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How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The fall hunting season is upon us.  The use of recreational vehicles, such as ATVs, will increase over the next few months significantly. With more people using recreational vehicles, the probability of injuries will also increase. That is why you need to contact a...

How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims

Ferguson Barristers Supports Community Events

The summer is a great time to get out and support the many worthwhile causes in your community. Whether it’s a golf tournament or a car rally in support of your favourite charity, there are all sorts of ways to get involved. You can volunteer, participate or donate to...

How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims

“Spring Thaw” Water Damage

“Don’t make me laugh” is probably what most readers think when they read the first part of that title.  Given the mounds of snow still littering Barrie and areas northward together with the frigid temperatures that we can’t seem to shake, I can’t say that I blame...

How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims

A Tort Law Update

On January 24, 2014, Lisa Belcourt of Ferguson Barristers presented her paper “The Latest Tort Law Updates - 2013” at a conference in Toronto.  Click here to read more about The Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade 2014” Conference. The Latest Tort Law Updates -...

How Facebook and Twitter May Influence your Entitlement to Accident Benefits and Tort Claims

A Win for a Life Insurance Beneficiary!

This past week, the Ontario Court of Appeal found in favour of a woman trying to collect under a contract of life insurance held by her deceased husband.  The court dismissed an appeal from the insurance company from a jury award of $280,000 that was granted to the...