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"Shoot Him!" Toronto Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Shooting Man in Crisis
Devon Fowlin was shot by TPS Officer Andrew Davis in a mental health crisis that required de-escalation but was met with lethal force.
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 284 min read


Ottawa Police Failing Cyclists & Pedestrians
Ottawa Police withhold critical insurance information from injured cyclists, causing delays in treatment and harm.
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 264 min read


Bike Accidents and the Value of Garmin/Strava Ride Data
Tracking your rides can provide critical crash information, prove fault, and help in a lawsuit!
Dave Shellnutt
Aug 54 min read


E-Scooter Accidents on the Rise
With a growing number of people being injured on e-scooters, we want you to know your rights and responsibilities on the road.
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 214 min read


Forgotten in the Detour: How Construction Zones Fail Cyclists
Despite extensive planning to ease construction impacts on drivers, cyclist safety is often ignored, with bike lanes frequently repurposed for equipment or materials instead of providing safe detours.
Joel Zanatta
Jun 272 min read


Letter to TPS & Mayor Chow re: Sgt. Blain Young & Cyclist Harassment
TPS Sgt. Blain Young is the 4th highest paid TPS officer and spends his time harassing cyclists and handing out HTA tickets. Read our letter to the Mayor and Chief.
Dave Shellnutt
May 134 min read


Bike Accident Benefits - Catastrophic Impairment
Recently, The Biking lawyer LLP won up to $1M in care for psychological trauma stemming from a bike crash.
Dave Shellnutt
May 124 min read


Is Cycling Two Abreast Legal?
In Ontario you can ride two abreast but must revert to single file where safe to do so to permit faster moving vehicles to pass.
Dave Shellnutt
Apr 254 min read


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


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


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


Hot Winter Cycling Tips
Consider our winter cycling tips and keep riding year round. Despite the temperature or snow, the benefits outweigh the concerns!
Dave Shellnutt
Dec 5, 20244 min read


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


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


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


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


Blocked Bike Lanes & Dangerous Construction Kills Cyclist
Read our letter to Mayor Chow and City Council following the preventable death of yet another cyclist in the GTA. Not one more!
Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20243 min read


New Toronto Collision Reporting Centre: A Cyclist's Guide
Toronto Police have opened a downtown Collision Reporting Centre. Read about what cyclists should be aware of.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Community Safety Alert - Hamilton Dundas Area - Motorist Stalking & Running Cyclists Off the Road
Motorist who ran a cyclist off the road continues to stalk and threaten people on bikes in the Hamilton Dundas Valley Area
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 11, 20242 min read


MOTORIST WHO INTENTIONALLY RAN OVER CYCLIST GETS PLEA DEAL
A motorist who used his vehicle to run down a cyclist receives a plea deal while members of the cycling community ask why.
Dave Shellnutt
Jun 3, 20243 min read

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