Ontario Law Firm Blog

Can I File a Lawsuit on Behalf of an Incapacitated Victim?

When a victim is severely injured in an accident, he or she may be physically or mentally incapable of pursuing compensation for his or her damages. If that victim is a loved one, you may be wondering if someone else may be able to take legal action on his or her behalf. The Windsor personal... Read More

Do I Have a Claim in a Single-Vehicle Accident?

A single-vehicle accident can happen when a vehicle hits an object on the road, spins out without hitting anything, runs off the road or flips over. Since only one vehicle is involved in the accident, you may be wondering if pursuing compensation will be difficult since another party was not involved. There may not have... Read More

What If My Injury Worsens After Reaching a Settlement?

Certain injuries can be unpredictable. You may not be responding to treatment well as your doctor had hoped. Even with treatment, your condition may continue to worsen. For instance, you may suffer from an infection that requires on-going medical care. It can be challenging to factor these issues in a personal injury settlement. The damages... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Continues Supporting the Elimination of Jury Trials in Most Civil Cases

Greg Monforton & Partners continues to support the elimination of jury trials in most civil cases. The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Board recently approved and submitted a proposal to the Attorney General for review recommending all current and future civil juries to be suspended immediately as health restrictions continue throughout the province. The COVID-19... Read More

Legal Options For Red Light Crash Victims

Drivers who attempt to beat a red light by going faster versus reducing their speed and coming to a complete stop can cause a serious accident. Running a led light can be dangerous for other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the roadway. These accidents are also quite common, but entirely preventable. If you have been injured... Read More

Greg Monforton Featured on The Weather Network Discussing Auto Insurance Coverage

We are proud to announce that our founding partner Greg Monforton is currently being featured in a segment on The Weather Network involving vehicle warm-up thefts. During the winter months in Canada, many motorists leave their cars running to try to warm up the inside of the car prior to driving off. However, cars left... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Receives 2021 Three Best Rated Award

All of us here at Greg Monforton and Partners are proud to have been selected to receive the 2021 Three Best Rated® award as a leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Windsor, Ontario. Since 2014, Three Best Rated® has been recognizing the top three local businesses and other professionals making a difference in cities... Read More

Death Benefits for Car Accident Cases in Ontario

After losing a loved one in a car accident, you may be eligible to receive death and funeral benefits from his or her insurance company. These benefits are available under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and can be sought in addition to compensation through a wrongful death claim. Our legal team at Greg Monforton... Read More

OPP in Leamington Investigating Deadly Crash on County Road 18

One person is dead and four people were injured after a serious collision involving a passenger vehicle and a transport truck Wednesday night in Leamington. According to BlackburnNews.com, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene on County Road 18 between Highway 77 and Morse Road around 7:10 p.m. One passenger in the... Read More

Determining Fault in a Left-Turn Collision

Left-turn collisions often happen at intersections and stop signs. One driver may be going straight through the intersection while another driver is attempting to make a left-hand turn at the light. The driver going straight thinks he or she has the right of way. At the same time, the driver turning left thinks the driver... Read More