Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on April 6, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Ontario law requires all drivers on the road to be covered by a valid auto insurance policy. However, if you are involved in a crash and there is no insurance policy to access, you may still be eligible for compensation to help cover your injuries or property damage. The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (MVACF)... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 25, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Food delivery services have become quite popular over the past several years. More people are becoming delivery drivers for companies such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes to earn extra income. But what happens if a food delivery driver for one of these services is involved in a crash? Who is liable for any injuries... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 23, 2021 in Auto Accident News
One person was hospitalized after a crash between a car and semi-truck on Highway 3 in Essex County Thursday morning. According to BlackburnNews.com, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene just after 12 a.m. between Division Road and Inmar Side Road. The OPP have not released details on the cause of the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 17, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Distracted driving accidents can cause serious injuries and are among the leading causes of traffic fatalities. If you have been injured in a crash, the other driver may have been texting or otherwise distracted. You may be eligible to pursue compensation to help cover your medical expenses and loss of income. But how do you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 11, 2021 in Auto Accident News
The short answer is yes. You may be eligible to receive general benefits in accordance with Ontario’s Minor Injury Guideline (MIG). The MIG provides a framework for the treatment of insured individuals who sustain minor injuries in a car accident. Below, we discuss this guideline in greater detail. Our legal team at Greg Monforton &... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 5, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are driving less, resulting in fewer cars on the roadways. Not only is traffic down, but the number of reported crashes has also decreased by more than half compared to previous years. Despite this, many auto insurance companies in the province have started to increase their rates... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 4, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Accidents often occur when road conditions are poor, making it riskier to drive safely. Snow and black ice can cause the roads to be slippery. A driver can easily lose control of his or her vehicle and cause a crash. On major highways, the injuries and damages that result could prove more severe and deadly.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 18, 2021 in Auto Accident News
A single-vehicle accident can happen when a vehicle hits an object on the road, spins out without hitting anything, runs off the road or flips over. Since only one vehicle is involved in the accident, you may be wondering if pursuing compensation will be difficult since another party was not involved. There may not have... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 4, 2021 in Auto Accident News
Drivers who attempt to beat a red light by going faster versus reducing their speed and coming to a complete stop can cause a serious accident. Running a led light can be dangerous for other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the roadway. These accidents are also quite common, but entirely preventable. If you have been injured... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 28, 2021 in Auto Accident News
After losing a loved one in a car accident, you may be eligible to receive death and funeral benefits from his or her insurance company. These benefits are available under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and can be sought in addition to compensation through a wrongful death claim. Our legal team at Greg Monforton... Read More
