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,...
Leaving a Peaceful Legacy – Dealing with a Contested Will in Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 23, 2011
While the expression goes, “there’s one in every family”, the divisive nature of a family conflict over a will or estate can result in some members alienating themselves out of hurt or anger. Some may refuse to participate in the process of...
Football and hockey helmets – Protecting your kids from head injuries and concussions this fall
by Michael Laplante | Sep 21, 2011
Protect your kids with proper equipment to prevent brain injury while engaging in contact sports Fall in Ontario is the time of year when our kids put away their swim trunks and begin to participate in contact sports like football and hockey. While...
Slips, trips and falls- Preventing personal injury on your property this autumn
by Michael Laplante | Sep 16, 2011
Chances are the arrival of cooler weather means you’re already paying closer attention to the exterior of your house. This is the time of year when any outdoor repairs you may have been putting off become a priority in order to prepare for the...
How new lawyers can discover balance and opportunity in rural Ontario
by Mark Baker | Sep 14, 2011
Mark Baker's recent blog post, "If you build it they will come" takes a close look at some of the obstacles small firms face in trying to attract young lawyers to work in rural communities. This post inspired a conversation between Mark Baker, a...
When being fired is wrongful dismissal – Understanding Ontario Employment Law
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 12, 2011
In our practice, we have helped many clients who have come to us after losing their job with concerns about what to do next. Employment laws in Ontario have been put in place to help protect workers from being let go or fired from their jobs...
Considerations to make when choosing your Ontario accident benefits
by Lisa Belcourt | Sep 7, 2011
In this post, personal injury lawyer, Lisa Belcourt offers comment on a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision surrounding deductions from an insurance claim, based on the type of benefits chosen by the accident victim. Considerations to make when...
How to prevent property damage claims to your cottage in Huntsville, Ontario
by Patrick Sloan | Sep 2, 2011
Everyone is trying to squeeze the most out of the last few weekends at the cottage, a few more early morning cups of coffee on the dock, a few more sunny afternoons by the lake, and a few more crackling campfires watched through sleepy eyes. For...
Who is responsible if you are injured on an amusement ride in Ontario?
by Lisa Belcourt | Aug 31, 2011
In small towns across Ontario, the smell of cotton candy and fried food is in the air, while parking lots become a maze of thrilling midway rides and carnival games. With all that fun and excitement going on, people may not think about the...
Recent Blogs
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...
It’s Cottage Season – Why is the Road Access Act Important?
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Jun 26, 2019
Picture this: it’s the Friday of a long weekend, and you’ve been looking forward to getting to the cottage for weeks. You make the long two-hour drive up north, and just as you’re about to drive across your neighbor’s property to access your cottage—as you have done...
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