One of Ontario’s Injury Lawyers Wins Insurance Coverage for 77 Year Old Driver
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 21, 2013
Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, was successful before Justice T.M. Wood at the Ontario Superior Court in obtaining insurance coverage for Barbara Kozel after Ms. Kozel was involved in a car accident in Florida. Lisa has extensive...
How Much Time Do I Have to Sue?
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 4, 2013
How much time do I have to sue? In Ontario, the basic limitation period of 2 years is set out in section 4 of the Limitations Act, 2002. In practical terms, this means that if you want to sue someone to recover your damages you need to do so,...
We are Back – and so are the Students!
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 9, 2013
After a short hiatus enjoying all that summer has to offer, the FB Blog is back for the busy fall season. Together with many other Ontarians, we are getting back to work or school and our regular routines. This week is the 1st full week back for...
Who pays to have my car fixed after an accident in Ontario?
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 8, 2013
Many people may be under the impression that they will be fully reimbursed for any damage caused to their car because of an accident, regardless of who is at fault. After all, don’t we have no-fault insurance in Ontario? Unfortunately, the...
Summertime Pool and Swimming Safety
by Patrick Sloan | Jun 24, 2013
One more week to go! School aged kids will soon be free of teachers and books - with lots of free time on their hands for fun and relaxation. With the soaring temperatures and humidity this week across southern Ontario, some of this extra time...
Am I out of Time to Sue?
by Patrick Sloan | Jun 6, 2013
The old adage “Better late than Never” applies in many situations - like cleaning the house, apologizing after a fight or taking up a new hobby. It does not however apply to making a claim after you have been injured in an accident. In those...
Biking Accidents – Where do I send my accident benefit insurance forms?
by Patrick Sloan | May 21, 2013
Travelling by bike in Ontario during the hot summer months is a common occurrence and all of us have the responsibility to ensure bicyclists remain safe. Unfortunately, as with any form of transportation, there is always the risk of being...
The 2013 Ontario Budget and Car Insurance
by Patrick Sloan | May 6, 2013
Last Thursday, Minister Charles Sousa presented the 2013 Ontario Budget at Queen’s Park. Whether or not this Budget, and the current government, survives will be determined in the next few weeks. In the meantime, we outline a few of the proposed...
Punitive Damages awarded against Insurance Companies
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 22, 2013
The courts have a message for the insurance industry in Canada - honour your policy commitments in good faith and do not try to take advantage of an insured’s economic vulnerability to gain an advantage in settlement negotiations. Otherwise, your...
A Spring Refresher on No-Fault Car Insurance
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 5, 2013
If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle crash in Ontario, your focus should be on getting the appropriate medical treatment and getting your life back to normal. This may sound simple. In reality however, the somewhat complicated system...
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Are Wills and Powers of Attorney an Essential Service?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 26, 2020
As COVID-19 has taken over the world, it may have left you thinking about your Estate. Do you have a Will, do you need to update your Will, do you have Powers of Attorney in place? For information, check out our blog post on the difference between Wills and Powers of...
COVID-19 OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 24, 2020
PLEASE CALL 705.526.1471 or EMAIL admin@fdtlaw.ca TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT The health of our employees and clients is our top priority. Please note that our office will be closed to the public effective March 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. Our lawyers and...
COVID – 19 UPDATE
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Mar 15, 2020
Dear Clients, On behalf of the lawyers and employees of Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP, we would like to start by letting all those being affected by COVID – 19 know that you are in our thoughts during this unprecedented time. Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP has initiated its...
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