Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 16, 2015 in Auto Accident News
With School Safety Week celebrated Oct. 18-24, the Canada Safety Council is encouraging young pedestrians and cyclists to dress brightly so that they are seen. During fall, light levels decrease, making it ever-more important that pedestrians practice safe tactics when on the roads. September to November are the worst months for pedestrians being hit by... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 15, 2015 in Bicycle Accidents
There has been an uptick in urban cycling in recent years, however not everyone is choosing to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. According to a recent study, that could be a mistake. Researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson have identified a direct link between the use of helmets and a reduction... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 14, 2015 in Motorcycle Accidents
Three people were taken to the hospital following an accident involving two motorcycles around 4:20 a.m. on University Avenue W. Updated reports have revealed that a 26-year-old man was killed in the crash while the other two victims, a 28-year-old man and 28-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries. A red and white motorcycle was photographed at... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 13, 2015 in Auto Accident News
The Ontario provincial government announced today that starting Jan. 1, 2016, the province will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to allow the testing of automated vehicles on its roads. The announcement comes as Ontario seeks to get a share of the billion-dollar industry of auto makers, auto parts companies and technology giants who are... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 9, 2015 in Auto Accident News
A recent study published in the Accident Analysis and Prevention journal has identified a link between Ontario drivers who have reported at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI) in their lifetime and significantly increased reports of engaging in aggressive driving behaviour. The study also identified a greater risk for being involved in an auto accident... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 8, 2015 in Auto Accident News
Throughout the month of October, police throughout Ontario will be cracking down on drivers engaging in four high-risk activities: speeding, distracted driving, not wearing a seatbelt and impaired driving. With a goal of making Canadas roads among the safest in the world, Operation Impact is a collaborative effort of Canadian Police Services in conjunction with... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 7, 2015 in Firm News
Laura Wilkie, an experienced and highly regarded occupational therapist in the area, recently wrote about therapeutic rapport and how it can by the key to rehabilitation after a serious injury. Wilkie is the Director of Medical Outreach at Greg Monforton & Partners. We are excited to share her advice on therapeutic rapport below. A key... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 5, 2015 in Motorcycle Accidents
On Friday afternoon, a 17-year-old Windsorite was seriously injured when his motorcycle crashed into a dump truck at the intersection of Tecumseh Road and Shawnee Road. According to police, the motorcycle riders Yamaha motorbike was headed eastbound on Tecumseh Road around 3:50 p.m. The dump truck was pulling onto Tecumseh Road from a construction site... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 2, 2015 in Firm News
We are proud to announce that after receiving a nomination from Greg Monforton, the Windsor Regional Hospital P.A.R.T.Y. Program won the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Safety Leadership Award. On Sept. 30, the P.A.R.T.Y. program was honoured at the Leadership Awards event. Pictured above from left to right is Greg Monforton, Diane Bradford of Windsor Regional... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 1, 2015 in Auto Accident News
The family who lost their beloved three children and grandfather in a drunk driving accident in Vaughan, Ont. on Sunday is holding a candlelight vigil on Oct. 1. On Sunday, police were called to the intersection of Kirby Road and Kipling Avenue around 4 p.m. for a motor vehicle accident. According to police, a drunk... Read More
