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...
Can a cyclist receive accident benefits if they are hit by a car?
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 9, 2012
Spring is almost here, the roads are drying up and for some, that means getting your bike tuned up and back on the road. For most, cycling will mean lots of fresh air and exercise this spring and summer. However, accidents do happen and in the...
Facebook, Confidentiality and Your Car Accident
by Patrick Sloan | Mar 2, 2012
According to the Digital Buzz blog, one in every thirteen people on earth signs into Facebook every day! The site also reports that in just twenty minutes, over one million links are shared and almost three million messages are sent. Sharing...
Steps to take following a Car Accident in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 24, 2012
Car accidents can be inconvenient at best and devastating at worst. If you have suffered personal injuries as a result of the crash, you may need to consult a personal injury lawyer at some later date. In many cases, this may not be obvious to...
Tips to keep safe on Ontario Slopes This Family Day Weekend
by Lisa Belcourt | Feb 17, 2012
With all the great hills around Ontario, many sports enthusiasts head to the slopes for a day of skiing or snowboarding during the winter months. This Family Day Weekend will likely be no exception. Taking precautions to prevent personal injuries...
Ferguson Barristers Supports “Ride For Dad”
by Patrick Sloan | Feb 9, 2012
The Ride for Dad is a fundraising event that supports the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation through annual local Rides. The Ride for Dad event started in the early 2000’s as a motorcycle ride and raised over $20,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer...
Safe Winter Driving – Emergency Car Kit
by Michael Laplante | Feb 2, 2012
Despite Wiarton Willie’s prediction this morning of an early spring in Ontario, there is still reason to be prepared for more winter driving. Winter driving can be tricky, especially in Central Ontario, with sudden changes in the weather and the...
Costs in Ontario Small Claims Court
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 26, 2012
Now that the monetary limit of the small claims court in Ontario has increased to $25,000, renewed interest in this court seems likely. Although there are several factors that should be considered when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in...
When Rides Go Wrong
by Lisa Belcourt | Jan 19, 2012
This article written by Lisa D. Belcourt, a partner at Ferguson Barristers, originally appeared in the December 16, 2011, issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. As a teenager I loved the thrill of roller coasters, flying...
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