What Happens if I need help Washing my Hair After a Car Accident in Ontario?
by Patrick Sloan | Jan 12, 2012
Getting your medical expenses covered after you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident is important but it may not be enough. What if your injuries mean that you need help with some basic tasks like washing your hair or transferring from a...
Avoid Snowmobiling Accidents during Ontario Winters
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 29, 2011
Living in a rural northern area in winter can mean facing some harsh winters and chilly nights. For outdoor enthusiasts however, blankets of fresh snow mean the opening of snowmobile season and an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Ontario trails year...
Have a safe and joyous holiday season with best wishes for the New Year.
by Michael Laplante | Dec 23, 2011
Ontario’s Injury Lawyers Participate in Justicia Project
by Patrick Sloan | Dec 22, 2011
Like any profession, becoming a lawyer takes a great deal of commitment, both in terms of time and money. Many lawyers graduate from law school with an enormous debt load. Of course, in the end, most lawyers would likely agree that it was worth...
Highlights of New Accessibility Standards For 2012
by Lisa Belcourt | Dec 16, 2011
As of January 1st, 2012, there are new accessibility standards that various Ontario businesses will have to meet pursuant to Ontario Regulation 429/07. Although these standards have applied to various public organizations since January 1, 2010,...
What young lawyers in Ontario need to know about practicing law in rural communities
by Mark Baker | Dec 5, 2011
This blog is based on the thoughts and contributions of a number of the practitioners who presented with me at the recent Articling and Beyond Symposium presented by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Working in a small town is a fine way to...
What Happens If I can’t Work Following a Car Accident in Ontario?
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 26, 2011
One of the most terrifying aspects of being injured in a motor vehicle accident is the fear that you won’t be able to return to work and provide for yourself and your loved ones. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be off work for a...
Expand your Law Practice Through our Referring Lawyer Program
by Michael Laplante | Nov 23, 2011
Ontario Referring Lawyer Program Expands We are pleased to announce the addition of Tim Vanular Lawyers Professional Corporation to our Referring Lawyer Program, Tim Vanular Lawyers are located in Pickering, Ontario and practice in the areas of...
How to Avoid ATV Accidents and Injuries in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 20, 2011
Although ATVs offer fun, adventure and a chance to explore Ontario’s trails, they can be dangerous if laws and safety precautions are not followed. Inexperience, speed and carrying passengers can all be factors in ATV accidents in Ontario. An ATV...
Midland personal injury lawyers “Mo Bros” reach the halfway mark in Movember
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 15, 2011
Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan have reached the halfway mark in their efforts to support the Movember campaign. The Ferguson Barristers LLP team have been raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada for the past two...
Recent Blogs
You Won’t Be-Leaf This Case!
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 22, 2019
Boundary line disputes are common in the realm of Real Estate law and the case of Allen v. MacDougall, 2019 is no exception. The parties shared something in common, a tree that straddled the boundary line of their adjoining lands. The Forestry Act states “every tree...
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
by Lisa Belcourt | Aug 14, 2019
Summer time means spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re walking to and from work, taking a lunch time stroll or just generally enjoying the sunshine, road safety should always be on your mind. Both pedestrians and motorists are responsible for keeping everyone...
Land Transfer Tax and First-Time Home Buyers
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Aug 7, 2019
Who Pays Land Transfer Tax? When you acquire land or beneficial interest land, you will pay land transfer tax to the province when it closes. Land transfer tax is normally based on the amount paid for the land, in addition to the amount remaining on any mortgage or...
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