Ontario Law Firm Blog

Transport Canada: Tips to Keep Kids Safe

Canada’s auto safety agency, the Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate encourages parents to buckle their children up properly.  No matter how short the distance, children should always be restrained properly.The majority of injuries to children can be prevented.  The safety concerns are real: nearly 10,000 Canadian children are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. ... Read More

Brad Robitaille Featured in CTV Windsor News Report

CTV Windsor recently reported on an individual that was seriously injured at a post-prom party held on the outskirts of Windsor, that turned violent over the weekend. As part of the report, our very own Brad Robitaille was asked by the news network to express his views on the issue and if the property owner... Read More

Study Reveals Nursing Home Caretakers Spend Insufficient Time Taking Care of Residents

A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Studies has uncovered that long-term care nurses spend less than half of their time taking care of residents. Seven Canadian nursing homes were observed for two months. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPN) and resident aides were observed in order to determine how much time they... Read More

GM&P Sponsors Childrens Stage at Kingsville Folk Music Festival

Greg Monforton & Partners is proud to announce that the firm has chosen to sponsor the Childrens Stage at the Kingsville Folk Music Festival at Lakeside Park from August 7-9. Dr. Joanna Sweet, an associate at the firm, is a volunteer member of the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society Board of Directors. The society is... Read More

Smartwatches Could Lead to Changes in Canadas Distracted Driving Laws

With smartwatches becoming the next big thing in technology, law enforcement is facing an uphill battle in fighting distracted driving. The use of hand-held phones and other forms of hand-held technology is illegal in Ontario. Unfortunately, smartwatches seem to fall in a grey area. Have you been injured in an accident caused by a distracted... Read More

Motorcyclist in Critical Condition after Windsor Crash

A 56-year-old Belle River motorcyclist remains in critical condition after suffering serious head trauma when his motorcycle collided with a van at Chilver Road and Richmond Street. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, underwent surgery and remained in the hospital, according to Windsor Police. Greg Monforton & Partners wishes the victim of... Read More

Canada’s Minister of Transport Wants Ability to Order Recalls

Transport Canada recently introduced legislation in the House of Commons that would provide the government the power to order vehicle recalls, and better protect Canadian motorists. Greg Monforton & Partners has been monitoring automotive recalls over the past year as more and more dangerous defects have been announced. If you or someone you love has... Read More

Judge Awards $15B in Damages to Quebec Smokers

A Quebec Superior Court has ordered three tobacco companies to pay $15 billion in damages in what is being considered the biggest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history. Imperial Tobacco, Benson & Hedges and JTI-MacDonald were ordered to pay for punitive and moral damages in two class-action lawsuits that involved approximately one million plaintiffs. The Quebecers... Read More

Takata Airbag Recall Affects More Than One Million Vehicles in Canada

Following the expansion of the Takata airbag recall in the United States, Transport Canada has announced the recall of approximately 1.2 million vehicles. Although the agency is not aware of any incidents in Canada, more than 100 injuries have been reported worldwide along with three deaths. Have you or someone you love been injured by... Read More

Study: Car Accident Hotspots in Windsor

A five-year study conducted by Windsors City Engineer, Operations Department and Transportation Planning Division show where accidents are most common within the city. If you are involved in an accident and are injured, contact our Greg Monforton and Partners immediately. Our experienced team can help make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your... Read More