Ontario Law Firm Blog

Greg Monforton Included in 2017 List of Best Lawyers in Canada

We are pleased to announce that founding partner Greg Monforton has once again been selected for inclusion in the list of the Best Lawyers in Canada®. This will be the 12th consecutive year he has been included in this prestigious list for his work in personal injury litigation. As one of the oldest and most... Read More

Six Killed, Nine Injured in Southwest Ontario Accidents Over Weekend

OPP is currently investigating a number of accidents throughout southwestern Ontario over the weekend that left six people dead and another nine seriously injured. Two accidents occurred in Essex County. One person was transported to a Chatham hospital then airlifted to a hospital in London with life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a truck during... Read More

OPP Reports Recent Spike in Impaired Driving Rate

Impaired driving has increased drastically in Essex County. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), there has been a 37 percent increase in impaired driving since the beginning of the year versus 2015 statistics covering the same timeframe. An OPP representative says this high rate is unacceptable. In the past two weeks, there have been at... Read More

Windsor Police Launch #Ridesafe Campaign

In response to the recent number of fatal motorcycle accidents throughout the county, the Windsor Police Service has launched a new motorcycle safety initiative. For the next two weeks, police will be posting safety messages on Facebook and Twitter encouraging safe riding and driving by all motorists. You can join in the conversation by using... Read More

Now Hiring: Legal Assistants/Clerical Support Staff

The team at Greg Monforton & Partners is expanding! With the continued growth of our firm, we are in need of additional legal assistants/clerical support staff. This position is a vital part of our team and plays a role in ensuring that our clients’ needs are met. We are seeking applicants with strong: Sensitivity to... Read More

Two Sent to Hospital After Motorcycle Crash

Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident on Monday, July 25 involving a Ford pickup truck. The accident happened at 1:45 p.m. at County Road 34 and Manning Road. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the southbound pickup truck attempted to make an eastbound turn onto County Road 34 when it collided with a... Read More

Semi-Autonomous Cars Create Dangerous Time for Drivers

After recent car accidents in the United States involving autonomous vehicles, one of which was fatal, many safety experts are claiming that this could be the most dangerous time for drivers. In a recent interview with CNBC, the head of Duke University Robotics Mary Cummings stated that as we move toward a world of fully... Read More

Greg Monforton to Chair Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Webinar

Greg Monforton, founding partner of Greg Monforton & Partners, will chair and serve as a presenting speaker during an Ontario Trial Lawyers Association webinar titled “Successful Resolution of the LTD case – Overcoming Common Challenges – No Matter Where You Practice.” The webinar will focus on the unique challenges presented by prosecuting claims on behalf... Read More

Lakeshore Crash Kills One, Seriously Injures Another

One person was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Lakeshore on Monday, July 18. According to Ontario Provincial Police, a Chevrolet Minivan and a Mercedes SUV collided at an intersection at South Middle Road and Naylor Sideroad just before 2:30 p.m. The driver of the minivan died at the scene... Read More

2016 Could Be Deadliest in 5 Years for Motorcyclists

According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), 2016 could be the deadliest year for motorcyclists in the last five years. Statistics show that 25 people have died in motorcycle accidents in the province since July 11. That is just six less than the total number of motorcycle accident deaths last year. If the current trend continues,... Read More