Dave Shellnutt
Contributory Negligence & Cyclists
If a driver can prove that a cyclist was to an extent liable for the crash, the cyclist will be found contributorily negligent.
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Dave Shellnutt
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Vehicular Assault/Road Violence
Motorist weaponizing vehicle against cyclist met with lackluster police response.
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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 17, 20223 min read
Kitchener Waterloo Cyclists & Vulnerable Road Users in Peril
Our letter to KW Region municipal leaders & police after a horrifying month for vulnerable road users.
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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 15, 20224 min read
Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Crosswalk Cycling Claims
Cycling in crosswalks is illegal but if you are hit by a motorist and injured you still have a claim.
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Dave Shellnutt
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Letter to TPS & Mayor Tory re: Safe Cycling & the Idaho Stop
Withdraw all tickets issued against cyclists in High Park and on Shaw St. in August 2022 & make the Idaho Stop legal.
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Joel Zanatta
Aug 30, 20223 min read
10 Tips for the Cycling Student
Our top 10 tips for young cyclists who ride their bikes to school will equip young riders with the knowledge to keep them safe.
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Dave Shellnutt
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Toronto Cyclist Assaulted
Dave Shellnutt 800.725.0754 dave@thebikinglawyer.ca www.thebikinglawyer.ca August 2, 2022 Mayor John Tory City of Toronto 100 Queen St....
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Hisham Imtiaz
May 26, 20223 min read
Cyclists & the Minor Injury Guideline
Cyclists with minor injuries as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle are entitled to benefits and support!
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Joel Zanatta
May 5, 20221 min read
ICBC reverses policy on charging cyclists & pedestrians damages for some collisions
ICBC changes approach to injured cyclists thanks to our client's brave struggle to shed light on inequity!
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Dave Shellnutt
Mar 31, 20224 min read
Spring Cycling Legal Guide
Spring is here! As cycling law specialists we want to provide a legal rights refresher for cyclists.
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Dave Shellnutt
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Cyclist Pothole Claims
In the event you are injured by a pothole, whether you think the a municipality could be liable or not please take the following steps:
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Dave Shellnutt
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Recreational Trail Safety & Municipal Liability
Recreational trails are a use at your own risk affair unless the trail operator has exercised a reckless disregard to safety.
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Dave Shellnutt
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Injury & Injustice – Why Cyclists Need a Vulnerable Road Users Act
It's time we all take action and tell the Ontario Government to support and pass the Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Act!
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Dave Shellnutt
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Canadian Courts & Bike Lanes
Where there is a marked bike lane, the starting presumption should be that there may be a cyclist travelling in that lane.
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Dave Shellnutt
Jan 11, 20224 min read
Dangers of Parking in a Bike Lane
You wouldn't park in the left turning lane to drop off your dry cleaning , so don't park in a bike lane. It's illegal and dangerous.
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Joel Zanatta
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Should I Get Bicycle Insurance?
Bicycle insurance can be expensive. Find out whether you should invest in it and what sort of insurance you should be looking for here.
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20213 min read
The Dangers of the Parkside Speedway
More lives lost due to inattentive and dangerous driving. The local community is grief stricken and angry.
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 11, 20213 min read
Bike Crashes & Psychological Trauma
Bike vs motor vehicle crashes are violent, unexpected, & accompanied by serious physical & psychological injuries.
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Dave Shellnutt
Sep 8, 20214 min read
It's Always the Car's Fault
When a crash occurs between a car and a cyclist by law a car driver is presumed to be at fault for civil law compensation claims.
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