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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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...
Step 1- Limitation Dates and Pleadings: Where to Start and What to Say
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 24, 2021
This week we will be discussing the initiation of a civil action, focusing on the deadlines for beginning a claim and the presentation of arguments. Timelines and deadlines are extremely important when starting a civil action. Depending on the issue, there are...
Let’s Talk About The Litigation Process in Ontario:
by Jolene Brandon | Feb 17, 2021
A Step-By-Step Overview to Litigation in Ontario We often picture legal disputes involving lawyers standing in a courtroom making arguments during a trial, however, there are many, many, steps which occur before heading to court. On that note, very few cases actually...
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