Ontario Law Firm Blog

Highway 3 Crash Injures One After Transportation Minister Promises Action

A drunk driver escaped a fiery crash Wednesday with minor injuries after his vehicle rear-ended a farm trailer and caught fire on Highway 3. The accident occurred around 1:45 p.m. between Walker Road and County Road 34. According to the driver of the farm tractor who was transporting three wagons of grain, he saw no... Read More

OPP Conducts Crackdown on Aggressive Driving

A single-day safety blitz by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Highway 3 led to 35 charges over the weekend, including two charges for stunt driving. OPP conducted the crackdown on aggressive drivers on Saturday, Nov. 5. Aggressive driving is considered any unsafe action while driving. This can include disregard for safety rules, speeding, unsafe lane... Read More

Motorcyclist Injured in East Tecumseh Collision

A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital after a collision on Tecumseh Road East and Goyeau Street Friday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the accident scene around 1:30 p.m. A motorist traveling west on Tecumseh Road East stated that he witnessed the accident through his rearview mirror. He said he heard brakes screech and... Read More

Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

The moments, days and months following an accident can be overwhelming. You may be wondering if you need to hire a personal injury lawyer or if you can file a claim on your own. Although there is no requirement that you hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim, there are certain situations in... Read More

Who is Liable for a Dog Bite or Attack?

A dog bite or attack can be a traumatizing experience that can leave a victim with lasting physical and emotional scars. In Ontario, the victim may be entitled to compensation and can hold the dog’s owner liable for any harm that resulted. Victims who have suffered a dog bite or any type of attack from... Read More

Teen Driver Safety Week Reminds of Dangers of Distracted Driving

Throughout Canada, local law enforcement are recognizing National Teen Driver Safety Week in Canada, an annual public awareness campaign working to educate young drivers about road safety. This year’s efforts focus on distracted and impaired driving. Several recent studies conducted in both Canada and the United States highlight the need for raising awareness about these... Read More

Two Injured in Highway 3 Crash

Two people were rushed to the hospital with minor injuries after an accident on Highway 3 in Leamington on Monday afternoon. According to police, the accident involved a collision between a passenger vehicle and a dump truck and it occurred at 2:30 p.m. between County roads 34 and 31. Both drivers of the two vehicles... Read More

Greg Monforton Discusses Windsor Doctor Stripped of License

In light of recent news that a former Windsor doctor was stripped of his license to practice medicine for inappropriate conduct and sexual abuse of a patient, founding partner Greg Monforton appeared as a guest on Windsor Morning on Friday to discuss patients’ options when the trust in their doctor is broken. Earlier this week,... Read More

Most 2011-2015 Crash Fatalities Were Preventable

According to a recent report from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), most traffic fatalities between 2011 and 2015 were preventable. There were a total of 1,507 recorded traffic fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads during the five-year period. The data indicates that the majority of accidents resulting in deaths in recent years were directly linked to poor driving... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners to Host Focus Groups

Greg Monforton & Partners is seeking participants for focus groups that will be held on Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants must be residents of Windsor or Essex County and must be able to commit to the full two-and-a-half-hour timeframe. Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their time. The law... Read More