Ontario Law Firm Blog

Woman Fatally Injured When a Minivan Struck a South Windsor Home

A devastating crash occurred in South Windsor on Sunday, 8 December when a vehicle struck the front of a residential property on Riviera Drive. A minivan smashed through the front of the house and exited through the rear, fatally injuring a 73-year-old woman inside. The incident happened shortly before 3 pm, prompting an immediate response... Read More

Joanna Sweet Presenting at CPD Accredited Webinar

We are proud to announce that our managing partner, Joanna Sweet, will present during a live webinar on how insurers handle attendant care. The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association will host this CPD-accredited webinar online on Tuesday, the 10th of December, at noon. A CPD-accredited webinar has been reviewed and approved by a recognised Continuing Professional... Read More

Pedestrians Fatally Injured in Walker Road Crash Highlights Need for Vision Zero Action Plan

Two pedestrians lost their lives recently in a devastating crash along Walker Road. The pedestrian vs MVA crash claimed the lives of a 68-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man when a red SUV overturned in the Walkerville neighbourhood. For many in the community, this incident intensifies the need for Windsor to act on its Vision... Read More

Windsor Lawyer Irina Rosca Joins Task for Legal Reform Through Volunteer Work

Greg Monforton & Partners’ associate lawyer Irina E. Rosca has joined a task force established by The Advocate Society’s Standing Committee on Advocacy & Practice (SCAP). This initiative demonstrates our firm’s ongoing commitment to shaping fair compensation practices for injured victims in Ontario. The task force will provide critical feedback to the Discount Rate Subcommittee... Read More

Update: Walker Road Crash on Monday Has Claimed Two Lives

Earlier this week, we learned of a serious crash that caused heavy damage to a minivan (initially reported as an SUV) and injuries to those involved. Today, we learned more about the victims and the severity of the injuries sustained in that collision. Two Pedestrians Died, Driver Severely Injured Two pedestrians died as the result... Read More

“Very Serious” Car Crash on Walker Road “With Injuries”

Windsor police closed down a part of Walker Road yesterday afternoon following a car crash. The incident happened at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Monday. A Windsor police spokesperson described the incident as “a serious crash with injuries.” A news article reported there was a red SUV and multiple police cars at the scene. The SUV... Read More

Chatham Kent Man Charged in Pedestrian Crash That Claims Two

A driver from Raleigh Township will be charged for the death of two women killed last May in an MVA vs pedestrian car accident. Chatham Kent police laid charges against the 24-year-old man for two separate accounts of careless driving leading to death. Fatal Car Crash Claims Two on Charing Cross Road The incident happened... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Supports Sacks for Santa to Aid Homeless Youth

Greg Monforton and Partners is excited that the holiday season is approaching, along with another opportunity to give back to the community. For the sixth year in a row, our firm is proud to participate in Sacks for Santa, an important holiday outreach that helps youth in need. What Is Sacks for Santa? Sacks for... Read More

Jaclyn Habas, Laura Nicola and Heather McIntyre: Presenting at the November 8 OTLA Fall Conference

Top Tort Cases of 2024 We are pleased to announce that our Senior Associate Jaclyn Habas will be presenting at the upcoming Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) conference on November 8, 2024. Jaclyn, who was elected to the Board of Directors of the OTLA this past May, is presenting the “Top Tort Cases of 2024″... Read More

Man Suffers Fatal Head Injury During Pickleball Match at WFCU Centre

A man died after suffering a fatal head injury during a pickleball match at the Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre last June. This tragic incident has prompted serious discussions about sports facility safety in our community. Pickleball club members and other local advocates are pushing for essential safety improvements at the centre. Pickleball Player... Read More