Ontario Law Firm Blog

Would National Regulation of the Trucking Industry Strengthen Existing Legislation?

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

Three Truck Accident Closes Ambassador Bridge

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

Windsor Man Involved In Fatal Detroit Area Collision

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

Drivers Urged To Exercise Caution As Multiple Windsor Accidents Result In Occupant Injuries

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

ALERT: More Than 140,000 Recalled GM Vehicles Still Driving In Canada

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

Boy in Critical After Chatham Car Accident

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

The Importance of Removing Snow From Your Vehicle

With the winter driving season upon us, waking up to a car that is covered in feet of snow is not exactly an ideal way to start the day for many Windsor residents. In fact, a common question is – how long do I have to heat up my car, before I can start driving?... Read More

Slip-and-Fall Season Approaches as Ice and Snow Begin to Stick

As the temperatures continue to drop and snow and ice cover the ground, the dangers of getting around in inclement weather and on iced-over roads are even more apparent. Greg Monforton & Partners would like to remind all motorists and pedestrians to be patient while traveling this winter. Slow down while you walk, maintain a... Read More

New Jersey Woman Killed In Windsor Minivan Accident

Authorities from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have released initial details on a serious truck vs. minivan accident that took place in the early hours on December 1st and resulted in the death of one of the motorists. According to sources, the female driver of a minivan collided head on with a delivery truck... Read More

Elderly Woman Injured After Being Hit By City of Windsor Garbage Truck

A driver working for the City of Windsor has been charged by Police after he allegedly hit an elderly woman that was crossing at the intersection of Temple Drive and Central Avenue. According to sources, the 60 year old driver has admitted that despite seeing the 79 year old woman crossing the street, he was... Read More