Ontario Law Firm Blog

FAQ: Personal Injury Law

Filing a personal injury claim is an important step for obtaining justice and compensation if you have been injured because of the actions of another. The process, however, can be complicated. Many injury victims have several questions about the process and are unsure of what their next steps should be. To help, our Windsor personal... Read More

Bicycle Safety in Ontario

Cycling is a popular activity throughout Windsor and Ontario during the warmer months. However, it is also very dangerous. Every year, approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured, according to Statistics Canada. In a report released by the Ontario chief coroner in 2012, 100 per cent of the 129 bicycle accident deaths that occurred in the... Read More

Giving Thanks for National Volunteer Week

Volunteers come in many diverse forms, from volunteering regularly with a local nonprofit organization to simply donating to a food drive or shoveling snow from a neighbour’s driveway. This week, during National Volunteer Week, recognized April 23 to 29, Greg Monforton & Partners is taking time to recognize our staff and the many ways they... Read More

OPP Reports Increases in On- and Off-Road Deaths in 2016

Statistics recently released by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) show that 2016 was a particularly deadly year on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways. OPP reported increases in deaths across the board, from automobile accidents to boaters and paddlers and snowmobilers. One common theme noted throughout the report is that dangerous, careless behaviours played a role... Read More

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Turkey, Tractor Trailer

A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday after hitting a wild turkey, losing control of the bike and colliding with a transport truck on Highway 3. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection with Oldcastle Road between Walker Road and Sexton Side Road. Police reported... Read More

Seat Belt-Related Deaths Lowest in 20 Years

Seat belt-related fatalities have reached a 20-year low according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). There has been a steady decline in seat belt-related deaths in recent years. OPP reports that 45 people were killed in seat belt-related auto accidents in 2016, which is one less than the number recorded in 2015. Last year was... Read More

Two Critically Injured in Kingsville Motorcycle Collision

Two people were transported to the hospital Sunday evening with life-threatening injuries after the motorcycle they were riding was struck by another vehicle. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the accident occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of North Talbot Road and County Road 27 when a brown four-door Ford sedan struck the Harley... Read More

Tips for Filing a Claim After a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents are common throughout Windsor and Ontario, especially during the winter season when hazards like snow and ice are prevalent. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it may be possible to obtain compensation through a slip and fall lawsuit. The experienced slip and fall accident lawyers at... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Sponsors WETRA Gala

Greg Monforton & Partners was honoured to be lead sponsor of the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association’s (WETRA) 12th Annual Jewels and Jeans Gala and Silent auction again this year. The event was held on Saturday, March 25 at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor and featured live entertainment by Winterline and was hosted by Jim Crichton.... Read More

Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Trial Series with Greg Monforton

Firm partner Greg Monforton will lead an Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) webinar on May 9 about preparing your client and the family doctor for testimony and cross-examination during trial. The program will be offered online from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on May 9. Participants can register for the event on the OTLA website. Participants... Read More