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Road Disrepair, Pothole & Other Hazard Injury Claims
Be prepared in case a pothole or other road hazard causes you to crash on your bike resulting in injury.
Dave Shellnutt
Mar 53 min read
181


Snowy Bike Lanes & Slip & Falls on Icy Sidewalks
Inclement weather and municipalities failing to properly remove snow may lead to injury causing hazards. Know your rights if you're injured.
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 194 min read
1,870


In a Collision, Document Everything.
Involved in a collision with a motorist? What you document at the scene can be critically important & ward off attempts to blame you.
Dave Shellnutt
Jan 204 min read
1,064


Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.
Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20243 min read
4,198


Ontario vs Bike Lanes
Doug Ford and his cronies attack bike lanes for political gain instead of address issues of critical importance to Ontarians.
Dave Shellnutt
Oct 15, 20245 min read
7,218


High Park & Wasted Police Resources
Police hanging out in High Park to harass cyclists runs contrary to their own data showing where serious collisions occur and is wasteful.
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 29, 20244 min read
868


E-Scooter Accidents & the Law
Understand the laws behind e-scooter use in Ontario and what to do if you're involved in an e-scooter accident.
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 13, 20244 min read
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Toronto Police Fail Duty to Cyclist
Toronto Police misunderstand the legal definition of a motor vehicle accident to the harm of cyclists.
Dave Shellnutt
Sep 7, 20235 min read
873


Hit by a Car? How to Access Free Health Benefits & Lost Wages
Whether at fault or not, cyclists involved in a crash with a car are entitled to Accident Benefit insurance coverage.
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20233 min read
5,893


Pedestrian Signals & Cyclists
What is the law around pedestrian head start signals and cyclists? Read more on if you can bike out ahead of motorists.
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 17, 20234 min read
2,588


Construction Hazards & Cycling: Adelaide St. West, Toronto
Road construction is a major hazard for cyclists. Read our blog to learn how to report negligent construction and road works.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 29, 20234 min read
2,197


The Biking Lawyer Cyclist Crash Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP Cyclist Crash Guide provides key tips to remember if the unfortunate occurs and you're involved in a crash.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 20, 20233 min read
5,309


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.
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 8, 20234 min read
1,489

Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.
Dave Shellnutt
Dec 15, 20224 min read
4,920


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!
Hisham Imtiaz
May 26, 20223 min read
663


Bike Commuting - Safety Tips
This week in our bike commuting series we give you our top ten tips to reduce the risk of accident or injury while riding to work.
Joel Zanatta
May 10, 20225 min read
457


Bike Crash Reports & Mapping
We partnered with BikeMaps.org to help cyclists gather critical post-crash info & rich data for safety planning down the road!
Dave Shellnutt
May 3, 20223 min read
491


Bike Commuting to Work - Equipment and Beginner Tips
There are so many reasons to use your bike to get to and from work. No gasoline, no parking issues, no pollution and no more need to spend
Joel Zanatta
Apr 12, 20224 min read
771


Spring Cycling Legal Guide
Spring is here! As cycling law specialists we want to provide a legal rights refresher for cyclists.
Dave Shellnutt
Mar 31, 20224 min read
1,931


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:
Dave Shellnutt
Mar 9, 20223 min read
1,172

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