Wishing you a joyous holiday season and best wishes for the New Year.
by Michael Laplante | Dec 21, 2014
Preparing Your Will and Estate to Avoid Disputes
by Michael Laplante | Dec 8, 2014
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,...
A Helmet Can Protect you from Brain Injury
by Michael Laplante | Dec 1, 2014
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...
When an Ontario Real Estate Litigator Can Help
by Michael Laplante | Nov 21, 2014
Building a new home can be one of the most significant transactions in your lifetime. Being able to see your dream through to construction is the goal of many couples and can be an exciting and romantic time. In dreaming of how you will decorate...
Slips, trips and falls resulting in personal injury claims more likely under icy conditions
by Michael Laplante | Nov 17, 2014
During icy winter months, it is important that property owners and property occupiers keep their premises safe for users. At the end of the day, it is the responsibility of the occupier/owner to keep areas such as sidewalks, laneways and driveways...
Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers Offer Free Consultations to Car Accident Victims
by Michael Laplante | Nov 6, 2014
Following a motor vehicle accident or other incident causing personal injury, victims are often faced with more questions than answers. It can be a difficult time filled with confusion and pain and if you have been forced to miss work due to the...
Claiming Long-Term Disability Benefits May Require the Help of an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer
by Michael Laplante | Oct 30, 2014
Many people carry long-term disability insurance coverage to protect themselves in the event that serious injuries prevent them from being able to return to work and earn an income on their own. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and...
Ferguson One of Canada’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers
by Michael Laplante | Oct 13, 2014
“Best Lawyers’ team of editors spent two years conducting peer-review surveys of the Canadian legal community to develop lists of the most highly respected lawyer in 53 practice areas. Because lawyers must be selected by their peers for inclusion,...
How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims
by Michael Laplante | Oct 7, 2014
Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in North America and more than 74% of Internet users have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or one of the other trending websites. Social media is an amazing tool to stay in touch...
Am I Still Entitled to Benefits under No-Fault Insurance?
by Michael Laplante | Sep 29, 2014
Understanding Ontario’s statutory accident benefits scheme can be very complex. However, every Ontario resident injured in a car accident is still entitled to certain benefits. A personal injury lawyer with the necessary expertise can help walk you...
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Step 4: Pre-Trails: Before We Get Going, Let’s Talk about the Issues
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 17, 2021
This week we will be discussing the Pre-Trial Conference An important step in a civil action is the Pre-Trial Conference (“Pre-Trial”). A Pre-Trial is an opportunity for the parties to meet face to face and have a candid discussion about issues ahead of trial with the...
Step 3: Motions and Summary Judgment: Why Won’t You Comply and Do We Need a Trial?
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 10, 2021
This week we will be discussing motions, and specifically focusing on motions for summary judgement. During the pleadings and discovery phase of a civil action, there are many reasons why disagreements and stalemates arise between the parties. In many cases in order...
Step 2 – The Discovery Phase: Disclosure of Relevant Documents and Information
by Jolene Brandon | Mar 5, 2021
This week we will be discussing the Discovery phase of a civil action, focusing on the disclosure of documents, privileged documents, and examinations for discovery. Once parties exchange pleadings, the Discovery phase begins. Discovery is a period of time in a civil...
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