Trouble At Home: How Real Estate Law Can Protect Your Purchase
by Michael Laplante | Jul 8, 2016
Imagine this scenario. You’re buying a home. You’ve done your due diligence, had your home inspections, signed the paperwork and finally moved into your new home! After this whole process, you discover a big problem you could not have known about...
Employment Law in Action
by Michael Laplante | Jun 28, 2016
A recent court of appeal decision has addressed the issue of an employer’s duty to accommodate a disabled employee and the seldom-invoked remedy of reinstatement of the employee to her employment under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990,...
Summertime Swimming Safety Tips
by Michael Laplante | Jun 22, 2016
In just one short week, kids will be finishing up at school and readying themselves for a summer full of friends, relaxation and swimming. With so much to look forward to and the warm weather quickly approaching, it’s easy to overlook the risks...
Lisa Belcourt Discusses New Auto Insurance Rules on CBC
by Michael Laplante | Jun 6, 2016
On June 1, the definition of catastrophic impairment changed. As part of Ontario’s plan to cut auto insurance rates, insurance payouts for catastrophic accidents were reduced by half. One of our personal injury lawyers, Lisa Belcourt, was recently...
5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer
by Michael Laplante | May 20, 2016
Quality Many personal injury claims require you to share personal information and emotional details, so it’s important to find a lawyer that you can trust. Asking your lawyer to share details of their approach, their previous experience with claims...
Is Your Home Prepared for Spring?
by Michael Laplante | Apr 20, 2016
Spring has finally sprung! And as the snow begins to melt and the birds begin to chirp, it’s important to remember the one unpleasant side effect of spring – flooding in your home. Stormy weather and melting snow can result in a lot of water, which...
The Importance of Retaining a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident
by Michael Laplante | Mar 24, 2016
If you are involved in a car accident and sustain injuries because of the accident, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer to understand your rights. In fact, anyone who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident (e.g., car, truck,...
A Helmet Can Protect You from Brain Injury
by Michael Laplante | Feb 24, 2016
Ontario winters can be harsh, but there are measures you can take to protect yourself from the elements. For starters, you would never consider going outside without a warm jacket, gloves and a toque, and it is only common sense to ensure your...
Prevent Snowmobiling Accidents This Winter
by Michael Laplante | Jan 27, 2016
Living in a rural northern area in winter can mean facing some harsh winters and chilly nights. Fortunately for some, blankets of fresh snow mean the start of snowmobile season and an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Ontario trails year-round....
Happy Holidays from Ferguson Barristers
by Michael Laplante | Dec 21, 2015
On behalf of the personal injury lawyers and staff at Ferguson Barristers, we want to thank everyone who made 2015 an exceptional year. This year marks a very special milestone for Ferguson Barristers, Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce...
Recent Blogs
How to choose a long-term disability lawyer?
by Michael Laplante | Jul 22, 2021
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or by a defective product, you may be entitled to claim benefits from your long-term disability insurer. Navigating an insurance claim can be a daunting task, particularly when living with the effects of a...
What to do if you are denied long term disability?
by Michael Laplante | Jul 22, 2021
You received a long term disability denial letter If you have received a letter of denial from a long term disability insurer you should contact a personal injury and disability lawyer as soon as possible if you have not already retained one. There are...
Junior Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
by Michael Laplante | Jun 28, 2021
Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP seeks an experienced Junior Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk. The hours of work for the position are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for a 35-hour workweek. The qualified candidate must be professional, very client-oriented and able...
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