Happy Holidays from Ferguson Barristers
by Michael Laplante | Dec 21, 2016
On behalf of the lawyers and staff at Ferguson Barristers, we want to thank everyone who worked with us to make 2016 a wonderful year. Have a safe and joyous holiday season with best wishes for the new year.
Winter Driving
by Michael Laplante | Dec 14, 2016
Winter driving is stressful at times, which can lead to poor driving decisions and potential accidents. You can reduce the associated risks by planning ahead and having a positive attitude. Keep the following safety tips in mind this winter to help...
Protect Your Kids from Head Injuries This Fall
by Michael Laplante | Nov 25, 2016
Fall in Ontario means it is time to ditch the summer sports and get ready for football and hockey season. While there’s always an element of risk in any sport, nothing is scarier than a young player losing consciousness after hitting his or her...
Prevent Personal Injury on Your Property This Fall
by Michael Laplante | Nov 9, 2016
Being a homeowner comes with a wide variety of responsibilities, including the upkeep and ongoing maintenance of your property. With the arrival of cooler weather, it’s especially important to begin clearing clutter, removing hazards and making...
5 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
by Michael Laplante | Oct 31, 2016
Tonight, neighbourhoods will be transformed into magical, moonlit places for an evening of fun and fantasy. Witches, ghosts and goblins will be prowling the streets in search of some sweet treats and spook, while being greeted at doorsteps by...
The Legal Side of Group Lottery Pools
by Michael Laplante | Sep 29, 2016
The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in a complex case involving a group lottery pool emphasizes the importance of keeping transaction and communication records when involved in a non-contractual agreement. In Spiro v. Koc et al 2016, the...
Injured in an Accident? Protect Yourself at the Scene
by Michael Laplante | Sep 22, 2016
A recent Ontario court decision reinforces how important it is for a person injured in an accident to attempt to gather identifying information of any possible defendants or witnesses at the scene of the accident or as soon after as possible. In...
Challenging the Validity of a Will
by Michael Laplante | Aug 23, 2016
“Can I challenge the validity of a will?” In this economy, individuals are becoming even more reliant on the estates of their family members for financial support in retirement. It is devastating to lose a family member and this devastation can...
Terms of Your Employment: What Notice Are You Owed?
by Michael Laplante | Aug 10, 2016
“Is there further recourse if I am terminated and my employment contract states that I am only entitled to receive termination notice according to the terms laid out by the Employment Standards Act?” The short answer is yes. Unless there is clear...
Summertime Driving Tips
by Michael Laplante | Jul 28, 2016
The hot and humid weather is here – summertime in Ontario is in full force! With family road trips and long drives to the cottage, it’s important to practice safe driving. Awareness and safety on the roads should be a top priority this summer...
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What you Need to Know About a Potential Disability Claim
by Michael Laplante | Oct 22, 2021
If you have been unable to work as a result of injury or illness, and/or are a full time employee of an employer who provides medical/dental and disability benefits, then you may be entitled to apply for long term disability insurance benefits. Long term disability...
What should I do if I get bit by a dog?
by Lisa Belcourt | Oct 22, 2021
In Ontario, if you are bitten by a dog, get the name of the dog’s owner and seek immediate medical care for yourself. Report the details of the incident as soon as possible to your local Health Unit , Animal Control and/or the police. You should also take detailed...
What to do if your long term disability is running out and your employer is forcing you to go back to work
by Michael Laplante | Aug 4, 2021
An insurers rights of assessment while your on disability benefits Whether you have been on long-term disability benefits for many years or only a short while your insurer has rights under your policy to investigate and assess your ongoing long-term disability claim...
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