Ontario Law Firm Blog

What If I Need to Contest Being Left out of a Parent’s Will?

Finding out that you have been left out of your parent’s will can be shocking and upsetting, especially if you were not expecting it. In Ontario, you may have a legal avenue to contest a parent’s will. In this article from Greg Monforton & Partners, we discuss the grounds for contesting a will. We also... Read More

Congratulations to Our New Associate Lawyer Amanda Mustapha!

Our newest associate lawyer, Amanda Mustapha, was called to the Ontario Bar on Friday, June 14, 2024, in London, ON, where 88 new candidates officially became lawyers. Our founding partner and Law Society Bencher Greg Monforton formally presented all candidates for admission to Treasurer Jacqueline Horvat and Madame Justice Kelly Tranquilli. Here is a photo... Read More

Major Collision at Queens Line and Merlin Road Sends Six People to Hospital

Six people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision at the Queens Line and Merlin Road intersection. Chatham-Kent police said the Tilbury East Township incident occurred Monday night after 8 p.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene where investigators determined that one vehicle was traveling eastbound on Queens Line while the other was... Read More

Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Wyandotte St. and Pierre Ave. Junction for Hours

On Monday afternoon, a motorcycle crash led to the temporary closure of the junction at Wyandotte Street East and Pierre Avenue. Windsor police promptly closed the area to investigate the collision. The closure affected Wyandotte Street East between Marion and Hall Avenues, with no traffic allowed on Pierre Avenue. Approximately three hours later, the area... Read More

Witnesses Asked to Come Forward for May Hit-and-Run Crash in Windsor

Today, Greg Monforton & Partners issued a press release asking witnesses to come forward to help clarify events leading up to a hit-and-run crash. The incident, which involved the driver of a motor vehicle and a rollerblader, occurred on Parent Avenue in Windsor near the end of last month. The victim, 26-year-old rollerblader, Hussein Jaber,... Read More

Challenging a Will Based on Undue Influence in Ontario: An Overview

Do you have reason to suspect a loved one made a will under coercion? In estate law, coercion is just one example of undue influence that could invalidate portions of a will, or even an entire will. However, the burden of proof for this type of claim is on the party claiming undue influence. Below,... Read More

Filing a Lawsuit After an Underride Truck Accident in Windsor, Ontario

Any commercial truck accident is dangerous, but underride collisions are especially risky. When your vehicle gets pulled underneath the trailer, your vehicle could get crushed. The rear of the trailer could break through your windshield into the passenger compartment. Below, we explain what happens in an underride truck accident, including why these collisions occur and... Read More

What You Should Know About the Link Between Car Crashes and Dizziness

After a collision, people often feel shaken up or disoriented. Some individuals may even experience dizziness. While you might dismiss these symptoms as temporary or minor, thinking it will go away within a few hours, it could be something serious. As a crash victim, you need to know when feeling dizzy may indicate a severe... Read More

Tragic Collision in Chatham-Kent Claims Lives of Two Pedestrians

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed on and off-ramps to Highway 401 at Queens Line following a fatal two-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the crash that killed two pedestrians just after 7 p.m. on Saturday. The crash occurred on Charing Cross Road and Horton Line in Chatham-Kent when a northbound vehicle struck... Read More

Serious Two-Vehicle Collision – North Perth Sends Two to Hospital

On Friday after noon, on or around 4:30 p.m. Perth County OPP responded to a two-vehicle crash in North Perth. The crash injured two individuals, both of whom were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. One of the individuals, who was more severely injured, was airlifted by ORNGE to a nearby trauma center. The other... Read More