Dave Shellnutt
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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Dave Shellnutt
- Jun 21, 2022
- 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
- May 31, 2022
- 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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Hisham Imtiaz
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
Cyclists & the Minor Injury Guideline
Cyclists with minor injuries as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle are entitled to benefits and support!
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Dave Shellnutt
- May 16, 2022
- 3 min
Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.
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Joel Zanatta
- May 5, 2022
- 1 min
ICBC reverses policy on charging cyclists & pedestrians damages for some collisions
ICBC changes approach to injured cyclists thanks to our client's brave struggle to shed light on inequity!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
Spring Cycling Legal Guide
Spring is here! As cycling law specialists we want to provide a legal rights refresher for cyclists.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
Cyclist Pothole Claims
In the event you are injured by a pothole, whether you think the a municipality could be liable or not please take the following steps:
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
Recreational Trail Safety & Municipal Liability
Recreational trails are a use at your own risk affair unless the trail operator has exercised a reckless disregard to safety.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 14, 2022
- 3 min
Injury & Injustice – Why Cyclists Need a Vulnerable Road Users Act
It's time we all take action and tell the Ontario Government to support and pass the Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Act!
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 1, 2022
- 3 min
Canadian Courts & Bike Lanes
Where there is a marked bike lane, the starting presumption should be that there may be a cyclist travelling in that lane.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jan 11, 2022
- 4 min
Dangers of Parking in a Bike Lane
You wouldn't park in the left turning lane to drop off your dry cleaning , so don't park in a bike lane. It's illegal and dangerous.
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