Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 18, 2016 in Auto Accident News
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car attempting to park in downtown Blenheim Tuesday. The victim was treated at a London hospital for her injuries. Emergency crews were called to the scene in the parking lot of McLaughlin Wellness Centre just before the noon hour. Police reported that a 39-year-old woman... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 10, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Windsor and Essex County police sent out a warning last night about slippery conditions on roadways. Thanks to a drop in temperature below zero, several major roads throughout the area iced over as the sun disappeared, leading to several collisions. Police reported a series of minor collisions throughout the area, as well as several that... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 9, 2016 in Auto Accident News
Another defective airbag, produced by Continental Automotive Systems, has led to a recall of five million vehicles worldwide. Nine injuries have been associated with faulty airbags to date. A total of 2 million vehicles will be recalled in the U.S., though the number of affected Canadian cars remains unknown at this time. Fiat Chrysler, Honda... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 25, 2016 in Auto Accident News
A local man has been charged with drunk driving after three people were injured in a four-vehicle accident on County Road 42 near Concession Road 7 around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to police, the crash involved a minivan, full-size commercial van, pickup truck, and SUV crossover. No further information has been provided as to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 21, 2016 in Auto Accident News
A Brussels, Ontario, man made international headlines Wednesday after being ticketed for driving his vehicle covered in a thick slab of snow. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shared a photo of the car on Twitter, which quickly went viral. The vehicle was covered in approximately 20 centimeters of snow with only a small portion of the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 18, 2016 in Auto Accident News
The days immediately following an auto accident can be difficult and confusing. Your life may feel like it has been turned upside down as you struggle to move on and get the compensation you need to cover medical expenses and other bills. As difficult as it may be, you will have to act quickly to... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 14, 2016 in Auto Accident News
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck on E.C. Row Expressway early Sunday morning. Police reported that the pedestrian, who was later identified as a 41-year-old Windsor man, was walking along the eastbound lanes of E.C. Row near the Dominion on-ramp just before 7 a.m. when he was struck by a Chevy Silverado.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 4, 2016 in Auto Accident News
According to the most recent statistics, drowsy driving attributes to 21 per cent of motor vehicle collisions, causing about 400 deaths and 2,100 injuries every year. It is the third highest cause of auto accidents, making up 21 per cent of the total, behind driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding or aggressive driving.... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 31, 2015 in Auto Accident News
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man they say was driving in excess of 160 kilometers per hour while watching a movie. He was charged with stunt driving and distracted driving. Police stated that the man was pulled over around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, on Highway 401 in the Brockville area between Ottawa... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 29, 2015 in Auto Accident News
After an unseasonably warm start to winter, a severe winter weather storm stretching all the way from Texas has brought with it the first significant snowfall of the year for the Windsor region. And with that comes treacherous winter driving conditions. With the roads covered in ice, snow and freezing rain for the start of... Read More
