Ontario Law Firm Blog

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

37-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Three-Vehicle Crash on Chatham Overpass

There was a serous three-vehicle crash on a Chatham overpass in the early morning hours on Saturday. One of the people involved was critically injured and remains hospitalized. The crash happened on Bloomfield Road shortly before 3:30 a.m. Two vehicles heading in opposite directions collided. Not long after that, a third vehicle hit one of... Read More

Ontario Special Investigations Unit Evaluating Monday’s Fatal Collision in Downtown Windsor

There was a fatal collision on Monday morning in downtown Windsor that claimed the lives of two teenagers. The crash happened at Glengarry Avenue and Riverside Drive East around 1:20 a.m. The crash is being evaluated by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU). They say Windsor police were trying to get a Dodge Charger to stop... Read More

Jacyln Habas Speaking at OTLA Roundtable on Personal Injury Litigation

On Wednesday, our associate lawyer Jacyln Habas will be part of a New Lawyers Division (NLD) roundtable titled “Fighting the Good Fight: The World of Personal Injury Litigation”. The NLD is a litigation section within the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). Jacyln is currently vice chair of the NLD. The panel includes other personal injury... Read More

Can Windsor Property Owners Avoid Liability for a Slip and Fall With a ‘Wet Floor’ Sign?

People often slip and fall on wet or slippery surfaces, which is why property owners put out “wet floor” signs. The hope is that people will see these bright yellow signs and avoid walking in the area. Despite the presence of these signs, slip and fall accidents can still happen. For example, people might not... Read More

Greg Monforton Making Another Appearance on Experts on Call This Saturday

Our co-founding partner Greg Monforton is making another appearance on AM800’s Experts on Call Radio show. Greg will be appearing this Saturday at 11 a.m. Experts on Call is a radio program highlighting leaders in Windsor’s local business community. They come on to discuss their business and take questions from listeners. On tomorrow’s show, Greg... Read More

Greg Monforton and Partners Says Final Goodbyes to Former Managing Partner Jennifer Bezaire

Yesterday our entire firm said final goodbyes to the Honourable Madam Justice Jennifer Bezaire. We fêted our former managing partner with a fond farewell which included a beautiful catered lunch (thanks Mezzo Ristorante), a video montage (thanks Priscilla Guidos), a few tears and much love. When she started with Greg Monforton & Partners almost 20... Read More

Associate Jacyln Habas Wrote an Article For the Fall Edition of The Litigator

Our associate lawyer Jacyln Habas wrote an article for the fall edition of The Litigator titled “A Guide to Causation: Uncomplicating the Complicated.” The article is on page 49 of the publication. The article explains the steps involved in establishing causation in an injury case. The plaintiff in the case has the burden of proving... Read More