Ontario Law Firm Blog

Snowmobile Accidents in Ontario

Two deadly snowmobile accidents over the long weekend have Ontario Provincial Police reminding snowmobilers to ride safely. Around 8 p.m. Sunday a 51-year-old from South West Oxford Township was killed in a single-vehicle collision near Tillsonburg. According to police, the man was driving in a wooded area when the accident happened. No other riders or... Read More

Getting Compensation After a Bicycle Accident

Being injured in a bicycle accident can lead to devastating injuries. Fortunately, accident victims in Ontario may have a number of different ways to receive compensation for their injuries. The Windsor bicycle accident lawyers at Greg Monforton & Partners have handled countless bicycle accident claims and are familiar with all aspects of cycling law. During... Read More

5 Benefits to Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer

The time following a car accident can be hectic and confusing, especially if you are undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the accident. Working with a skilled car accident lawyer will protect your best interests, helping you gain the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This is just... Read More

Pedestrians Killed After Being Hit by Tractor Trailers in Separate Accidents

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on County Road 46 in Tecumseh on Monday, Dec. 11. According to police, the pedestrian was struck by the truck around 9 p.m. on North County Road 46 (North Talbot Road) between Sexton Side Road and County... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Participates in Windsor Lawyers Feed the Hungry

On December 6, we once again proudly sent six volunteers to serve a meal at the Downtown Mission. Clockwise from front are our cheerful servers: Lina Dimopoulos, Sonya Robinson, Sarah Roman, Stephanie Bayliss, Christine Turner and Charlene Hall-Brooks. The Windsor Lawyers Feed the Hungry program is a group of Windsor lawyers who share a common... Read More

Insurance Assessment Firms Often Alter Accident Reports

A recent investigation by the Globe and Mail has uncovered a troubling phenomenon within the auto insurance industry in which billion-dollar assessment companies provide insurance companies with injury assessment reports that are often inaccurate, full of errors, edited, altered and even ghost-written. By tweaking reports and influencing biased doctors with hundreds of thousands of dollars,... Read More

Investigation Reveals Bias in Independent Medical Evaluations

A recent investigation by the Globe and Mail identified rampant prejudice in the auto insurance industry involving independent medical evaluations (IME). The article reviewed more than 300 court and arbitration rulings on auto accident cases in Ontario and B.C. and found that many of the doctors conducting IMEs provide assessments and reports that are biased... Read More

Happy Holidays from Greg Monforton

On behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners, I want to thank all our clients for allowing us the opportunity to be of help. The Holiday season is a time to cleanse our minds, restore our spirits and open our hearts. And to dedicate ourselves to the achievement of peace—be it with those we hold dear,... Read More

Determining the Value of a Personal Injury Case

Personal injuries can be devastating, often financially, physically and emotionally impacting the victim as well his or her family. This is why personal injury cases allow victims to recover compensation for the damages they have suffered. However, these cases are difficult to put a price on, and many factors play a role in determining how... Read More

Speeding, DUI Contribute to Separate Accidents

Two motorists are facing charges after causing separate accidents in the Windsor area over the weekend. Five people were injured in the accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may have legal options for obtaining the compensation you need to cover medical bills,... Read More