Dave Shellnutt
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Nov 23
- 2 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Nov 9
- 4 min
Hot Winter Cycling Tips
Consider our winter cycling tips and keep riding year round. Despite the temperature or snow, the benefits outweigh the concerns!
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Joel Zanatta
- Sep 13
- 4 min
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
- 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
- Apr 30
- 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
- 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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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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Dave Shellnutt
- Dec 15, 2022
- 4 min
Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Crosswalk Cycling Claims
Cycling in crosswalks is illegal but if you are hit by a motorist and injured you still have a claim.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Letter to TPS & Mayor Tory re: Safe Cycling & the Idaho Stop
Withdraw all tickets issued against cyclists in High Park and on Shaw St. in August 2022 & make the Idaho Stop legal.
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Joel Zanatta
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
10 Tips for the Cycling Student
Our top 10 tips for young cyclists who ride their bikes to school will equip young riders with the knowledge to keep them safe.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
Toronto Cyclist Assaulted
Dave Shellnutt 800.725.0754 dave@thebikinglawyer.ca www.thebikinglawyer.ca August 2, 2022 Mayor John Tory City of Toronto 100 Queen St....
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