Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 7, 2015 in Truck Accidents
The underlying causes of trucking accidents are varied. Collisions can happen due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in weather, among many factors. However, commercial vehicles are large rigs that require very specialized training and abilities to operate safely. There are a few common causes of trucking accidents in Canada and abroad. For example, when a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 5, 2015 in Auto Accident News
Three car accidents on the Can-Amera Parkway were the result of one drivers attempt to hit and run, Waterloo Regional Police said Sunday. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 4, an unidentified male motorist struck two vehicles on the Parkway and Townline Road in Cambridge before driving off and causing another crash at Conestoga Boulevard.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 23, 2014 in Auto Accident News
A single-vehicle accident near Wallaceburg is now being investigated by Chatham-Kent police; the collision injured four people. At approximately 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon, police were dispatched to Kimble Road near Wallaceburg in response to the accident. Authorities say a blue Volkswagen Golf was travelling southbound on Kimble Road when it crossed over beyond the oncoming... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 19, 2014 in Auto Accident News
The Ontario Provincial Police have released preliminary details on a fatal, three vehicle accident that took place at the intersection of County Road 46 and Naylor Sideroad in Lakeshore at approximately 9 am on Thursday morning. The accident – which involved a dump truck and two cars – is currently being recreated by authorities in... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 18, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Canadas national transportation system is among one of the most innovative in the world, but is a lack of national regulation hindering our ability to improve our systems? Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt, is calling for a third-party assessment of the Canada Transportation Act to shed light on how federal programs can support growth in... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 17, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Local Police have advised that a collision involving three trucks on the Ambassador Bridge on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the injury of one driver and closure of the US bound lanes while first responders attended the scene. While the incident is still being investigated by Windsor Police, the accident took place at approximately 13:30 hrs... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 16, 2014 in Auto Accident News
Authorities from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department have provided details on a fatal auto accident that occurred on Thursday afternoon involving a 65 year old Windsor man named Mr. John McKee and his wife. According to the report, a van being driven by a 35 year old Harrison Township resident (name withheld) veered into oncoming... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 15, 2014 in Auto Accident News
Two separate auto accidents took place in Windsor on Monday afternoon, resulting in the injury of a female occupant and damage to multiple vehicles. Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics responded to the first of the accidents, involving a four vehicles that occurred in at the Grand Marais Rd and Dominion Boulevard intersection. A female passenger had to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 12, 2014 in General Interest
In a recent statement released by Transport Canada, it has been revealed that more than 140,000 recalled General Motors vehicles are still driving on the road in Canada without having had the vehicle faults corrected. Despite the federal government issuing a safety advisory in October and numerous notification efforts from the agency, tens of thousands... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 11, 2014 in Auto Accident News
A 12-year-old Chatham boy was injured by a passing car on Grand Ave. West at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Police say the boy was transported to a London hospital by airlift, where he remains in critical condition. The accident is under investigation, and police are currently seeking witnesses. As the winter months grow... Read More
