Ontario Law Firm Blog

Study: Car Infotainment Systems Distract Drivers

If you rely on Siri while driving home in bumper to bumper traffic, you may want to think again. In a newly published study completed for AAA, car infotainment systems are implicated in distracting drivers and even the least complicated systems impair drivers. With promises of safety from car manufacturers and some technology companies, the... Read More

Bringing Warmth Back to Windsor: A Christmas Initiative

Update: Our bins are filing up! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the campaign. We are excited to see just how much we will be able to provide to those in need by Dec. 21. Click here to learn more about the “Bring the Warm Back to Windsor” campaign. Greg Monforton & Partners... Read More

Free Services Provided by Greg Monforton & Partners

Since 1981, Greg Monforton & Partners has been dedicated to providing affordable access to legal services for those who have little or no access to lawyers. Each year we help protect the legal rights of hundreds of Windsor-Essex County people who have been injured. We offer free legal consultations to everyone who contacts us. Those... Read More

Teen Pedestrian Sent to Hospital After Windsor Collision

UPDATE: The victim, a student at Queen Victoria public school, was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in London after first being transported to Windsor Regional Hospital. According to reports, a white pickup truck turning east onto Tecumseh struck the girl. The driver remained at the scene and was visibly shaken and upset. One driver in the... Read More

Fewer Ontario Teens Texting and Driving

According to a recent study, Ontario teens are starting to recognize the dangers of texting and driving and are engaging in the distracting activity less often. The findings showed that the number of teens who said they sometimes or almost always text while driving decreased from 27 per cent in 2012 to just six per... Read More

Greg Monforton Selected as Semi-Finalist for Professional of the Year Award

Greg Monforton, founder of the law firm, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Professional of the Year Award by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. Finalists will be announced on Jan. 12, 2016 and the award will be presented at the 26th Annual Business Excellence Awards on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Since 1991,... Read More

Halloween Safety Tips

While Halloween may be a fun night to celebrate by going to parties, dressing up and getting candy, it is wise to take precautions regarding your childrens safety. Here are seven Halloween safety tips that could make the holiday a little safer and give you more peace of mind. Trick or treating. When it comes... Read More

Two Injured After Being Hit by Windsor Taxi

A taxi cab struck two young women late Saturday afternoon, sending both pedestrians to the hospital. The accident happened at approximately 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Wyandotte Street West and Oak Avenue. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and then seeing one of the victims unconscious under the cab. The windshield of the taxi... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Sponsors Free Concussion Workshop

We are very excited to announce that Greg Monforton & Partners is sponsoring a free concussion workshop on Nov. 9, 2015 at the Essex Centre Sports Plex Shaheen Community Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Use Your Head! concussion workshop is being hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County (BIAWE),... Read More

Trucking Accident FAQ

Commercial truck accidents can cause devastating consequences for motorists like fatalities and serious injuries. Since commercial trucks weigh thousands of pounds more than the typical passenger vehicle, the possibility of motorist and vehicle damage is great. Many commercial trucks also transport flammable or hazardous materials. Because of these realities, commercial truck drivers are accountable to... Read More