Ontario Law Firm Blog

Greg Monforton & Partners Sponsoring Memphis Jazz & Soul for Belle Vue on October 29

Greg Monforton & Partners is sponsoring the Memphis Jazz & Soul for Belle Vue at Artisan Grill in Amherstburg on Monday, October 29. All proceeds from the event go to Belle Vue Conservancy, a national historic site made famous during the War of 1812. The event takes place from six to 10 p.m. on Monday,... Read More

Partner Jennifer Bezaire is Presenting a Paper at the OTLA Annual Fall Conference This Friday in Toronto

Partner Jennifer Bezaire will be presenting a paper on Friday at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s (OTLA) Annual Fall Conference in Toronto. The paper is titled, “SABS in the Post-LAT World”, and it covers various concerns and difficulties with the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and how it appears to be stacked against personal injury victims.... Read More

Partners Meet with Essex Member of Provincial Parliament Taras Natyshak on OTLA’s Lobby Day

Today is Lobby Day for the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Depicted in the picture on the right is Essex Member of Provincial Parliament Taras Natyshak. To his right are our partners Jennifer Bezaire (an OTLA board member) and Greg Monforton (an OTLA past president). We are proud that our... Read More

What You Should Do to Protect Your Rights After a Dog Bite

Getting bit or attacked by a dog is a terrifying experience that can leave victims in shock and unsure about what to do. There are several steps to take to begin treating your injuries and collect evidence that may allow you to build a case against the owner. If you have suffered an injury from... Read More

Provincial Police Are Reminding Drivers: Airbags Do Not Replace Seat Belts

Some drivers think they do not need to wear a seat belt because their car has airbags and these devices will protect them from injury if they crash. However, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding drivers of the importance of seat belts in an accident. A seat belt is still the first line of defence... Read More

Police Charge Driver for Exceeding Blood Alcohol Limit After Crash That Killed Motorcyclist

On Saturday morning, a 64-year-old on a motorcycle was killed after a collision with a car at Patillo Road and County Road 42 in Lakeshore. The motorcycle rider is the fourth person from the area to be killed in a crash since June. The driver of the car was charged with having blood alcohol equal... Read More

Greg Monforton to be a Presenter and Panelist at Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Event

Next Thursday at 6 p.m., our Founder Greg Monforton will take part in a panel discussion titled “Engaging the Media in Your Client’s Interests”. The discussion is among lawyers and journalists and it is about press attention on legal cases. The other presenters include: Tamara Khandaker – staff reporter from Vice News Kirk Makin –... Read More

Three People Seriously Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash on the E.C. Row Expressway

Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, a multi-vehicle crash on the E.C. Row Expressway caused three people to suffer injuries that ranged from severe to potentially life-threatening. Three people were sent to the hospital for treatment. The crash occurred near the ramps for Lauzon Parkway. There was one car with a crumpled front end in... Read More

CDC Issues First Evidence-Based Guidelines on Diagnosing Child Concussions

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued the first broad, evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of concussions in children. The guidelines are based on an analysis of 25 years of research on managing child concussions and focus on procedures that have the strongest evidence of benefit. Other organizations, including... Read More

Now Hiring: Legal Assistants/Clerical Staff

The Greg Monforton & Partners Law Firm is looking to hire legal assistants/clerical staff to support needed expansion. The ideal candidates have excellent listening and client service skills and are sensitive to the needs of injury victims and their families. We are also seeking candidates who are proficient with computers and have strong written and... Read More