Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 23, 2020 in Auto Accident News
One motorist was transported to the local area hospital Thursday morning with critical injuries after a transport truck and minivan collided with one another. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County, the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Highway 3 at County Road 27. Several other emergency responders including the Essex-Windsor EMS... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 10, 2020 in Auto Accident News
Typically, the first step in the recovery process after a car accident is to file an insurance claim. But what do you do if the insurance company denies your claim? The Windsor car accident lawyers at our firm further explain why claims are often denied and what to do to resolve a claim dispute. If... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 6, 2020 in Auto Accident News
A male motorist is dead after a serious collision on Saturday afternoon. The Windsor Police and other first responders were called to the accident scene involving a Dodge minivan and a Ford pickup truck at the intersection of Lauzon Parkway and Forest Glade Drive at around 3:45 p.m. The driver of the minivan was killed and... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 27, 2019 in Auto Accident News
After an accident, the insurance company will investigate the claim and will want to find out more information about how the accident occurred. A claims adjuster will likely reach out to you to ask for a recorded statement. The process of providing a statement is not always straightforward. Your statement may be used against you... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 12, 2019 in Auto Accident News
In Ontario, drivers are expected to be vigilant about pedestrians and keep a lookout for possible hazards. Therefore, if an accident with a pedestrian occurs, there is a presumption that the accident was caused by the driver. However, there are important exceptions that can shift the blame. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident,... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 3, 2019 in Auto Accident News
Some car accident injuries result in symptoms that require immediate medical assistance. However, other injuries may not have symptoms until hours, days or weeks after the crash. The insurance company may even try to use any delayed injury against you when filing a claim for compensation. For this reason, it is important to speak to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 26, 2019 in Auto Accident News
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) works hard every day to ensure Ontario roads are kept safe from impaired driving offenders. This year’s Festive RIDE campaign, which launched this past weekend, is no exception. Police officers across the province are now participating in holiday RIDE programs aimed at keeping drug and alcohol-impaired drivers off the roadways.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 22, 2019 in Auto Accident News
A police report is one of the most important documents you may need when filing an insurance claim after a car accident. A report will include detailed information of the crash and preliminary findings about who was at fault for any resulting damages. This information can be invaluable when trying to negotiate a fair settlement... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 13, 2019 in Auto Accident News
Two people were transported to the hospital Monday morning with critical injuries after the SUV they were riding in struck a light pole and crashed into a restaurant building. According to Windsor Police, the accident occurred about 2:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of University Avenue between Campbell Avenue and Bridge Avenue. A female was... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on November 12, 2019 in Auto Accident News
A snowstorm hit Essex County in the early morning hours of November 11th. A record 15 to 20 centimetres of snow fell between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., causing the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to respond to more than 20 collisions due to the inclement weather. A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down all eastbound lanes on... Read More
