Ontario lawyers to provide service in personal injury law and civil litigation to clients in smaller communities. We've prepared a three part blogs...
