Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 22, 2016 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 21, 2016 in Firm News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 19, 2016 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 18, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 14, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Although the popular smartphone game is not yet available in Canada, the Pokémon Go craze has reached Windsor streets where people can be seen wandering parks and driving through the city with their eyes glued to their smartphones. The location-based augmented reality game was released in the U.S. on July 6 and has already surpassed... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 11, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) a motorcyclist died after being struck by a transport truck in Tecumseh on Monday, July 11. The accident happened just after 2 p.m. on Malden Road between South Talbot Road and Essex County Road 8. The driver of the motorcycle had to be extricated from under the truck and... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 8, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Canadian statistics show that drivers over the age of 70 are one of the age groups most frequently involved in accidents – second only to male teenage drivers. If a senior is involved in an accident, they are less likely to make a full recovery from their injuries because of their age and often fragile... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 5, 2016 in Bicycle Accidents
After a life-changing accident, a local musician is hoping her experience will serve as a reminder of why it is vital that cyclists always wear a helmet. Last week, the songwriter and musician went out for a bike ride without her helmet, which is the last thing she remembers about her trip. The woman stated... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 30, 2016 in Truck Accidents
On Tuesday, Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca unveiled new mandatory entry-level training requirements for those seeking to become truck drivers in the province. The new standards will require aspiring truckers to spend more than 100 hours in training, both in the classroom and behind the wheel, in a provincially licensed school before taking the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 27, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident in Lakeshore killed two after a driver ran a stop sign at Essex County Road 46 and Rochester Townline Road on Saturday, June 25. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a Harley Davidson motorcycle carrying two people was traveling west on Essex County Road 46 when a Ford minivan traveling north on... Read More
