Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 18, 2020 in Auto Accident News
A cyclist was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition after an incident late Saturday afternoon, May 17th. Windsor police were called to the intersection of Walker Road and Richmond Street for a report of a cyclist being hit by a motor vehicle at around 5:15 p.m. The victim still remains hospitalized. The intersection... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 15, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Since Windsor declared a COVID-19 emergency in March, businesses are closed and people are staying home, resulting in less vehicles on the roadways and even less reported crashes. Auto insurance companies, however, continue to charge consumers with high premiums despite the Ontario government enabling insurers to provide driver rebates. In a discussion with Windsor Star,... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 14, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Car accident victims can suffer many different types of physical injuries, from broken bones or fractures to more serious injuries affecting the brain or spinal cord. Along with physical harm, victims can also suffer from emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that can significantly impact their daily lives and relationships with loved ones.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 8, 2020 in Auto Accident News
A 40-year-old man from Windsor is dead and a 34-year-old woman from Chatman was hospitalized after a serious crash on Thursday morning in the small community of Lakeshore, just outside of Toronto. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene where two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 77 and Lakeshore... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 24, 2020 in Auto Accident News
All drivers and passengers are required by law to wear their seatbelts while travelling on Ontario roadways. However, what happens when you become injured in a crash while not buckled in? Find out how not wearing a seatbelt could affect your potential lawsuit and being able to recover compensation. If you have a case, a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 20, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Due to the coronavirus, Rod Phillips, the Finance Minister of Ontario, has eliminated legal restrictions that now allows auto insurance companies to provide temporary rebates to drivers across the province. This decision comes after the Ontario government amended a regulation under the Insurance Act to help ease the financial strain being put on working individuals... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 16, 2020 in Auto Accident News
One person was taken to the local hospital on Wednesday morning, April 15th, with non-life threatening injuries after an accident at the intersection of County Roads 31 and 18 in Leamington. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County responded to the scene at about 8:30 a.m. A black truck and a white car were... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 27, 2020 in Auto Accident News
There are various forms of evidence that may impact a car accident claim. Evidence that stems from an objective source is often stronger than subjective evidence, such as your own opinion about how the accident was caused. This is why witnesses often play an important role in car accident claims. Below, our experienced Windsor car... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 19, 2020 in Auto Accident News
While it may not seem like calling a law enforcement officer to the scene is necessary for accidents that appear to be minor, getting a police report may be a big help to your claim if you choose to pursue compensation for the damages you suffered. If you were injured in a car accident, reach... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 11, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Essex County OPP are seeking witnesses after a serious two-vehicle accident in Tecumseh on Saturday afternoon. Provincial police, Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to the scene in the westbound lanes of Highway 3 west of Walker Road at around 2:45 p.m. A black four-door vehicle was stopped in a traffic lane for... Read More
