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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3,223


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
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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
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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
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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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CAFÉTO: City of Toronto Blames Cyclist for Striking Illegal Patio
City of Toronto blames cyclist for colliding with an oversized CafeTO patio illegally installed for 3 years.

Dave Shellnutt
May 30, 20242 min read
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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.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 12, 20245 min read
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Bike Lane Parking: Citizen Ticketing & Automated Enforcement
Should municipalities be exploring automated enforcement and citizen ticketing in the fight against bike lane parking?

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Cyclists on Trial as Road Violence Rages
Prosecutor's Office drops charges against motorist who shatters cyclist's ankle but insists on trial for cyclists allegedly speeding.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Mercedes Benz Blocks Bike Lane
Our letter to Mercedes Benz about their use of a bike lane as a luxury automobile loading dock and the dangers that poses to cyclists.

Dave Shellnutt
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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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.

Joel Zanatta
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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