*The following applies to civil proceedings where a cyclist sues for damages resulting from a crash with a car. Municipalities across Ontario are abuzz with an ever-increasing number of cyclists. Sadly, too few bike lanes squeeze cyclists and car drivers into tight and poorly conceived infrastructure. This too often results in collisions. When a crash occurs between a motor vehicle and a vulnerabl
March 16, 2020, was a day of uncertainty and fear for many. The pandemic had in an instant taken over our lives. The world shut down. I remember running across the city in those early days, it was quiet but tense. We didn’t know what to expect. But we knew we would need to work together. Today, marks the 1-year anniversary of people on bikes banding together to provide a safe and impactful volunte
*As part of The Biking Lawyer LLP’s sexual violence and police/state violence legal advocacy, we have partnered with Maggie’s Toronto Sex Work Action Project. Our firm recently learned that sex workers in Ontario are being targeted by COVID-19 Bylaw Officers, claiming to be legitimate customers only to ticket workers when they arrive for their appointments (if this has happened to you, contact us
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 staying at home. People have took to their bikes to earn a living and help their communities. These cyclists are frontline heroes and I applaud you all. I also want you to know your rights in case the unfortunate happens, a crash. Most of my bike crash cases inv
Road rage and road violence are common occurrences. Please know your rights, de-escalate and stay safe cycling friends.
I grew up cycling in the Collingwood/Thornbury area with my dad and brother. From “the Eliminator” to “Frog’s Hollow”, over
Our clients were cycling together down Locke St. in Hamilton, a beautiful inaugural April spring ride. The door of a