Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 16, 2014 in Auto Accident News
Local authorities have advised that a three vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Huron Church & Dorchester intersection has resulted in the injury of one motorist. Police are currently investigating the accident, although the accident injury victim was transported by emergency staff to a nearby hospital for treatment and observation. Have you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 14, 2014 in Auto Accident News
Local Police are investigating a serious pedestrian vs. truck accident that took place on Friday afternoon. The incident involved a female pedestrian and a heavy duty vehicle when the driver of the truck was trying to make a turn on Tecumseh Road East just near Rose-Ville Garden Drive. The victim suffered injuries to her head... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 4, 2014 in Auto Accident News
Windsor Police have released details on an accident that took place early Friday morning involving two vehicles on Lauzon Road, near Transby Avenue. According to reports, a 20 year old LaSalle woman suffered fatal injuries in the crash while two others are currently in Police custody. Lauzon Road will remain closed as authorities are continuing... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 2, 2014 in Auto Accident News
After issuing a number of recent automotive recalls throughout Canada and the U.S, automaker General Motors has yet again released another recall that is expected to affect more than 145,000 GM vehicles in Canada. The issues stems from a problem with the power steering systems in some mid-size cars that can cause drivers to experience... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 1, 2014 in Auto Accident News
At the recent launch of its annual “Worst Roads” campaign, the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has called for the need of a dedicated fund to help fix the province’s roadways, highways, bridges and other road-related infrastructure. In a statement from the CAA SCO Government Relations staffer Faye Lyons: The province of... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 21, 2014 in Auto Accident News
On March 20, 2014, the United States Justice Department announced that Toyota will pay a $1.2 billion penalty to settle the unintended acceleration problems that led to the recall of 8.1 million vehicles in 2009. “Today, we can say for certain that Toyota intentionally concealed information and misled the public about the safety issues behind... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 20, 2014 in Auto Accident News
A new survey by insurance company Kanetix.ca and polling firm Leger Marketing revealed that eight out of 10 Canadians believe that texting and driving should be criminalized. More than 50 percent believe that any form of distracted driving should be illegal. Just last month Ontarios distracted driving fines increased by more than $100 and drivers... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 19, 2014 in Auto Accident News
With a recent decision having been made to increase the fines imposed on distracted drivers throughout Ontario, our very own Greg Monforton was asked by CBC News to weigh in on the topic and provide some valuable insight on the subject. To view the entire segment, simply click the image to the left. If you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 16, 2014 in Auto Accident News
A New Jersey man involved in a head-on crash that took the life of a Windsor woman may soon face trial on a charge of vehicular manslaughter. Michael Dalessio, 31, appeared in court this month in Warren County, New Jersey, according to The Express-Times. Hes awaiting a grand jury decision on whether theres evidence to... Read More
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A young girl was transported to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in central Windsor Saturday afternoon. Police said a six-year-old girl collided with a vehicle headed southbound in the 2100 block of Dougall Avenue shortly after noon. Northbound traffic was backed up due to a train and the girl was attempting to cross... Read More