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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!
Joel Zanatta
May 5, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Law Firm for Cyclists!
The Biking Lawyer LLP was founded by Dave Shellnutt and Joel Zanatta, two lawyers with a shared passion for bikes.
The Biking Lawyer Team
Mar 2, 20223 min read
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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.
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 23, 20224 min read
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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!
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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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.
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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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.
Dave Shellnutt
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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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.
Joel Zanatta
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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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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The Bike Brigade: 1 year of Radical Cycling
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...
Dave Shellnutt
Mar 16, 20213 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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PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot. Alternatively, if you are too injured, ask a witness or...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Entrapping Sex Workers Cannot Be A Public Health Strategy
We have collaborated with Maggie’s Toronto to develop a guide to help sex workers navigate COVID-19 restrictions
Deniqua Edwards
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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