In Ontario, manufacturers and merchants are responsible for the quality and safety of the products and equipment they make and sell. When a product fails to perform as expected, is defective, or fails to carry a warning label or proper instructions...

Tips on compensation for on-the-job car accident injuries

by Michael Laplante | Jan 31, 2011

This article written by Lisa D. Belcourt originally appeared in the February 4, 2011, issue of The Lawyers Weekly. Personal injury lawyers are regularly asked to provide advice on the compensation rights of clients who have been injured in motor...

What Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

by Michael Laplante | Jan 28, 2011

It is important for you to find a lawyer that has experience with your type of case and most of all, one that suits you. It is not uncommon for potential clients to seek a second opinion before choosing a lawyer to take their case. To help you...

Sports injury compensation falls under assault and battery in Ontario

by Michael Laplante | Jan 26, 2011

If you are like many Canadian adults, you probably enjoy playing recreational sports in your free time. As anyone who’s spent time watching and playing sports knows, tempers can flare during a game, resulting in injury to one or more of the...

How Facebook and Twitter may influence your entitlement to accident benefits and tort claims

by Michael Laplante | Jan 19, 2011

Understanding your privacy rights when you are in litigation with an insurance company following an accident can be an important part of managing your claim for accident benefits and tort damages in Ontario. If you make a claim, insurance companies...

Am I Still Entitled to Benefits under No-Fault Insurance?

by Michael Laplante | Jan 10, 2011

Understanding Ontario’s statutory accident benefits scheme can be very complex.However, every Ontario resident injured in a car vehicle accident is still entitled to certain benefits. A personal injury lawyer with the necessary expertise can help...

Do you have the right health insurance coverage for Cuba?

by Michael Laplante | Jan 7, 2011

Before you take off on your vacation, it is important to do some homework to understand the different health insurance coverage policies for each country you are visiting. It is important to understand your rights in case of medical emergency or...

Why is it Important to Retain a Personal Injury Lawyer to Help You with a Car Accident Claim?

by Michael Laplante | Jan 5, 2011

If you are involved in a car accident and sustain injuries because of the accident, you should talk to a personal injury lawyer. In fact, anyone who has been involved in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, boating accident,...

Man Wins Lottery Lawsuit with help from Ferguson Barristers LLP

by Michael Laplante | Dec 17, 2010

A Barrie, Ontario man will finally get to enjoy a portion of a $4 million lottery prize after winning a three year battle to claim his share. Michael Laplante, civil litigation specialist and partner at Ferguson Barristers LLP, was his lawyer. As a...

Ontario’s Personal Injury Lawyers Launch New Website

by Michael Laplante | Oct 25, 2010

The partners, lawyers and staff at Ferguson Barristers LLP are pleased to launch the firm’s new website. Since we last updated our old website, we’ve welcomed two new associates to the firm, Patrick Sloan and Rachel Leck, and we’re excited to have...

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Happy Holidays from Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP

by Michael Laplante | Dec 17, 2018

On behalf of everyone at Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP, we want to thank everyone who worked with us to make 2018 a wonderful year. Have a safe and prosperous holiday season with best wishes for the new year.

Stay Safe While Snowmobiling

by Lisa Belcourt | Feb 28, 2018

Many Canadians enjoy winter outdoor activities, and snowmobiling has become quite popular for both families and individuals. According to Transport Canada, there are more than 700,000 registered snowmobiles and more than 160,000 km of snowmobile trails in Canada....

Safety Tips For Driving In Winter Conditions

by Michael Laplante | Jan 18, 2018

Winter driving can be stressful, but you can reduce the risk of accidents and collisions by driving defensively and planning ahead. When possible, avoid driving in severe conditions, but when you must drive in snowy or slippery conditions, follow these safety tips to...

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