Ontario Law Firm Blog

Traffic Backed Up on E.C. Row Expressway Following Monday Morning Crash

Police say there was a crash on E.C. Row Expressway before Howard Avenue at about 11:23 a.m. Monday. It happened in the westbound side of the road and left only one lane open. There were two ambulances at the scene. Three vehicles were taken off the road and two vehicles suffered significant back end damage.... Read More

Senior Associate Lawyer Joanna Sweet Appointed to OTLA Board of Directors

Our senior associate lawyer Joanna Sweet has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). This is a 3-year appointment and begins in May of this year. Over the past few years Joanna has worked tirelessly as an OTLA volunteer, actively contributing to the Practice Direction Committee (where she... Read More

One Dead Following Late-Night Crash in the Lakeshore Area

The driver of an SUV was killed in a collision that happened late Wednesday night at the intersection of County Road 25 and County Road 46 in the Lakeshore area. The SUV was involved in a crash with a pickup truck just before 11:45 p.m. The SUV was going south on County Road 25 and... Read More

Seeking Compensation for Car Crash Wrist Injuries

Car crashes often cause injuries to the hands and wrists. These injuries typically occur when a driver’s or passenger’s hands or wrists hit objects in the interior of the vehicle, such as the steering wheel, airbags, dashboard, window or windshield. The most common car crash wrist injuries are discussed below. If you have been injured... Read More

Five Victims Hospitalized After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Leamington

According to the Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington, five people were injured in a serious two-vehicle crash on Essex Road 14 at approximately 8:47 a.m. Monday morning. The driver of a minivan heading south on Essex Road 14 failed to observe a stop sign and subsequently struck an SUV carrying four other occupants. All five... Read More

Firm Sponsors Emerald Ball-Windsor for the Third-Straight Year

For the third-straight year, Greg Monforton and Partners proudly sponsored the Emerald Ball-Windsor. The event took place on Friday, March 25th and our firm was a 2022 Emerald Sponsor. The Emerald-Ball Windsor is an annual celebration of dancers from the Emerald Isle Dance Society (EIDS) who will compete in the World Irish Dance Championships. The... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire Speaking in Roundtable Discussion on Infant Settlement Motions

Jennifer Bezaire will be one of three lawyers speaking in a roundtable discussion sponsored by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The webinar/roundtable is titled “Getting your Infant Settlement Motions Approved – Tips and Tricks”. The speakers will be focusing on the following aspects of infant settlement motions: Required... Read More

Liability for Damages If Your Car Catches Fire After a Crash

A crash, even a minor one, is a traumatic experience for everyone involved. If a crash also causes a car to catch fire, the situation can rapidly turn life-threatening. In some cases, victims may suffer burn and smoke-inhalation injuries in addition to injuries sustained from the impact of the crash. Below, our legal team goes... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire to Speak at the 17TH Annual Update: Personal Injury Law and Practice Conference

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., partner Jennifer Bezaire is scheduled to speak at the 17th Annual Update: Personal Injury Law and Practice Conference. As a faculty member, Jennifer will provide critical updates about the current functioning of the LAT’s insurance dispute resolution. She also plans to review some of the LAT’s recent... Read More

Should I Accept Money from the At-Fault Driver at the Crash Scene?

Sometimes the at-fault driver may offer the victim money at the crash scene to avoid having to file a claim. The at-fault driver may try to settle the matter on the spot instead of exchanging insurance information and calling the police. Although it may sound like a good idea and a way to avoid all... Read More