Costs in the Small Claims Court
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 7, 2011
This paper, written by Patrick Sloan, considers the impact of the availability of an award for costs when deciding whether or not to pursue a claim in small claims court. Costs in the Small Claims Court (PDF)
Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers letting their “Mos” grow for Movember
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 4, 2011
In the month formerly known as November, Rod Ferguson, Mike Laplante and Patrick Sloan will be raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer by leaving their razors out of their morning routine. Team Ferguson Barristers LLP has set a fundraising...
Understanding No-fault Benefits in Ontario – Are my Medical Expenses Covered?
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 2, 2011
Getting timely and appropriate medical treatment following an injury in a motor vehicle accident is a priority for most drivers in Ontario. Who pays for this treatment is an important question that needs to be addressed in order reduce anxiety...
Halloween Safety Tips from Midland, Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers
by Lisa Belcourt | Oct 29, 2011
Hallowe’en will arrive on Monday with all of the usual excitement and fun you would expect to be associated with a celebration of candy and costumes. If you are like many homeowners, you probably make a little extra effort to make sure that when...
Injured on the Job – Can I Sue for Personal Injury Damages?
by Michael Laplante | Oct 26, 2011
On-the-job accidents can happen to anyone at any time, even in jobs many consider safe. Last year, 198,617 Ontario workers reported workplace injuries to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Ontario’s workers’ compensation system,...
Understanding No-fault Auto Insurance in Ontario – Minor Injury Guideline
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 23, 2011
This past week has seen a tremendous amount of on-line discussion about how the recent changes to no-fault insurance have affected ordinary Ontarians who are involved in car, truck, motorcycle or SUV accidents. One of the major changes was the...
Tips for a Successful Articling Experience – Things You May Not Learn in Law School, But Should
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 19, 2011
Born and raised in Oshawa, Ontario, Sheila Minnie obtained her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1992. Sheila then attended law school at the University of British Columbia and was called to both the Ontario Bar and the British...
Understanding No-Fault Insurance Benefits in Ontario – Standard vs. Optional Benefits
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 15, 2011
In our post Understanding No-Fault Insurance Benefits in Ontario we discussed the general nature of no-fault benefits in Ontario as well as the fact that the new SABs (Statutory Accident Benefits) now apply to all car, truck, motorcycle and SUV...
Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario – Providing Support For People With Spinal Cord Injuries
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 12, 2011
We are pleased to welcome the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario to the Ontario Injury Lawyer Blog. Gillian Lynne-Davies, Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator for CPA Ontario has provided the following guest post to share more information...
Understanding No-Fault Insurance Benefits in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Oct 5, 2011
The no-fault insurance benefits available to Ontario motorists changed in September of last year. What this means is that for any auto policies renewed after September 1, 2010, there are significant changes to the standard policy. Going forward,...
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Who Owns The Waterfront at Your Cottage?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 18, 2019
When people buy waterfront property, most of them assume they also own the waterfront. However, unless there is an express grant to the bed of navigable water, title to the body of water or stream bordering on or passing through a parcel of land does not pass with...
Bicycle Safety Tips from FDTLaw
by Patrick Sloan | Jul 10, 2019
It’s summer and cycling is a great source of exercise and an easy mode of transportation for people of all ages. However, because of the high potential risk for head injuries to cyclists, the province of Ontario has a mandatory bike helmet law in place for all riders...
Summer Sport Injuries
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jul 3, 2019
Many Canadian adults partake in recreational sports during their free time – especially once the warmer weather hits! It’s nearly impossible to find a park that isn’t occupied by people running about and playing all sorts of intramural sports. As anyone who’s spent...
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