Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 27, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Canada Road Safety Week lasted six days and ended on Monday, with Ontario Provincial Police laying 9,392 charges, including 8,020 for speeding. OPP also responded to 935 crashes on the roads they patrolled and laid 138 charges for stunt driving, 216 for impaired driving, and 177 for distracted driving. Drivers and passengers were also issued... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 26, 2022 in Auto Accident News
If you were hurt in a crash and your airbag did not deploy, you may be unsure if you are able to seek compensation for your injuries. Depending on your situation, you may have a claim against the vehicle or airbag manufacturer and other liable parties. Reach out to one of our experienced Windsor-based car... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 18, 2022 in Auto Accident News
A recent study from the University of Windsor revealed that driving behaviours deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only was there an increase in dangerous driving habits, but drivers also distanced themselves from acknowledging their own bad practices. The study is co-authored by University of Windsor Francesco Biondi, associate professor of kinesiology, and graduate student... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 17, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) released statistics today on the number of vehicle fatalities in the region. So far this year, Essex County OPP has responded to a total of six fatal collisions in 2022. These collisions have resulted in nine deaths. These numbers are only slightly less compared to the same time in 2021, when... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 11, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Chatham-Kent police say one person suffered fatal injuries and another was badly injured in a crash that happened early Monday morning on Queens Line in Tilbury. According to a report in Windsor News, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at about 6:56 a.m. Monday morning near Davidson Road. As a result of the crash,... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 4, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Many times, car crash victims are unsure if they need a lawyer to help them pursue compensation for their medical bills and other damages. That is often the reason some victims wait to contact a lawyer or try to manage the legal process on their own. However, if you wait too long to call a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 2, 2022 in Auto Accident News
A 19-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning. A female passenger in the vehicle, also 19 years-old, suffered life-threatening injuries. According to a Windsor News report, emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash around 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. The single-vehicle collision happened on McNaughton Line East at... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 28, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Insurance companies often undervalue car crash claims and make lowball offers to victims. Their goal is to pay out the least amount of compensation possible to protect their bottom line. An insurance company is also less likely to offer more in compensation unless a lawyer is involved. This is why it is important to be... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 26, 2022 in Auto Accident News
Ontario Provincial Police issued safety reminders to motorists after responding to six separate crashes along Highway 401 since the beginning of April. As reported by the Windsor CTV News, police say motorists driving in the area should take caution when travelling through the area. Construction zones, in place since early April, are causing traffic slowdowns in... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 19, 2022 in Auto Accident News
In Ontario, mandatory seat belt use is not new. In fact this law, which went into effect in 1976, has been around for 46 years. Yet far too many people today still ignore it. Since the start of 2022, the OPP has already laid approximately 1,000 seat belt charges on offenders. Unfortunately, people who choose... Read More
