Auto Accident News Blog

Greg Monforton Calling for Drivers to Get Car Insurance Rebates

Since Windsor declared a COVID-19 emergency in March, businesses are closed and people are staying home, resulting in less vehicles on the roadways and even less reported crashes. Auto insurance companies, however, continue to charge consumers with high premiums despite the Ontario government enabling insurers to provide driver rebates. In a discussion with Windsor Star,... Read More

Pursuing Compensation for PTSD After a Car Crash

Car accident victims can suffer many different types of physical injuries, from broken bones or fractures to more serious injuries affecting the brain or spinal cord. Along with physical harm, victims can also suffer from emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that can significantly impact their daily lives and relationships with loved ones.... Read More

Motorist Killed and Another Hospitalized After Crash in Lakeshore

A 40-year-old man from Windsor is dead and a 34-year-old woman from Chatman was hospitalized after a serious crash on Thursday morning in the small community of Lakeshore, just outside of Toronto. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the accident scene where two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 77 and Lakeshore... Read More

Does Not Wearing a Seatbelt Affect a Car Accident Lawsuit?

All drivers and passengers are required by law to wear their seatbelts while travelling on Ontario roadways. However, what happens when you become injured in a crash while not buckled in? Find out how not wearing a seatbelt could affect your potential lawsuit and being able to recover compensation. If you have a case, a... Read More

Ontario Enables Auto Insurance Companies to Provide Driver Rebates

Due to the coronavirus, Rod Phillips, the Finance Minister of Ontario, has eliminated legal restrictions that now allows auto insurance companies to provide temporary rebates to drivers across the province. This decision comes after the Ontario government amended a regulation under the Insurance Act to help ease the financial strain being put on working individuals... Read More

One Motorist Hospitalized After Crash On County Roads 31 and 18 in Leamington

One person was taken to the local hospital on Wednesday morning, April 15th, with non-life threatening injuries after an accident at the intersection of County Roads 31 and 18 in Leamington. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County responded to the scene at about 8:30 a.m. A black truck and a white car were... Read More

Why Witness Credibility is Important in Car Accident Claims

There are various forms of evidence that may impact a car accident claim. Evidence that stems from an objective source is often stronger than subjective evidence, such as your own opinion about how the accident was caused. This is why witnesses often play an important role in car accident claims. Below, our experienced Windsor car... Read More

Why Police Reports Are Important in Car Accident Cases

While it may not seem like calling a law enforcement officer to the scene is necessary for accidents that appear to be minor, getting a police report may be a big help to your claim if you choose to pursue compensation for the damages you suffered. If you were injured in a car accident, reach... Read More

Essex County OPP Seeking Witnesses to Serious Highway 3 Incident

Essex County OPP are seeking witnesses after a serious two-vehicle accident in Tecumseh on Saturday afternoon. Provincial police, Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service and Essex-Windsor EMS responded to the scene in the westbound lanes of Highway 3 west of Walker Road at around 2:45 p.m. A black four-door vehicle was stopped in a traffic lane for... Read More

Assumptions After a Car Accident that Could Hurt Your Insurance Claim

Car insurance offers financial protection in the event of an accident. However, many victims may have false assumptions about coverage. When it comes to insurance, you should know what and how much your policy covers to avoid unnecessary setbacks in pursuing the compensation you need. The experienced Windsor car accident lawyers at our firm are... Read More