Do I Qualify for Income Replacement Benefits?
by Michael Laplante | Mar 16, 2022
Being injured in a motor vehicle incident is scary. But what’s even scarier is the fear that you won’t be able to return to work and continue to provide for you and your family. Whether you’re off work for a few days or a few months, it’s important...
What Are Accident Benefits?
by Michael Laplante | Feb 22, 2022
Being injured in an accident can be a very traumatic experience. Accident Benefits are one type of benefit that may be available to you to assist in your recovery. Navigating through the Accident Benefits system can be complicated and stressful and...
Questions to Ask When Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer
by Patrick Sloan | Nov 30, 2021
Following a serious accident resulting in personal injury, many people will make the first step towards taking action by calling an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer to help answer important questions about what to do next. In this post, we asked...
What To Know When Purchasing a Home
by Jennifer Goldsmith | Nov 23, 2021
A home is the largest single investment of most people’s lives, so what should you know about purchasing a home and who are the key players in this transaction? Real Estate Agent – Real estate agents are regulated under the Real Estate and Business...
Multiple Wills – A Way for Business Owners to Save Money on Estate Administration Tax
by Michael Laplante | Nov 8, 2021
When a person dies, their estate may require a probate. Probate is the process to get formal approval of the appointment of the estate trustee through a court application. The estate pays estate administration tax in order to get a Certificate of...
How Long Does A Personal Injury Case Take in Ontario?
by Michael Laplante | Oct 22, 2021
One of the most frustrating things for those suffering through a traumatic incident such as a serious car accident, physical assault, or injury caused by a defective product, can be waiting for the settlement of your claim. The process can be...
What you Need to Know About a Potential Disability Claim
by Michael Laplante | Oct 22, 2021
If you have been unable to work as a result of injury or illness, and/or are a full time employee of an employer who provides medical/dental and disability benefits, then you may be entitled to apply for long term disability insurance benefits. ...
What should I do if I get bit by a dog?
by Lisa Belcourt | Oct 22, 2021
In Ontario, if you are bitten by a dog, get the name of the dog’s owner and seek immediate medical care for yourself. Report the details of the incident as soon as possible to your local Health Unit , Animal Control and/or the police. You should...
What to do if your long term disability is running out and your employer is forcing you to go back to work
by Michael Laplante | Aug 4, 2021
An insurers rights of assessment while your on disability benefits Whether you have been on long-term disability benefits for many years or only a short while your insurer has rights under your policy to investigate and assess your ongoing...
How to choose a long-term disability lawyer?
by Michael Laplante | Jul 22, 2021
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or by a defective product, you may be entitled to claim benefits from your long-term disability insurer. Navigating an insurance claim can be a daunting task, particularly when living with...
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How Much Severance Pay Are You Owed? A Guide for Midland & Innisfil Employees
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 10, 2026
Is the cheque your employer handed you on termination day actually what you are owed under Ontario law? For most employees in Midland, Innisfil, and across Simcoe County, the answer is no, and the gap between what was offered and what is legally required can be...
Wrongful Dismissal in Midland, Ontario: Know What You’re Really Owed
by Lisa Belcourt | Mar 30, 2026
You Got a Termination Letter. Now What? Picture this: you've worked at the same Midland company for seven years. You've shown up, done your job, and built your life around that paycheque. Then one morning, your manager calls you in, hands you a letter, and tells you...
Constructive Dismissal in Innisfil: When Quitting Is Legally the Same as Being Fired
by Michael Laplante | Mar 13, 2026
You Quit. But Were You Really Fired? At FDT Law, we hear a version of the same story more often than you might expect. An employee in Innisfil has their pay cut without warning, their core responsibilities quietly handed to someone else, and their working conditions...
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