Ontario Law Firm Blog

Determining Liability When Someone Borrows Your Car

Letting a friend or family member borrow your car may seem like an innocent gesture. However, handing over the keys can have a significant impact on your insurance. Drivers need to understand their responsibilities as a car owner and the person who is borrowing your car also needs to be aware of his or her... Read More

Will My Case Go To Court?

The majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached between both parties, it may be necessary to head to court and have a judge or jury decide the case. This entire process could take months or years, depending on the case. Our Windsor personal injury... Read More

How Can I Be Compensated if Injured in a Hit-and-Run?

It is illegal in Canada to leave the scene of an accident if it resulted in property damage, injury or death. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers can cause a crash and then flee the scene, often because they are uninsured or are trying to escape from any financial liability. This can leave victims unsure if they may... Read More

Cyclist Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Being Hit on Walker Road

A cyclist was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition after an incident late Saturday afternoon, May 17th. Windsor police were called to the intersection of Walker Road and Richmond Street for a report of a cyclist being hit by a motor vehicle at around 5:15 p.m. The victim still remains hospitalized. The intersection... Read More

Greg Monforton Calling for Drivers to Get Car Insurance Rebates

Since Windsor declared a COVID-19 emergency in March, businesses are closed and people are staying home, resulting in less vehicles on the roadways and even less reported crashes. Auto insurance companies, however, continue to charge consumers with high premiums despite the Ontario government enabling insurers to provide driver rebates. In a discussion with Windsor Star,... Read More

Pursuing Compensation for PTSD After a Car Crash

Car accident victims can suffer many different types of physical injuries, from broken bones or fractures to more serious injuries affecting the brain or spinal cord. Along with physical harm, victims can also suffer from emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that can significantly impact their daily lives and relationships with loved ones.... Read More

Motorist Killed and Another Hospitalized After Crash in Lakeshore

A 40-year-old man from Windsor is dead and a 34-year-old woman from Chatman was hospitalized after a serious crash on Thursday morning in the small community of Lakeshore, just outside of Toronto. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene where two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 77 and Lakeshore... Read More

How Plaintiffs Are Paid After Winning a Case

After your case has settled, you might be wondering when you would be receiving your settlement check. Although you can ask your lawyer to give you an estimate as to when this check is expected to arrive, there are several steps that need to take place beforehand. This includes paying anyone that is owed money... Read More

Windsor Doctor Fights Off Coronavirus Infection That Sent Him to Intensive Care

In March, Dr. Dean Favot began experiencing strange symptoms. He lost his taste buds and his skin became unusually sensitive. He thought these symptoms would go away in a few days, but they did not. After just 10 days, he was in the intensive care unit being treated for COVID-19. He eventually needed a ventilator... Read More

Does Not Wearing a Seatbelt Affect a Car Accident Lawsuit?

All drivers and passengers are required by law to wear their seatbelts while travelling on Ontario roadways. However, what happens when you become injured in a crash while not buckled in? Find out how not wearing a seatbelt could affect your potential lawsuit and being able to recover compensation. If you have a case, a... Read More