Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 18, 2015 in Truck Accidents
Isabelle Hains of Bathurst, N.B., and Stella Gurr of Nanaimo, B.C. call themselves Van Angels. After both of their sons died in separate accidents while riding in 15-passenger vans for school-related functions, Hains and Gurr are crusading for legislation that might prevent future tragedies under similar circumstances. The pair proposed an amendment to Canada’s Motor... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 19, 2015 in Truck Accidents
One person is dead following an early morning crash in Kingsville. Police say the collision between a transport truck and a Chevy Cobalt, happened on County Road 23 or Arner Townline, Thursday morning. Ontario Provincial Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The victims name will not be released pending notification of next... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 22, 2015 in Truck Accidents
Officials from Ontario Provincial Police have advised that a tractor trailer accident that occurred on Highway 401 just south of St. Thomas near Furnival Road has resulted in the death of the driver, leaving motorists stranded on the highway while first responders attend the scene. While Elgin County Police are currently investigating the incident, it’s... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 19, 2015 in Truck Accidents
Nearly two years after a devastating pile-up on Interstate 75 took the lives of two children and severely injured their mother, Windsor lawyer Greg Monforton and Michigan lawyer Robert Darling are making headway in the case against the trucker that hit their vehicle. The pace of lawsuit, although Im sure seems snail-like to folks, is... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 9, 2015 in Truck Accidents
Authorities from Michigan State Police have released details on a fatal truck accident that involved 170 vehicles and resulted in the closure of both sides of Interstate 94 at Galesburg, MI – just between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. According to sources, while the name of the deceased trucker has yet to be released, it has... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 7, 2015 in Truck Accidents
The underlying causes of trucking accidents are varied. Collisions can happen due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in weather, among many factors. However, commercial vehicles are large rigs that require very specialized training and abilities to operate safely. There are a few common causes of trucking accidents in Canada and abroad. For example, when a... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 18, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Canadas national transportation system is among one of the most innovative in the world, but is a lack of national regulation hindering our ability to improve our systems? Minister of Transport, Lisa Raitt, is calling for a third-party assessment of the Canada Transportation Act to shed light on how federal programs can support growth in... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 17, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Local Police have advised that a collision involving three trucks on the Ambassador Bridge on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the injury of one driver and closure of the US bound lanes while first responders attended the scene. While the incident is still being investigated by Windsor Police, the accident took place at approximately 13:30 hrs... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on October 27, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Flying under the radar to avoid government regulation, Ontario has a new problem contributing to some of the areas trucking accidents: licencing mills. A report by the Toronto Star revealed a shocking trend in the provinces trucking industry. Discount driving schools aimed to help truckers find employment or learn job skills quickly and cheaply are... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 19, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Four firefighters and the driver of a van were hospitalized following a crash of the Windsor Fire Departments Engine 5 at the intersection of Cabana Road and Dougall Avenue on Monday, Aug. 18., the Windsor Star reports. According to Fire Chief David Ellis, the fire truck sustained major damage to its front bumper, resulting in... Read More
