Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 21, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Sometimes the at-fault driver may offer the victim money at the crash scene to avoid having to file a claim. The at-fault driver may try to settle the matter on the spot instead of exchanging insurance information and calling the police. Although it may sound like a good idea and a way to avoid all... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 18, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Two people sustained fatal injuries on Friday morning following a three-vehicle crash in Leamington. According to a news report, the collision happened when an eastbound pickup truck crossed over the centre line on County Road 34. In the process, the pickup truck sideswiped a utility van and then crashed head-on into a sedan that was... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 14, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Three people are dead following a fiery crash on Mersey Road 8 in Leamington. News reports say the vehicle left the road shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday night. The vehicle first struck a bridge embankment before catching fire. Police at the scene reported finding three bodies inside the vehicle. The fiery fatal crash caused... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 10, 2022 in Auto Accident News
When a pedestrian gets struck by a vehicle, most people automatically assume the driver is at fault. This assumption is often true. Drivers have a duty to keep an eye out for vulnerable road users. However, if a pedestrian crosses the street illegally, he or she may be held at least partially at fault for... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 4, 2022 in Auto Accident News
High beams benefit drivers on dark roads at night and at other times when it is hard to see. However, improper high beam use could be dangerous. In Ontario, there are laws to define proper use of high beams to help avoid hazards that could lead to a severe crash. However, what happens if a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 24, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Auto accidents can be stressful and confusing experiences. Unfortunately, scammers count on this and know how to prey on a victim’s state of mind after a crash. Deceptive drivers may try to intentionally cause an accident so they can file fraudulent claims against another driver’s liability insurance. Staged auto accidents are more common than you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 16, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Test driving a vehicle is the best way to determine if it is right for you. However, what if you are involved in a car crash during a test drive? What if you or someone else is injured in the crash? Is the car dealership responsible for covering the damages? What if you do not... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 14, 2022 in Auto Accident News
A male driver has been charged after hitting and injuring a young girl near the Ambassador Bridge blockade Friday night. Windsor Police were called to the scene at the intersection of Tecumseh Road West and Huron Church Road. The driver fled before emergency personnel arrived. Fortunately, the child did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. The... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 10, 2022 in Auto Accident News
After a car crash, it is not uncommon for a driver to say that the accident happened one way and the other driver to say something entirely different. This is a typical “he said, she said” situation. Different versions of the accident can make it harder to determine who is at fault and liable for... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 8, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Two people were taken to the local hospital this morning after a serious crash on the border of Essex and Kingsville. At around 7 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 20. One of the occupants of the vehicles suffered life-threatening injuries while the other occupant... Read More
