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Police Looking For Witnesses to Pedestrian Crash on E.C. Row Expressway

A pedestrian got hit by a car on Tuesday afternoon on an off-ramp for the E.C. Row Expressway. The victim is a 62-year-old male, and he suffered life-threatening injuries. The crash happened around noon on Tuesday on the Howard Avenue off-ramp. The police and other responders got to the scene around 12:30. Traffic on the... Read More

Crash in Camden Township Leaves Two With Severe Injuries

The police in Chatham-Kent are asking the public for tips that may help with their investigation of a Wednesday morning crash west of Thamesville. The crash involved a car and pickup truck and happened on Longwoods Road in Camden Township, between Dew Drop Road and Huffs Sideroad. Emergency responders were called to the scene around... Read More

Greg Monforton Meets Kindergarten Class at Legacy Oak Trail Public School

Our founding partner Greg Monforton was a big hit yesterday at Legacy Oak Trail Public School in Lasalle, ON where he was invited to meet the Kindergarten class taught by Ms. Christina Benneian and her assistant Madame Deschamps. The students asked many excellent questions for almost 45 minutes! The first question was “Are you real?”... Read More

Highway 3 Has Been Reopened After Investigation of Multi-Vehicle Collision

Part of Highway 3 between Leamington and Essex was closed yesterday after a multi-vehicle collision. The closure lasted several hours, but this stretch of road is once again open. The closure was in both directions and went from County Road 29 in Kingsville to Essex County Road 27. The crash involved a total of four... Read More

Why Driving While Hungover Could Increase the Risk of a Dangerous Crash in Windsor, Ontario

Everyone knows drunk driving is incredibly dangerous. Many of us have heard the alarming statistics about impaired driving. However, many people assume driving while hungover is safe. They do not realize hangovers can greatly impair their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Below, Greg Monforton and Partners’ experienced Windsor vehicle crash lawyers discuss the... Read More

Thousands Charged in Southwestern Ontario During Canada Road Safety Week

OPP was busy on Canada Road Safety Week, as they laid more than 2,600 charges during the week that ended on May 22nd. They were focused on charging drivers engaged in four of the main causes of serious or fatal collisions, including driving aggressively, driving while intoxicated, inattentive/distracted driving, and failing to buckle a seatbelt.... Read More

What Are My Legal Rights if I Get Injured at an Outdoor Festival or Event in Ontario?

Summer is almost here and that means plenty of outdoor events catered to a variety of interests, from live music and food to culture-themed gatherings. While everyone wants to have fun at these events, sometimes the fun is cut short by a personal injury. It is important to know your rights and legal options after... Read More

Three People Killed in Sunday Night Crash in Wallaceburg

There was a fatal collision between a semi-tanker truck and a car on McNaughton Avenue on Sunday night. Three of the occupants of the car were pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. The car went onto McNaughton Avenue before hitting the truck. The driver of the car, a 23-year-old... Read More

Is the Other Driver Still at Fault if Your Windsor Car Crash was Caused by Brake Failure?

A car’s brakes are one of its most important components. If they fail the driver may be unable to avoid a collision with another car. If you are involved in a brake failure collision, the other driver may say there was no way to prevent the accident. However, there are many warning signs of failing... Read More

Westbound Lanes on Highway 401 Reopened Following Tuesday’s Fatal Crash

There was a fatal car accident yesterday on Highway 401 close to Putnam Road. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. and involved two vehicles, one of which rolled over into a ditch. The driver inside that vehicle died at the scene. Two other people who were injured in the crash went to hospital, but... Read More