Joel Zanatta
Bike Crashes & Concussions: A Discussion with Dr. Charles Tator
All too often concussions are misdiagnosed or ignored following a crash. Find out what steps you should if you hit your head in a crash.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 7
- 5 min
Toronto Police Fail Duty to Cyclist
Toronto Police misunderstand the legal definition of a motor vehicle accident to the harm of cyclists.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 28
- 3 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 17
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Construction vs Bikes – A Cyclist’s Guide to Navigating Dangerous Road Work
Construction and road work can create hazards for cyclists. Learn how to report these issues and protect yourself.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jun 29
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jun 20
- 3 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 10
- 4 min
Cycling & Police Guide
For the safety of our community, we are putting a warning out to cyclists and offering a guide to help navigate interactions with police.
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 8
- 3 min
Targeting Food Delivery Couriers Will Not Keep Pedestrians Safe
We must focus our efforts on the root causes of sidewalk cycling, poor infrastructure and corporate profit driving dangerous cycling habits
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 1
- 5 min
Doorings: A Cyclist's Guide
Doorings are one of the most unexpected and dangerous hazards we cyclists face. Our guide will prepare you if the unfortunate occurs.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Toronto Police Ticket National Team Cyclist in Empty Park for Idaho Stop
Toronto Police stalk and ticketCanadian National Team Cyclist in High Park.
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Joel Zanatta
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Back on the Bike - Spring Ride Guide
Read our guide to find out how to prepare your bike and body for spring cycling.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 30
- 4 min
UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk - An Update
Ride Share drivers are now required to undergo training, but will it be enough to save cyclists from injury?
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Joel Zanatta
- Mar 21
- 4 min
What do I do if a motorist wrecks my bike? And what is the value of my property loss?
Advice on property loss and bicycle replacement after a crash with a motor vehicle.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 28
- 2 min
The Biking Lawyer Hamilton
We are excited to announce the official launch of our Biking Lawyer LLP Hamilton office!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 8
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
Vehicular Assault/Road Violence
Motorist weaponizing vehicle against cyclist met with lackluster police response.
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Hisham Imtiaz
- Jan 19
- 4 min
E-Bikes & the Law
There are a lot of questions surrounding e-bikes, their classification, and what laws may apply. This article serves as a guide.
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The Biking Lawyer Team
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Onward We Ride: Reflections & Call to Action in 2023
Cycling in Ontario is growing in leaps and bounds. Join us as we advocate for safe streets and cyclist rights!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
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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