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Two Motorists Hospitalized Due to Head-On Collision on Highway 3

Two drivers were injured following a head-on collision that happened on Tuesday night in the Kingsville area of Highway 3. According to a Windsor Star news report, Kingsville firefights, OPP and Essex County EMS responded to reports of the crash. The head-on collision, which involved two vehicles, occurred at approximately 8:55 p.m between County Road... Read More

Who Do I Sue for Damages After a Car Crash?

Car crashes are often traumatic, even if the injuries are minor. Accident victims may be focused on recovering and unsure how to seek compensation for their medical costs and other losses. Do they pursue a claim against the at-fault driver or sue the driver’s insurance company? At Greg Monforton & Partners, we handle car crash... Read More

Joanna Sweet Discusses Her Time at Carleton University in Feature Story

In a feature story, Greg Monforton and Partners’ Senior Associate Joanna Sweet discusses her time in the PhD program at Carleton University. Sweet earned her PhD in Political Science from the university in 2012. Sweet explains how she had opportunities to meet politicians and attend Parliament events while she worked on her PhD thesis. Her... Read More

Pedestrian in Wheelchair Dies After Being Hit By a Vehicle

On Tuesday afternoon, an unidentified man died of his injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Tecumseh Road East. Traffic on Tecumseh Road was shut down between Buckingham Drive and Rivard Avenue for several hours following the deadly collision. It has since been reopened. Police at the scene say the man, who was elderly... Read More

Understanding the Burden of Proof in an Injury Claim

In any injury case, the burden of proof falls on the victim. What does this mean exactly and what do victims have to do to meet this requirement? Learn more about the burden of proof in an injury claim, including why it plays such a critical role in the success of your case. Have you... Read More

Fatal Collision Closes Highway 401 in Lakeshore

Two people died and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision that happened in Lakeshore near Belle River Road on Friday night. Lakeshore OPP responded to reports of a crash along the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at approximately 7:25 p.m. According to the Blackburn News, police stated that the incident occurred when two... Read More

Two Motorcyclists Injured in Thursday Crashes in Windsor

There were two more motorcycle crashes in Windsor on Thursday, one of which caused life-threatening injuries. The first crash happened at 2:16 in the morning at Sandwich Street and Rosedale. This was a single-vehicle accident, and the driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sandwich Street West had to be closed both ways in... Read More

What Should You Tell Your Doctor About Your Crash Injuries?

After being involved in a car crash, most people experience at least a few hours of being in shock. After such a traumatic event, it is normal to find it harder to think or communicate clearly. Despite being more emotional, however, it is critical that accident victims know how to discuss their crash injuries with... Read More

Motorcyclist Killed in LaSalle Collision on Howard Avenue

Early Tuesday morning, a head-on collision in LaSalle claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The two-vehicle crash involved the motorcycle and another motor vehicle, identified as a white Chrysler PT Cruiser. According to the Windsor Star, Emergency crew responded to reports of the incident, which occurred on Howard Avenue, at approximately 6:20 a.m. The area... Read More

Driver Seriously Injured By Transport Truck on Huron Church Road

A driver sustained serious injuries Monday morning on Huron Church Road following a multi-vehicle collision involving a transport truck. According to the Windsor Star, Essex County OPP responded to the incident after receiving the initial report, which was just before 9:30 a.m. The collision happened in the southbound lanes of traffic near the E.C. Row... Read More