Safety Tips For Driving In Winter Conditions
by Michael Laplante | Jan 18, 2018
Winter driving can be stressful, but you can reduce the risk of accidents and collisions by driving defensively and planning ahead. When possible, avoid driving in severe conditions, but when you must drive in snowy or slippery conditions, follow...
The Merger of Two Law Firms
by Michael Laplante | Dec 20, 2017
We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2018, Ferguson Barristers will merge with Deacon Taws to become FDT Law (Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP). With this merger and collaboration, we look forward to offering expanded legal services and...
Avoid Personal Injury on Your Property as the Seasons Change
by Michael Laplante | Nov 22, 2017
As the seasons change and we approach the colder months in Canada, it’s important to inspect your property for personal injury potential. Clearing clutter, removing hazards and being diligent about property maintenance can help protect visitors and...
Injury Compensation in Recreational Sports
by Michael Laplante | Oct 10, 2017
Joining a recreational sports league and being physically active is beneficial for both your mind and body. Players assume a certain level of risk of incidents or accidents that fall within the rules when they participate in a sport, but the use of...
Coffee Spill in Drive-through Restaurant Considered an “Accident”
by Michael Laplante | Sep 29, 2017
In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal in Dittmann v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada held that the use of an automobile was the direct cause of serious burns sustained by a coffee spill in a drive-through restaurant and that this was...
Back to school road safety
by Michael Laplante | Sep 12, 2017
It’s that time of the year again! Students are heading back to the classroom – whether it be college, university, high school or elementary school. Together with many other Ontarians, we are getting back to work or school and our regular routines,...
Ontario Boating Rules and Regulations
by Michael Laplante | Aug 30, 2017
With the summer coming to a close, many boating enthusiasts will be eager to get out onto the water one last time. Living on Georgian Bay means we have the luxury of enjoying some of the most spectacular recreational boating in the world. Making...
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
by Michael Laplante | Aug 22, 2017
Summer time means spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re walking to and from work, taking a lunch time stroll or just generally enjoying the sunshine, road safety should always be on your mind. Both pedestrians and motorists are responsible...
No-Fault Car Insurance Refresher
by Michael Laplante | Jul 25, 2017
Accidents happen. If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident in Ontario, your focus should be on getting the appropriate medical treatment and getting your life back on track. Although this may sound simple, the somewhat complicated...
Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v McKeown, 2017 ONCA 563
by Michael Laplante | Jul 18, 2017
On July 4, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal in Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v McKeown ruled that insurers do not have to provide justification for their decision to request an examination under oath (“EUO”) pursuant to Section 33 (4) 3 of the...
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Get To Know Our Newest Associate, Daniel Fiorini
by Jennifer Goldsmith | May 19, 2022
Daniel came to the practice of law after a lengthy career in the construction industry, where he had been working since finishing high school. His first job was as a labourer, and as time went on and he gained more knowledge and experience, (including graduating from...
Can You Receive Long-term Disability Benefits For Depression?
by Michael Laplante | Mar 24, 2022
You can receive long or short-term disability benefits for a variety of psychiatric and psychological conditions as long as they result in a disability that prevents the insured from some or all of their work related duties. Anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...
Do I Qualify for Income Replacement Benefits?
by Michael Laplante | Mar 16, 2022
Being injured in a motor vehicle incident is scary. But what’s even scarier is the fear that you won’t be able to return to work and continue to provide for you and your family. Whether you’re off work for a few days or a few months, it’s important to think about how...
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