Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 11, 2021 in Auto Accident News
One person has died and another was injured after a serious crash in Lakeshore Wednesday evening, BlackburnNews.com reports. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other emergency personnel were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 42 and Renaud Line at around 7:15 p.m. The driver and passenger from one of the vehicles... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 9, 2021 in Auto Accident News
In Ontario, anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident may be able to claim various benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The purpose of the SABS is to provide insured individuals with access to necessary treatment and benefits in a timely manner. Our firm has previously discussed the different accident benefits available to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 8, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Two people were killed and another injured after a head-on collision in Leamington Sunday morning. According to BlackburnNews.com, a crash between a northbound and southbound vehicle occurred at around 6:50 a.m. on Highway 77 between Mersea Road 5 and Mersea Road 6. The occupants of one of the vehicles suffered fatal injuries. A 72-year-old woman... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 4, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Many collisions are caused by speeding drivers. Going above the posted speed limit reduces a driver’s reaction time in a dangerous situation, increasing the likelihood of hitting another vehicle and causing serious injury or death. In most cases, the driver who was speeding could be held liable for damages. However, being able to prove that... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 28, 2021 in Auto Accident News
It is fairly common after a crash for victims to have a difficult time remembering exactly what happened. However, memory loss often makes many crash victims wonder if they will be able to file a legal claim. Even if you cannot recall details before, during or after the crash, you may still be eligible to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 21, 2021 in Firm News
Today at 3 p.m. is the 2021 Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Virtual Award Ceremony. This annual event (usually held in person in Toronto) honours and presents distinguished awards to exceptional members and safety leadership organizations in Ontario. Today’s event is special because our partner Jennifer Bezaire is this year’s recipient of the Dean Edgell Award. This prestigious... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 20, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Most car accident cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. One party failed to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have done and this failure caused harm to another. However, there are other times when an at-fault party’s negligence is particularly egregious and outside the scope of reasonable behavior.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 19, 2021 in Firm News
On Monday, October 18th, partner Jennifer Bezaire took part in the CBC Radio One show Windsor Morning with Tony Doucette. Jennifer was joined by Krystal Mann, a car accident victim she is representing whose civil trial has been delayed for several years due to COVID-19 and a backlog of cases. In 2014, Krystal sustained life-altering injuries after a truck... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 12, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Tire blowouts can be a frightening experience and happen for numerous reasons. You may have hit an object, pothole or another hazard on the road that caused your tire to get damaged and rupture. A tire blowout can also lead to a crash, resulting in serious injuries. Seeking compensation can be challenging if an insurance... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 4, 2021 in Auto Accident News
General Interest If you were seriously injured in a crash, you may be able to file a lawsuit to seek full compensation for your damages. Establishing what really happened during the accident is of utmost importance. When the involved parties do not have all the information needed to assess fault, they may turn to an accident reconstructionist.... Read More
