Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 20, 2016 in Auto Accident News
A new study has uncovered a link between seniors with a history of falls and increased risk for being involved in a car accident. Those who have fallen in the past are at a 40 percent higher risk of being involved in a traffic accident. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed the connection between... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 19, 2016 in Motorcycle Accidents
After a deadly start to the motorcycle season, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is bracing for another deadly year and warning motorcyclists to ride safely. According to police, four motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads since April. The leading causes of these accidents have been speed, distracted driving and driver error. The most recent deaths included... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 11, 2016 in Insurance Law
On June 1, significant changes to mandatory auto insurance in Ontario will go into effect. Although the changes will save drivers money in cheaper premiums, it will also reduce the amount of benefits you will receive if you are involved in a car accident. The changes will reduce the cost for basic coverage by 3.7... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 10, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Essex government officials are pleading with Ontario to make it a priority to complete the last phase of widening Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington. The expansion of Highway 3 to four lanes would provide much needed relief to the heavily traveled road that has been the site of a number of fatal accidents. Most... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 9, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Two accidents on Friday and Sunday left one dead and five injured in Kingsville and Windsor. In Kingsville, a fatal collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6 involving two pickup trucks at the intersection of Road 6 East and Graham Side Road. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Graham... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 6, 2016 in Medical Malpractice
Ontario’s Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced yesterday that the Ontario Government will make major regulatory changes to increase accountability, regulation, quality and safety in out-of-hospital medical clinics in Ontario. As more patients seek care outside of hospitals, Hoskins noted that it is also important that oversight and regulation of these out-of-hospital locations increase as well... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 5, 2016 in Firm News
Greg Monforton, founding partner of Greg Monforton & Partners, announced today that his law firm has been retained by members of the family of the late Diana Pepper, the 67 year old grandmother who was tragically killed on April 27, 2016 at the intersection of Highway 3 and Arner Townline in Essex. Monforton said: “This was... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on in Firm News
Greg Monforton & Partners is pleased to have our distinguished lawyers participating in the 2016 Spring Conference hosted by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). Founding partner Greg Monforton is a conference chair who helped coordinate the event and will also moderate a discussion during the conference. Associate lawyer Laura Pearce will also be presenting... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 2, 2016 in Truck Accidents
A female truck driver suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday, April 30, when the truck she was driving veered into oncoming traffic before rolling onto its side. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene around 3 p.m. It was determined that the truck was traveling west on Highway 401 near Chatham when it crossed the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 28, 2016 in Auto Accident News
One person was killed and six others suffered minor injuries in a five-vehicle crash on Highway 3, Wednesday, April 27. Investigators reported to the scene east of the intersection of County Road 23 and Highway 3 at 2:30 p.m. The investigation into the cause of the accident is still underway, though one witness traveling behind... Read More
