Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 5, 2017 in Auto Accident News
An eight-year-old Chatham boy has been released from the hospital after being hit by a car on Tuesday. Police reported that the boy was playing with friends when he ran out into Thames Street in Chatham and was struck by the vehicle. The collision happened just before 6 p.m. The boy was airlifted to Victoria... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 30, 2017 in Auto Accident News
With 77 construction projects on the books for the City of Windsor this summer, motorists are being warned to prepare for roadwork on several roadways throughout the area that will cause congestion and potential hazards. Although there are a variety of smaller projects occurring throughout the city, the two largest projects include a $5.8 million... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 22, 2017 in Auto Accident News
There are a variety of injuries that can result from a car accident, one of the most common of which is whiplash. This soft-tissue injury of the neck occurs when the head and neck are jerked in one direction and then another in a whip-like motion. For instance, if you are struck from behind by... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 17, 2017 in Auto Accident News
With summer approaching, many Canadians will likely be setting out on road trips to see many of the country’s beautiful landscapes. Whether you are planning a summer road trip or will simply be traveling around Windsor, follow these road safety rules and safe driving tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable summer that is... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 24, 2017 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 11, 2017 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 16, 2017 in Auto Accident News
For the fourth year in a row, distracted driving has taken more lives on Ontario roads than both speeding and drunk driving. In 2016, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attributed 65 deaths to inattentive driving. This trend appears to be continuing into the current year, as OPP has stated that distracted driving deaths in the province... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 14, 2017 in Auto Accident News
Two people, including a four-year-old boy, were seriously injured and transported to the hospital Monday after a crash on a snow-covered road in the Town of Essex. Ontario Provincial Police reported that the accident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on North Talbot Road just south of County Road 8. A Ford SUV traveling east collided... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 8, 2017 in Auto Accident News
After a minor vehicle collision, it is not uncommon for accident victims to claim they are okay because they do not show any clear physical signs of injury. Many drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedestrians and others often refuse medical treatment without realizing they have suffered a concussion. Unfortunately, without proper identification and treatment, a concussion can... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 23, 2017 in Auto Accident News
One person was rushed to the hospital after a serious two-car collision on Wednesday. According to the Windsor Police Service, the collision occurred on Central Avenue near EC Row Expressway just before 2 p.m. One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. It remains unknown if anyone else was injured in the collision.... Read More
