Ontario Law Firm Blog

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

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