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 31, 2014 in General Interest
Local pizza makers said they put Windsor on the map after finishing third last week in Las Vegas for the best pizza in the world. Well-known Windsor franchise Armandos Pizza attended the 30th annual International Pizza Expo for the first time and came out with impressive results. The Windsor crew beat out 60 others for... Read More
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At the law offices of Greg Monforton & Partners, we are proud to announce that the Sunshine Foundation Dreams for Kids Windsor-Essex chapter a local foundation that we are strong supporters of presented Kameron Seguin with his Dream meeting New Jersey Devil Cory Schneider. Kameron, his little sister, and their parents will head to NYC... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 25, 2014 in General Interest
In a recent announcement, the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario (CAASCA) has launched its yearly “Worst Roads” campaign, which allows motorists throughout the region to vote for local roads that are in dire need of repair. The campaign not only helps the CAA to promote safer driving to motorists in the region, but also... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 21, 2014 in General Interest
Warning that it would unquestionably jeopardize the safety of passersby, Ottawa is urging Windsor not to remove the protective sidewalk scaffolding that for years has surrounded the Paul Martin building in the downtown. In a letter to city engineer Mario Sonego dated March 11, Public Works and Government Services Canada regional director Silvano Mason advises... Read More
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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