Ontario Law Firm Blog

OPP Launches Festive RIDE Campaign Aimed at Impaired Drivers

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) works hard every day to ensure Ontario roads are kept safe from impaired driving offenders. This year’s Festive RIDE campaign, which launched this past weekend, is no exception. Police officers across the province are now participating in holiday RIDE programs aimed at keeping drug and alcohol-impaired drivers off the roadways.... Read More

Why It Is Important to Contact the Police and Obtain a Report After a Crash

A police report is one of the most important documents you may need when filing an insurance claim after a car accident. A report will include detailed information of the crash and preliminary findings about who was at fault for any resulting damages. This information can be invaluable when trying to negotiate a fair settlement... Read More

Suing Someone After Accepting a Personal Injury Settlement

When you accept a personal injury settlement, this often signals the end of your case. You generally cannot sue someone after you have accepted the settlement funds, even if you experience additional damages that you had not anticipated. However, there are some limited exceptions to this rule. This is an issue you can discuss with... Read More

Biz X Magazine Selects Partner Jennifer Bezaire for 2019 Award for ‘The Injury Lawyer It Doesn’t Hurt to Hire’

All of us here at Greg Monforton and Partners are excited to announce our partner Jennifer Bezaire has won the 2019 Biz X Award for “The Injury Lawyer It Doesn’t Hurt To Hire”. The award will be presented tomorrow night at the 22nd Annual Biz X Awards Gala at St. Clair College Centre for the... Read More

SUV Crash in Windsor Leaves Two People With Life-Threatening Injuries

Two people were transported to the hospital Monday morning with critical injuries after the SUV they were riding in struck a light pole and crashed into a restaurant building. According to Windsor Police, the accident occurred about 2:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of University Avenue between Campbell Avenue and Bridge Avenue. A female was... Read More

Greg Monforton to Receive OTLA’s Plaintiff Bar Award This Friday

On Friday night, November 15th, our founder Greg Monforton will be recognized at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s (OTLA) 2019 Celebration of the Personal Injury Bar for his contributions to the field of plaintiff personal injury law.   We are proud beyond words to have Greg receive the plaintiff bar award this year. No one... Read More

More Than 20 Crashes Reported in Essex County After Record Snowfall

A snowstorm hit Essex County in the early morning hours of November 11th. A record 15 to 20 centimetres of snow fell between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., causing the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to respond to more than 20 collisions due to the inclement weather. A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down all eastbound lanes on... Read More

What May Qualify as a Catastrophic Injury?

While many Ontario accidents only result in minor injuries, some can result in serious injuries that affect the rest of a victim’s life. Catastrophic injuries can cause significant physical, emotional and financial suffering. To further complicate matters, recent changes in Ontario law have made it more difficult for catastrophic injury victims to obtain compensation. Filing... Read More

Associate Irina Rosca Active Contributor for the OTLA Blog

Greg Monforton and Partners is pleased to announce that our Associate Irina Rosca has been featured in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) blog’s most recent case summaries.   The case summary, Anjum v. Doe, 2018 ONSC 4344, details the actions a personal injury lawyer took in court after being denied legal fees and disbursements... Read More

Sponsorship of Halloween Spooktacular Mini Golf Event at Colasanti’s Tropic Gardens

On October 30, our firm sponsored a hole at the Halloween Spooktacular Mini Golf Event at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. It was a fun event and had a great turnout. Proceeds from the event went to the Windsor Regional Hospital Trauma Program & Injury Prevention. Our firm’s Director of Medical Outreach, Kortney McVittie attended with her... Read More