Ontario Law Firm Blog

Windsor Vying to be Test Site for Autonomous Vehicles

The city of Windsor is one of the latest Canadian cities hoping to become a site for testing self-driving cars. The city teamed up with the University of Windsor and local colleges in a joint pitch to Ford Canada to become the location for its Canadian autonomous testing. Ford Canada has expressed its plan to... Read More

Three Injured in Four Vehicle Accident on County Road 42

A local man has been charged with drunk driving after three people were injured in a four-vehicle accident on County Road 42 near Concession Road 7 around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to police, the crash involved a minivan, full-size commercial van, pickup truck, and SUV crossover. No further information has been provided as to... Read More

Ontario Man Charged for Driving Snow-Covered Car

A Brussels, Ontario, man made international headlines Wednesday after being ticketed for driving his vehicle covered in a thick slab of snow. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shared a photo of the car on Twitter, which quickly went viral. The vehicle was covered in approximately 20 centimeters of snow with only a small portion of the... Read More

When to File a Claim for Injuries from an Auto Accident

The days immediately following an auto accident can be difficult and confusing. Your life may feel like it has been turned upside down as you struggle to move on and get the compensation you need to cover medical expenses and other bills. As difficult as it may be, you will have to act quickly to... Read More

Fatal Pedestrian Accident on E.C. Row Expressway

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck on E.C. Row Expressway early Sunday morning. Police reported that the pedestrian, who was later identified as a 41-year-old Windsor man, was walking along the eastbound lanes of E.C. Row near the Dominion on-ramp just before 7 a.m. when he was struck by a Chevy Silverado.... Read More

Ontario Provincial Police Encourages Snowmobiler Safety

Ontario Provincial Police is reminding residents that following snowmobile laws and being properly trained on how to handle the vehicles is important for maintaining safety this winter. Snowmobiling can be very dangerous and can result in serious accidents just like any other motorized vehicle. Ontario Snowmobile Laws There are a number of laws and regulations... Read More

Greg Monforton Is Titanium Sponsor for Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County

Greg Monforton & Partners is pleased to announce that our firm will once again support the Brain Injury Association of Windsor & Essex County as the exclusive Titanium Sponsor for the coming year. Through this significant donation, we are proud to support the mission and work of the Brain Injury Association as their lead sponsor... Read More

Drinking and Driving Still a Problem in Ontario

With its annual Festive R.I.D.E. campaign coming to a close on Jan. 2, 2015, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has expressed concern that drivers are still not getting the message that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous. This year, during the campaign that ran from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2, OPP issued... Read More

Greg Monforton & Partners Supports Dream Climb

Greg Monforton & Partners is proud to make a substantial donation as the lead sponsor of this years Dream Climb benefiting the Windsor/Essex Hospitals Foundation in support of the neurosciences program at Windsor Regional Hospital. Our firm has been a continual supporter of the neurosciences department and is committed to helping it reach its fundraising... Read More

How to Avoid Drowsy Driving

According to the most recent statistics, drowsy driving attributes to 21 per cent of motor vehicle collisions, causing about 400 deaths and 2,100 injuries every year. It is the third highest cause of auto accidents, making up 21 per cent of the total, behind driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding or aggressive driving.... Read More