Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 5, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Could a passenger cause a car crash? What if the passenger grabbed the steering wheel and took control of the car? Below, we discuss passenger liability for an auto accident in Ontario, including the McKay v. Park case. This is a case from 2013 that reached an Ontario Superior Court, and it involved a passenger... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 23, 2023 in Auto Accident News
A vacation is supposed to offer a break from all the stresses of your everyday life. The trouble is, you never know when something could go wrong during your trip. You could get into a car crash and be left wondering what to do next and how to find the answers to numerous questions. Does... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 17, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Many auto accident cases are settled out of court. The victim’s lawyer and the liable insurance company often reach a settlement that provides favourable compensation for the victim. If your lawyer and the at-fault driver’s insurance company fail to reach a settlement, the only way to resolve the situation may be in court. However, there... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 3, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Many people assume that when a crash involves a vehicle stopped on the side of the road, the driver of the passing car is at fault. For example, people may assume the driver of the passing vehicle was speeding or not paying attention. While passing drivers are often the ones at fault, there may be... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 24, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Many drivers jump at the chance to save money on their car insurance. That is why many drivers decide to enroll in their insurance company’s safe driver program, which involves tracking driving habits. Drivers who enroll in these programs and avoid risky driving behaviours could see a reduction in their monthly premiums. These devices collect... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 21, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Ontario roads were less safe in 2022 than the previous year, as there was an 11 per cent increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports there were 359 car accident fatalities in 2022, compared to 315 in 2021. There was also an increase in collisions – there were 20 per cent... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 10, 2023 in Auto Accident News
There are many reasons why people suffer injuries in car crashes. One of the reasons that is not talked about as much is broken glass from the windshield or the windows. Some accidents can cause glass to crack or shatter and fragments can cause lacerations and other severe injuries. Below, we discuss broken glass injuries... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 7, 2023 in Auto Accident News
There was a crash early this morning in Kingsville that caused two deaths and injuries to another person. The crash happened on County Road 34 and involved a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. According to Ontario Provincial Police, a vehicle left the road and hit a parked vehicle. The first vehicle caught on fire... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 3, 2023 in Auto Accident News
Crash victims are within their rights to file an insurance claim on their own and not seek help from a lawyer. In fact, if your vehicle suffered cosmetic damage and you have an injury that will get better in a few days or a week, you may be able to recover full compensation on your... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 1, 2023 in Auto Accident News
There was a serious crash on Queen’s Line at Sinclair Road 2 early yesterday morning. Two people were critically injured and treated by Chatham-Kent EMS. First responders arrived at the scene at about 7 a.m. yesterday. They assessed and provided treatment for two people who suffered critical injuries. The road had to be closed between... Read More
