Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on September 15, 2020 in Auto Accident News
A 14-year-old was rushed to the local hospital with life-altering injures after being hit by a car in Kingsville on Sunday afternoon. Essex County OPP and EMS were called to the accident scene on County Road 20 near Simmers Avenue. Police say that around 4:30 p.m., a car travelling in the eastbound lane crossed over... Read More
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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking witnesses after a serious single-vehicle collision that injured three people in Kingsville on Sunday night. It took place on County Road 20 west of County Road 45 at about 10 p.m. Police say a white SUV left the road and struck a tree, ejecting at least two of the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on September 9, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Having a prior driving conviction, no matter how minor, can not only affect your insurance rates, but it could also impact your chances at recovering damages in a car accident lawsuit. This is why is it important to have an experienced lawyer by your side to help navigate the legal process for you and obtain... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 25, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Most Ontario residents depend on a family member’s auto insurance policy to cover them when a car accident happens. The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, a form of no fault insurance coverage in Ontario, states that an insured individual includes all dependents of the insured or of his or her spouse. It is important to note that dependents... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 12, 2020 in Auto Accident News
If your car gets totaled in an accident and the value is less that what is currently owed on your loan, that balance would need to be paid. This balance could be quite costly, ranging in the thousands of dollars. This is where gap insurance could be beneficial. This optional type of auto protection is... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 27, 2020 in Auto Accident News
If you have been injured in a car accident in Ontario, you may be eligible for accident benefits. These accident benefits are paid by your own car insurer, regardless of fault. Should you be unable to work for some time, these benefits could include income-replacement benefits. However, in certain cases, your insurer may require that... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on July 14, 2020 in Auto Accident News
When one vehicle strikes another from behind, the rear driver is almost always found legally liable under Ontario law. This is based on the premise that had the driver of the rear vehicle been driving in a safe manner, he or she would have had enough time to stop and prevent harm. If you have... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 30, 2020 in Auto Accident News
As more young drivers take the roadway, this increase in independence does not come without its risks. Studies have shown that the risk of car accidents, injuries and damage to property is much higher among novice or underage drivers than drivers with more experience. The chances of being hit and harmed due to the actions... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 29, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Two people were taken to a local area hospital Saturday morning following a collision in Lakeshore that resulted in serious injuries. Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the scene on Country Road 42 between West Belle River Road and Rourke Line Road at around 9:30 a.m. There was one driver in each... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on June 12, 2020 in Auto Accident News
If you have been in a car accident that was not your fault, the other driver’s insurance company is supposed to cover the cost of medical bills, vehicle repairs and other related expenses up to his or her policy limits. Unfortunately, even if you have a valid claim, the other driver’s insurer may refuse to... Read More
