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Two Killed in Tuesday Morning Crash in Kingsville Outside of Cottam

There was a crash early this morning in Kingsville that caused two deaths and injuries to another person. The crash happened on County Road 34 and involved a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. According to Ontario Provincial Police, a vehicle left the road and hit a parked vehicle. The first vehicle caught on fire... Read More

Risks of Managing a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer

Crash victims are within their rights to file an insurance claim on their own and not seek help from a lawyer. In fact, if your vehicle suffered cosmetic damage and you have an injury that will get better in a few days or a week, you may be able to recover full compensation on your... Read More

Two Treated For Critical Injuries After Crash on Queen’s Line

There was a serious crash on Queen’s Line at Sinclair Road 2 early yesterday morning. Two people were critically injured and treated by Chatham-Kent EMS. First responders arrived at the scene at about 7 a.m. yesterday. They assessed and provided treatment for two people who suffered critical injuries. The road had to be closed between... Read More

What You Should Know About Seeking Compensation for a Car Crash Orthopedic Injury

Orthopedic injuries are injuries to your musculoskeletal system, including injuries to your joints and bones. For example, a broken hip, fractured collarbone, torn anterior cruciate ligament, torn meniscus, and a torn rotator cuff are all examples of orthopedic injuries. The trauma from a car accident could cause a wide range of orthopedic injuries that could... Read More

Managing Partner Jennifer Bezaire Speaking Friday at Advocates’ Society Tricks of the Trade Seminar

The Advocates’ Society’s Tricks of the Trade seminar is this Friday. Managing partner Jennifer Bezaire has been invited to speak about the topic “The Standards of Proof for Past and Future Hypothetical Events.” This session is at 3 p.m. on Friday. The Tricks of the Trade seminar is at The Carlu in Toronto and goes... Read More

Greg Monforton and Partners Formally Celebrates Dr. Joanna Sweet’s Promotion to Partner

Yesterday we formally celebrated Dr. Joanna Sweet’s admission to partnership. Joanna and her family (husband Cory, mom Joan and dad Brian) joined our entire firm for an amazing lunch featuring wonderful food and toasted with many bottles of a vintage 2012 champagne, the year Joanna first joined Greg Monforton & Partners as an articling student.... Read More

Seeking Compensation for Damages From a Crash Involving a Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Vehicle

Peer-to-peer carsharing allows people to make money by sharing their cars with others. People who make use of these services can also avoid the many costs of owning or leasing a car. Peer-to-peer carsharing may also be good for the environment, as it decreases the number of vehicles on the road emitting greenhouse gases. These... Read More

Dr. Joanna Sweet Has Become a Partner at Greg Monforton and Partners

The new year starts with an exciting announcement for Greg Monforton & Partners as we celebrate the admission of a new partner to the partnership. It is with great pride that we announce Dr. Joanna Sweet’s promotion to Partner. From the time she started with us as an articling student more than 10 years ago... Read More

Teenager Describes Aftermath of Head-On Crash on Highway 3

Head-on collisions are extremely dangerous and often result in life-changing injuries. Recently, the Windsor Star published an article about a head-on crash that occurred late last year. 18-year-old Sarah Viglianti was involved in a serious head-on collision on October 11 near Kingsville. She suffered numerous severe injuries, including a collapsed lung, concussion, bruised heart and... Read More

How a Crash Victim’s Age Could Affect the Value of a Claim for Compensation

You have probably heard the expression that age is just a number. While many people would like to think that age is just a number, in many situations a person’s age indicates a lot of things. For example, age can be a factor when doctors are trying to diagnose an injury or determine the long-term... Read More