Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 12, 2025 in Auto Accident News
On Saturday afternoon, emergency responders received a report of a collision in Chatham Kent on McNaughton Avenue and St. Clair Street. The incident involved an elderly man who was struck by a Ford F-150 pick-up truck while attempting to cross the road on a mobility scooter. The victim, a 74-year-old man from Chatham was initially... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 31, 2025 in Railway Safety
A significant safety incident occurred at a Windsor railway crossing when a wheelchair user trying to cross the tracks got stuck and was unable to move. The man waved and called for help and was rescued in time. However, the incident raises important questions about municipal infrastructure and accessibility standards. The incident took place at... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 27, 2025 in General Interest
Amber Lynn Miller (December 3, 1989 – January 7, 2025), a young mother in our local community, passed away at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington following an emergency caesarean section. The 35-year-old mother leaves behind a five-year old daughter, Harper. Sadly, Amber never had the opportunity to meet her newborn daughter, Amya, who was born... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 24, 2025 in Auto Accident News
A man from Tilbury was fatally injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision that happened Monday. The incident occurred on Queens Line, between Wheeler Line and Davidson Road near Tilbury. Chatham-Kent police, who responded to the scene at about 5:06 p.m., say one of the vehicles involved was operated by a male driver from Chatham. The... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 23, 2025 in Auto Accident News
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on early Tuesday evening in Windsor, on the east side of the city. According to police, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, was hit by a pickup truck near Munich Court as she was crossing Twin Oaks Drive. Unfortunately, the injuries she sustained were considered life-threatening. Although she was... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 14, 2025 in Firm News
Our senior associate Jaclyn Habas worked all last week as a facilitator at the annual University of Windsor Law Practice Simulation (WLPS). WLPS provides first year law students the opportunity to work in a simulated law firm environment. The students meet clients, do research and enter into settlement negotiations. Jaclyn worked with numerous first year... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 9, 2025 in Auto Accident News
In Ontario, as in many places, running a red light is a serious traffic violation. But if you are involved in a crash with a red-light runner, but that does not mean they are automatically liable. There are key factors that may influence liability when ignoring a traffic signal leads to a crash. If you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 30, 2024 in Firm News
Recent investigations into Ontario’s insurance tribunal system have revealed concerning patterns that affect accident victims across the province. Windsor lawyer Joanna Sweet, co-managing partner at Greg Monforton and Partners, brings her frontline expertise to this pressing issue. The Licence Appeal Tribunal “Not a Fair Playing Field” As a board member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 19, 2024 in Auto Accident News
In the wake of several recent crashes resulting in fatal injuries, Windsor officials are searching for possible solutions for improving road safety. As our community grapples with these recent losses, cities like London and Toronto may provide insight and proven strategies that could help prevent future tragedies and save lives. Recent Fatal Collisions: A Month... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 18, 2024 in Auto Accident News
On the afternoon of 8 December 2024, a minivan crashed through the front of a home on the 2800 block of Riviera Drive in Windsor. During the collision, the vehicle struck 73-year-old Ruzena “Rose” Noniewicz, causing fatal injuries. Her daughter-in-law, Amber, also sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. Neither the driver nor... Read More
