Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 18, 2017 in Auto Accident News
Being tailgated, getting cut off, getting stuck in traffic and dealing with slow drivers obstructing traffic are enough to upset any driver. However, that feeling of anger and aggression could be dangerous if it is not controlled. Road rage is a common problem among many motorists, and it is one that can cause serious injury... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 20, 2017 in Auto Accident News
Update: Another school bus accident in Windsor-Essex on Wednesday, June 21, led to one “very minor” injury, according to local officials. Tecumseh Fire reported that a pickup truck collided with the bus near County Road 8 and 10th Concession Road around 2:30 p.m. The bus came to a stop in a ditch. Original Post: A... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 14, 2017 in Auto Accident News
Deaths related to aggressive driving have skyrocketed on Ontario roads this year, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The latest OPP report shows an 80 per cent spike in fatalities caused by aggressive driving. So far in 2017, 27 people have been killed, compared to 15 during the same period last year. Police are particularly... Read More
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
