Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 15, 2015 in Auto Accident News
According to the Ministry of Transportation, about 25 percent of all fatal collisions in 2013 were caused by drunk drivers. With such a large percentage of fatal crashes involving drunk drivers, one Ontario bar owner is thanking patrons for not drinking and driving. John OKane, owner of John Max Sports & Wings, has given customers... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 14, 2015 in Auto Accident News
In June 2015, Ontario unanimously passed the Making Ontarios Roads Safer Act, which will bring forward many changes that will be rolled out in the next few months. Although the act was passed in an effort to help reduce injuries, fatalities and collisions in Ontario, whether the roads become safer will take years to determine.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 13, 2015 in Firm News
The Ministry of Transport is currently assessing whether to spend millions to remove a rocky Leamington breakwall, which also happens to be the site of two fatal crashes and many more serious collisions. Greg Monforton represents Danielle Feltham, one of the seriously injured passengers on board a yacht that crashed into the controversial breakwall on... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 10, 2015 in General Interest
Following liver injuries being linked to high doses of acetaminophen, Health Canada is considering changing the daily maximum dosage for these popular medications. A recent local investigation revealed that over the last decade, acetaminophen has led to deaths and for many others, hospitalization for injuries and illness. Between 2000 and 2009, there were more than... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 9, 2015 in General Interest
A new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine medical journal examined the use of antibiotics in Ontario nursing homes, and revealed an increased use of these drugs in Ontario nursing homes. According to the study, about two-thirds of nursing home residents receive antibiotic treatments each year. However, this could be too much of a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 6, 2015 in Auto Accident News
Three people were taken to the hospital after a car crashed through the front window of a local Royal Bank on July 3, 2015. Around 11 a.m., an elderly motorist, along with his female passenger, crashed through the front window of the bank in the 1600-block of Huron Church Road. The driver of the vehicle,... Read More
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
