Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 1, 2015 in Medical Malpractice
Health and Long Term Care Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins is looking to make big changes to the Quality of Care Information protection Act (QCIPA). Following an investigation by The Star, Dr. Hoskins revealed that the act will no longer grant hospitals the ability to protect their findings on medical errors. Have you or someone you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 29, 2015 in Firm News
Jennifer Bezaire, partner at Greg Monforton & Partners, is representing the family of Jim Gammon, a 56-year-old Windsor man who died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident on June 4, 2015. Gammon was in critical condition after suffering severe brain injuries during the crash at the intersection of Richmond Street and Chilver Road.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 26, 2015 in Bicycle Accidents
As the summer months continue to warm up the city, more and more bicyclists are spotted alongside motor vehicles. Recently, Statistics Canada revealed that less than one quarter of Windsor cyclists always wear a helmet. This is the third year in a row that Windsor has had the lowest percentage of riders who wear helmets.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 23, 2015 in Motorcycle Accidents
A 61-year-old Lakeshore man has died after a head-on motorcycle accident on North Talbot Road on Monday, June 22, 2015. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, a Harley Davidson headed westbound around 6 p.m. on North Talbot road crossed into the eastbound lane. A Kia Soul headed eastbound struck the motorcyclist after he crossed the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 19, 2015 in Auto Accident News
Canada’s auto safety agency, the Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate encourages parents to buckle their children up properly. No matter how short the distance, children should always be restrained properly.The majority of injuries to children can be prevented. The safety concerns are real: nearly 10,000 Canadian children are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. ... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 17, 2015 in Firm News
CTV Windsor recently reported on an individual that was seriously injured at a post-prom party held on the outskirts of Windsor, that turned violent over the weekend. As part of the report, our very own Brad Robitaille was asked by the news network to express his views on the issue and if the property owner... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 16, 2015 in General Interest
A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Studies has uncovered that long-term care nurses spend less than half of their time taking care of residents. Seven Canadian nursing homes were observed for two months. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPN) and resident aides were observed in order to determine how much time they... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 15, 2015 in Firm News
Greg Monforton & Partners is proud to announce that the firm has chosen to sponsor the Childrens Stage at the Kingsville Folk Music Festival at Lakeside Park from August 7-9. Dr. Joanna Sweet, an associate at the firm, is a volunteer member of the Sun Parlour Folk Music Society Board of Directors. The society is... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 12, 2015 in Auto Accident News
With smartwatches becoming the next big thing in technology, law enforcement is facing an uphill battle in fighting distracted driving. The use of hand-held phones and other forms of hand-held technology is illegal in Ontario. Unfortunately, smartwatches seem to fall in a grey area. Have you been injured in an accident caused by a distracted... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 8, 2015 in Motorcycle Accidents
A 56-year-old Belle River motorcyclist remains in critical condition after suffering serious head trauma when his motorcycle collided with a van at Chilver Road and Richmond Street. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, underwent surgery and remained in the hospital, according to Windsor Police. Greg Monforton & Partners wishes the victim of... Read More
