Ontario Law Firm Blog

Common Misconceptions With Filing a Lawsuit

Being injured in a serious accident can leave victims with costly medical bills and loss of income from an inability to work while in recovery. However, many people are often discouraged to seek legal representation to file a lawsuit because of misconceptions regarding the injury claims process. Below, our legal team review some of the... Read More

Greg Monforton Receives Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 Recognition

We are pleased to announce that our firm’s founder Greg Monforton has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 list of The Best Lawyers in Canada© for his work in Personal Injury Litigation. This is the 15th consecutive year Monforton has been recognized by his fellow peers in the legal industry. As the oldest and... Read More

Are Dependents Covered Under My Auto Insurance Policy?

Most Ontario residents depend on a family member’s auto insurance policy to cover them when a car accident happens. The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, a form of no fault insurance coverage in Ontario, states that an insured individual includes all dependents of the insured or of his or her spouse. It is important to note that dependents... Read More

Firm Partner Jennifer Bezaire Pens Guest Column for Windsor Star on Eliminating Civil Jury Trials in Ontario

Windsor injury lawyer and partner Jennifer Bezaire wrote a guest column for Windsor Star about why Ontario should follow other Canadian provinces and eliminate civil jury trials. A jury trial in a civil case is not a constitutional right, as it is in criminal cases. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer believes that civil... Read More

Understanding Mediation in a Personal Injury Case

Although most personal injury cases settle before going to trial, sometimes it may take longer to come to a resolution when the insurance company devalues or denies a claim altogether. Insurers will make quick, lowball offers knowing that injury victims may be in need of compensation to help cover medical bills and other out-of-pocket costs.... Read More

How Can Gap Insurance Help Me After an Accident?

If your car gets totaled in an accident and the value is less that what is currently owed on your loan, that balance would need to be paid. This balance could be quite costly, ranging in the thousands of dollars. This is where gap insurance could be beneficial. This optional type of auto protection is... Read More

How Are Soft-Tissue Injuries Valued in a Claim?

Although an accident can leave victims with serious injuries, such as broken bones or internal injuries, soft-tissue injuries are also quite common, but often dismissed as minor and not treated properly. Failure to seek immediate medical care for these injuries could not only harm your chances of a full recovery, it could also be used... Read More

What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation?

If you have been injured in a car accident in Ontario, you may be eligible for accident benefits. These accident benefits are paid by your own car insurer, regardless of fault. Should you be unable to work for some time, these benefits could include income-replacement benefits. However, in certain cases, your insurer may require that... Read More

Is COVID-19 Affecting Lawsuits In Ontario?

Since mid-March, Canada was under an unprecedented lockdown due to COVID-19. Restrictions are now being lessened and the majority of Ontario is entering Stage 3, allowing most businesses to re-open with health measures in place. However, despite these efforts, most people are still exceedingly cautious. The pandemic has affected daily life and the legal profession... Read More

Now Hiring: Legal Assistant/Clerical Staff

The legal team at Greg Monforton & Partners is currently looking to hire a legal assistant/clerical staff to support needed expansion. The ideal candidates must have excellent listening and client service skills as well as written and interpersonal communication skills. Our firm is also seeking candidates who are proficient with computers and who have a... Read More