Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on September 1, 2020 in Personal Injury
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 25, 2020 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 24, 2020 in Firm News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 18, 2020 in Personal Injury
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 12, 2020 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 4, 2020 in Personal Injury
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 27, 2020 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 21, 2020 in Personal Injury
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 20, 2020 in Firm News
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