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Understanding the Impact of Auto Insurance Accident Benefits Changes on Pedestrians and Cyclists
Big auto insurance changes are coming to the Accident Benefits regime leaving injured cyclists and pedestrians with less support following a collision.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 255 min read
ACCIDENT BENEFITS – BIG AUTO INSURANCE CHANGES IN ONTARIO ON JULY 1, 2026
Ontario is on the cusp of some major auto insurance changes that will leave many people without adequate support following a bike accident.
Hisham Imtiaz
Jun 155 min read
Bike Accident Benefits
If you've been in a bike accident with a motor vehicle you can access immediate medical treatments and lost wages through Accident Benefits.
Dave Shellnutt
May 314 min read
Are Front Flashing Lights Legal?
Are front flashing lights on your bike legal in Ontario? Find out why we think yes.
Dave Shellnutt
Apr 293 min read
Recent Client Victories at The Biking Lawyer
The early months of 2026 delivered strong results for our clients and the team at The Biking Lawyer LLP.
Joel Zanatta
Apr 291 min read
The E-Bike “Problem”: Education Over Enforcement
The Biking Lawyer LLP is partnering with Cycle Toronto and The Bike Brigade to host 3 Safe Cycling Sessions and hand out free delivery bags to app-based delivery riders. It's education, not enforcement that will best solve our problems.
Dave Shellnutt
Mar 283 min read
Letter to City of Toronto Re Hazards Ignored
A hazard long known to cyclists in Toronto has been ignored by the City of Toronto, despite people being injured by it. It's further deterioration over the winter should be a call to action.
Ava Williams
Mar 22 min read
Another TPS Cover-Up: Cyclist Doored by Cop, Blamed by Investigator
A cyclist was doored by a TPS officer. The officer wasn't ticketed. Instead, the cyclist was blamed!
Dave Shellnutt
Feb 255 min read
Letter to Mayor Chow re: Snowy Bike Lanes
Bike lanes are not on the snow clearance list in Toronto. We write to Mayor Chow to ask her to change that.
Dave Shellnutt
Jan 304 min read
Double Standard: Prosecutor Pursues Cyclists Rammed by Motorist
A motorist rammed into several cyclists. Police and prosecutors blamed the cyclists despite video evidence. It took a year for them to get justice.
Dave Shellnutt
Jan 194 min read
When Advocacy Makes a Difference: Real Results for Injured Clients
The following cases highlight how careful legal work, strong evidence, and persistent advocacy can overcome initial obstacles and lead to life-changing outcomes.
Joel Zanatta
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Confiscating E-Bikes is a Horrible Idea
Confiscating E-Bikes fails to acknowledge that dangerous drivers have killed and seriously injured 234 people in Toronto this year.
Dave Shellnutt
Dec 17, 20255 min read
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