Ontario Law Firm Blog

Crash in Kingsville Leaves Motorist With Life-Threatening Injuries

A motorist was taken to the hospital last Thursday afternoon with life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other first responders were called to the scene at the intersection of Road 6 East and Graham Side Road at around 1 p.m.   The driver... Read More

Statements at the Crash Scene That Hurt Injury Cases

The period of time immediately following a car accident while you are at the scene is typically quite hectic. You may be emotional, have your nerves rattled or be in a state of shock. While it may be tempting to chat with other involved parties at the accident scene, you must be very careful of... Read More

Major Intersection in Windsor Reopens After Crash Involving an Ambulance and SUV

One person was taken to the hospital Friday morning with serious injuries following a crash between an Essex-Windsor EMS ambulance and a dark-colored SUV. The Windsor Police, Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics and firefighters responded to the scene on Lauzon Road and Tranby Avenue at around 8:30 a.m. The ambulance only sustained front-end damage on the driver’s... Read More

Demand for Joint Replacement Surgery Grows, Latest Report Says

Joint replacements are one of the most common types of inpatient surgeries in Canada. The number of people undergoing hip and knee replacements continues to increase, with about 130,000 surgeries performed each year. However, this information begs the question – why are so many Canadians having joint replacement surgeries? Due to the advancing age of... Read More

Margaret Halls Retiring as Case Manager at Greg Monforton & Partners

We are sad to announce that our long-standing case manager Margaret Halls is retiring. She has had a long and distinguished career serving her clients and our firm. Margaret has been a dedicated and highly skilled member of our staff. Over the years, she has helped enhance client services so that our office runs effectively... Read More

Motorist Remains in Critical Condition Following Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 3 in Essex

A female driver is still in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash with a minivan last month on Highway 3 in Essex. The 20-year-old was originally placed in the intensive care unit and put on life support before being transferred to the neurology floor of the London Health Sciences Centre where she currently resides after... Read More

Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries in Windsor Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist has succumbed to injuries after a collision with a minivan last month in Windsor. The rider, whose name has not been released, passed away on Thursday. On the night of June 23rd at approximately 7:45 p.m., Windsor Police responded to the scene on Grand Marais Road and Meldrum Road involving a van and... Read More

Elderly Woman Injured After Being Hit by an SUV in Belle River

A Belle River woman was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition after an incident on the afternoon of Saturday, July 6th. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the 300 block of Harvest Lane for a report of an elderly woman being hit by an SUV at around 12 p.m. A resident... Read More

Two Motorists Hospitalized After Crash on County Roads 14 and 31 in Leamington

Two people were taken to the hospital on the morning of Tuesday, July 2nd, with non-life threatening injuries after an accident at the intersection of County Roads 14 and 31 in Leamington. The Leamington Fire Department, Essex-Windsor EMS and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m. A burgundy SUV and... Read More

Tactics Used by Insurance Adjusters After an Accident to Devalue or Deny Claims

Many accident victims are under the mistaken belief that insurance companies exist to help with their claim. In stark contrast, insurance companies sustain themselves by bringing in more premium payments than payouts for claims. Therefore, their adjusters work tirelessly to devalue or deny claims in the interest of increasing the insurance company’s profit margin. If you... Read More