Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 4, 2016 in Auto Accident News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 1, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 28, 2016 in Firm News
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
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 26, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
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
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