Five Qualities of a Good Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer
by Michael Laplante | Jun 14, 2012
Finding the right lawyer when you have just been involved in a car accident or any other incident causing personal injury can be difficult, particularly if this is the first time you have had to seek legal help. While relying on the advice of your...
When it rains it pours – Is Water Damage covered by Insurance?
by Patrick Sloan | Jun 7, 2012
Any homeowner who has reached the bottom step of their basement to discover an inch of water will be intimately aware of how much damage water can cause. Whether it is a faulty sump pump, leaky flashing around your chimney or a catastrophic...
Ferguson Barristers Supports ROMP Week
by Lisa Belcourt | May 31, 2012
If you happen to notice a few extra medical students around the Midland Penetang area next week, be sure to extend them a warm welcome! Ten students from the University of Toronto and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine will be visiting our...
Ferguson Barristers Hosts Happy Hour
by Michael Laplante | May 24, 2012
On May 31st, lawyers from Ferguson Barristers will be attending the Solo and Small Firm Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. As the name suggests, this conference is designed for lawyers working in small firms and as sole...
Using the OHSA in Discovery
by Lisa Belcourt | May 15, 2012
This article written by Lisa Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, originally appeared in the April 27, 2012 issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.. Ms. Belcourt practices personal injury litigation in the northeast...
Watch out for Pedestrians!
by Michael Laplante | May 3, 2012
Warmer weather means that more people are taking to the streets - walking to and from work, taking lunch time strolls and generally enjoying the outdoors. College and university students have finished their winter terms and school age children will...
Using the OHSA in Discovery
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 27, 2012
This article, written by Lisa Belcourt, examines the role obligations under the Ontario Health and Safety Act may play when counsel are preparing their Examination for Discovery plan. Using the OHSA in Discovery (PDF)
Slips, Trips and Falls: Where it happens could make a difference
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 16, 2012
It has likely happened to you - you are walking along, minding your own business, when suddenly you trip or slip and fall. In many of these cases, the only cause for concern is your embarrassment and your injured pride. Nevertheless, there are...
Midland, Ontario Paralegal Presenting at OTLA Law Clerks Conference
by Patrick Sloan | Apr 5, 2012
Sandra Proulx is a senior law clerk at Ferguson Barristers with over 25 years of experience exclusively in the field of personal injury litigation. She is a licensed paralegal having successfully completed the LSUC Paralegal Examination in March...
Motorcycle Accidents and No Fault Insurance in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 29, 2012
With spring just around the corner, it’s almost time to take the motorcycle out of hibernation and start planning your summer adventures. Ontario has some of the most scenic roads in Canada for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy. However, even if...
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