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The Dangers of the Parkside Speedway
More lives lost due to inattentive and dangerous driving. The local community is grief stricken and angry.
Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Bike Crashes & Psychological Trauma
Bike vs motor vehicle crashes are violent, unexpected, & accompanied by serious physical & psychological injuries.
Dave Shellnutt
Oct 11, 20213 min read
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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.
Dave Shellnutt
Sep 8, 20214 min read
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A Cyclist's Guide to Hit & Runs
Hit and runs are a sad reality for cyclists in Ontario. If tragedy strikes, we can help. You are still able to access support.
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 14, 20214 min read
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Cycling & The Dreaded Right Hook
The "right hook" is when a driver unexpectedly and/or illegally cuts into a cyclists path to make a right turn.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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FOOD DELIVERY & BIKE COURIERS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has seen a surge in the number of cyclists taking to the streets to deliver food to people rightfully...
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Jan 22, 20214 min read
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Hot Winter Cycling Tips!
Curious about winter cycling? Biking Lawyer Dave Shellnutt provides his personal tips to keep you riding safe all year round.
Dave Shellnutt
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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FOOD DELIVERY & BIKE COURIERS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
If you are injured riding your bike for work you need to know whether to access WSIB or Auto insurance benefits.
Dave Shellnutt
Sep 23, 20204 min read
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PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot.
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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The Biking Lawyer's Personal Bike Crash Guide
Around this time last year, I was seriously injured in a bike crash, in a bike lane. Here is what I did post crash.
Dave Shellnutt
Apr 20, 20204 min read
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UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk
I see mass commercial transport in the hands of untrained drivers as a massive road safety issue.
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 19, 20204 min read
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Barriers to Recovery - Toronto Police are Failing Injured Cyclists
Toronto Police are often denying injured cyclists MVA reports and other vital insurance information they need to get health benefits.
Dave Shellnutt
Dec 3, 20192 min read
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All the Rage: Weaponizing Cars
*REPORT DANGEROUS DRIVING, VIOLENCE AND/OR THREATS DIRECTLY TO POLICE OR: https://core.torontopolice.on.ca/dors/hit-run.html 2 years ago,...
Dave Shellnutt
Apr 10, 20194 min read
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Cyclists Targeted in Collingwood
I grew up cycling in the Collingwood/Thornbury area with my dad and brother. From “the Eliminator” to “Frog’s Hollow”, over 15 years we...
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 26, 20183 min read
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