Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 6, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Ontario law requires all drivers on the road to be covered by a valid auto insurance policy. However, if you are involved in a crash and there is no insurance policy to access, you may still be eligible for compensation to help cover your injuries or property damage. The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (MVACF)... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 1, 2021 in General Interest
An eye doctor with a practice in Chatham has received a four-month suspension as part of a resolution agreement with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Ophthalmologist Christopher Anjema has been accused of providing incompetent care for his patients and inappropriate billing. Windsor lawyer and firm partner Jennifer Bezaire is slamming the outcome of... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 25, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Food delivery services have become quite popular over the past several years. More people are becoming delivery drivers for companies such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes to earn extra income. But what happens if a food delivery driver for one of these services is involved in a crash? Who is liable for any injuries... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 24, 2021 in Firm News
This afternoon, partner Jennifer Bezaire will be moderating an Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) webinar titled, “Navigating Capacity Issues in Civil Litigation” alongside Philippa Geddie of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. The webinar will run from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Registration is limited to OTLA members and is still open up... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 23, 2021 in Auto Accident News
One person was hospitalized after a crash between a car and semi-truck on Highway 3 in Essex County Thursday morning. According to BlackburnNews.com, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene just after 12 a.m. between Division Road and Inmar Side Road. The OPP have not released details on the cause of the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 22, 2021 in Firm News
Available via this link is a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice with regard to a motion brought by partner Jennifer Bezaire seeking to strike a jury because of COVID-19-caused delays in getting this matter to trial. The defendant resisted our attempt because it is at a strategic advantage should the trial... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 17, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Distracted driving accidents can cause serious injuries and are among the leading causes of traffic fatalities. If you have been injured in a crash, the other driver may have been texting or otherwise distracted. You may be eligible to pursue compensation to help cover your medical expenses and loss of income. But how do you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 11, 2021 in Auto Accident News
The short answer is yes. You may be eligible to receive general benefits in accordance with Ontario’s Minor Injury Guideline (MIG). The MIG provides a framework for the treatment of insured individuals who sustain minor injuries in a car accident. Below, we discuss this guideline in greater detail. Our legal team at Greg Monforton &... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 5, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are driving less, resulting in fewer cars on the roadways. Not only is traffic down, but the number of reported crashes has also decreased by more than half compared to previous years. Despite this, many auto insurance companies in the province have started to increase their rates... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 4, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Accidents often occur when road conditions are poor, making it riskier to drive safely. Snow and black ice can cause the roads to be slippery. A driver can easily lose control of his or her vehicle and cause a crash. On major highways, the injuries and damages that result could prove more severe and deadly.... Read More
