Ontario Law Firm Blog

I Was Injured in a Windsor Brake-Checking Crash. Can I File a Claim For Compensation?

No driver likes it when another car follows too closely. However, some drivers get so angry about it they decide to slam on the brakes to scare the tailgating driver. The goal is to get the trailing driver to narrowly avoid a rear-end crash and back off. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no way to avoid... Read More

Bicyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Chatham-Kent Collision

There was a serious crash around 9:00 a.m. Wednesday in Chatham-Kent. The collision involved a car and bicycle, and the bicyclist was transported to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. There were several 911 calls made to Chatham-Kent police at about 9:25 a.m. Wednesday morning to report a crash at Beth Crescent and McFarlane Ave.... Read More

What Victims of Windsor Jackknife Truck Accidents Need to Know

Any motor vehicle crash involving a commercial truck is dangerous, but jackknife truck accidents may be the most dangerous because they often involve multiple passenger vehicles. The commercial truck driver also has no control over the vehicle when the trailer jackknifes away from the cab. If you were injured in this type of truck accident... Read More

Greg Monforton, Heather Colman Obtain Successful Result For Client at Ontario Court of Appeal

Our founding partner Greg Monforton and senior associate Heather Colman were in Toronto yesterday at the Ontario Court of Appeal, fighting on behalf of one of our clients. Greg and Heather took on five defendants, including a local municipality and the provincial and federal governments. We are happy to report that they obtained a successful... Read More

Welcome to Our New Associate Lawyer Francesca Provenzano!

Greg Monforton and Partners is excited to welcome our newest associate lawyer Francesca Provenzano to the firm. Before joining our firm, Francesca worked in civil and family law litigation. She was also a federal prosecutor. Francesca was born and raised in Ottawa and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from... Read More

Greg Monforton and Partners’ New Associate Collecting Donations for 5th Annual Sacks for Santa Charity

We are proud to announce that our newest associate lawyer Francesca Provenzano is collecting donations for a charity initiative called Sacks for Santa. Francesca founded this charity back in 2019 to provide hygiene products, winter gear and perishable snacks for homeless youth at the Windsor Youth Centre. These products are put into backpacks to be... Read More

Can You File a Windsor, ON Car Accident Claim if the Other Driver Had a Heart Attack?

Sometimes drivers cause car accidents because they suffered a heart attack, stroke or some other sudden medical emergency. These drivers or their insurance companies may claim they bear no liability for injuries and damages because of the medical crisis that occurred. The argument may sound reasonable until you consider the possibility that the driver had... Read More

Greg Monforton and Partners Lawyers and Staff Attend 2023 OTLA Fall Conference in Toronto

Many of our lawyers and senior team members attended the 2023 Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Fall Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. They had a great time learning more about protecting the best interests of injured victims and networking with the hundreds of OTLA members in attendance. Our associate Jaclyn Habas presented a paper at... Read More

Crash Involving an SUV and Tractor-Trailer in Lakeshore Causes One Death

There was a fatal collision in Lakeshore last night on County Road 42. The collision involved an SUV and a tractor-trailer and it is under investigation by Lakeshore provincial police. The SUV driver, who was from Windsor, was just 20 years old. The driver was severely injured in the crash and died from these injuries... Read More

Can I File a Windsor Car Accident Claim if the At-Fault Driver Died in the Crash?

Negligent drivers not only put others on the road in danger but also themselves. Sometimes these drivers cause crashes that claim their own lives, while the victim is left seriously injured. Victims and their families may wonder how the at-fault driver’s death may impact their ability to seek compensation for their damages. They may even... Read More