Ontario Law Firm Blog

Determining When a Cargo Loading Company is Liable for a Truck Accident

Commercial trucking operations involve many different parties, which makes it complicated to determine liability in the event of an accident. Cargo loading companies may be held responsible for truck accidents caused by cargo issues such as improper loading or failure to secure the load. Greg Monforton & Partners’ truck accident lawyers further explain how a... Read More

Essex County OPP Seeking Witnesses to Serious Highway 3 Incident

Essex County OPP are seeking witnesses after a serious two-vehicle accident in Tecumseh on Saturday afternoon. Provincial police, Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to the scene in the westbound lanes of Highway 3 west of Walker Road at around 2:45 p.m. A black four-door vehicle was stopped in a traffic lane for... Read More

Understanding an Examination for Discovery in a Personal Injury Case

As you pursue a personal injury lawsuit, one step that is likely to be conducted before trial is an examination for discovery. Understanding how this process is conducted and how to best prepare for it could be beneficial to any case. If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be... Read More

Negligence Cases and the Reasonable Person Standard

In most personal injury cases, the reasonable person standard is what is used to determine if negligence has occurred and whether that negligence is connected to the accident and any resulting injuries. Our Windsor personal injury lawyers have helped many injury victims over the years prove negligence and establish liability in these cases. To find... Read More

Assumptions After a Car Accident that Could Hurt Your Insurance Claim

Car insurance offers financial protection in the event of an accident. However, many victims may have false assumptions about coverage. When it comes to insurance, you should know what and how much your policy covers to avoid unnecessary setbacks in pursuing the compensation you need. The experienced Windsor car accident lawyers at our firm are... Read More

Charity Euchre Tournament Sponsored By Greg Monforton & Partners is a Success

Last night, Greg Monforton & Partners partnered up with Bayshore Health Care to host and sponsor a charity Euchre tournament. All proceeds raised at the event are going to support The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. The center helps provide continued care and holistic services for patients, families and caregivers affected by a life-altering... Read More

Associate Irina Rosca to Be Presenter and Panelist at Windsor Law’s Clinical and Experiential Learning Event

On Wednesday, February 26th, our Associate Irina Rosca will take part in a panel discussion at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law showcase titled, “Clinic and Experiential Learning.” The discussion will focus on the importance of clinical and experiential learning to the career of law. Other presenting panelists include: Luigi Iantosca – third year... Read More

Determining Liability for Damages in Ridesharing Accidents

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft have become popular among Ontario residents. While these services are an affordable alternative for passengers compared to taking a cab and a way to earn some extra cash as a driver, accidents can still happen using these services. It can be difficult to determine who is liable for damages... Read More

When Truck Accidents Are Caused by Drug or Alcohol Impairment

Impaired driving by truck drivers is a serious threat to the safety of the general public. Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and in the event of an accident, the results are often catastrophic. Many victims sustain severe injuries that may require ongoing medical care. If you were harmed in a truck... Read More

Latest Report Finds Ontario Drivers Are Overpaying for Car Insurance

According to a new report, Ontario drivers are overpaying for car insurance, between $7.6 and $12.7 billion from 2001 to 2018. This represents about 7.8 percent of the total premiums paid for car insurance in the province during this period. The top ten insurers in Ontario have earned higher profits than all of their other... Read More