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FOOD DELIVERY & BIKE COURIERS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has seen a surge in the number of cyclists taking to the streets to deliver food to people rightfully staying at home. People have took to their bikes to earn a living and help their communities. These cyclists are frontline heroes and I applaud you all. I also want you to know your rights in case the unfortunate happens, a crash. Most of my bike crash cases involve bike commuters and pleasure riders. However, that is not reflective of the
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Jan 22, 20214 min read


FOOD DELIVERY & BIKE COURIERS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
If you are injured riding your bike for work you need to know whether to access WSIB or Auto insurance benefits.

Dave Shellnutt
Sep 23, 20204 min read


PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 19, 20203 min read


The Biking Lawyer's Personal Bike Crash Guide
Around this time last year, I was seriously injured in a bike crash, in a bike lane. Here is what I did post crash.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 20, 20204 min read


UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk
I see mass commercial transport in the hands of untrained drivers as a massive road safety issue.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 19, 20204 min read


Barriers to Recovery - Toronto Police are Failing Injured Cyclists
Toronto Police are often denying injured cyclists MVA reports and other vital insurance information they need to get health benefits.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 3, 20192 min read


All the Rage: Weaponizing Cars
*REPORT DANGEROUS DRIVING, VIOLENCE AND/OR THREATS DIRECTLY TO POLICE OR: https://core.torontopolice.on.ca/dors/hit-run.html 2 years ago, in horror I read about two cases of recent road violence. The first, involved cyclist Mike Wilkomirsky. Mike reported to the Star that he was cut off on Bay Street in downtown Toronto. He then approached the car to express his displeasure to the unknown driver. Without warning, the car driver with his huge SUV accelerated and attempted to

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 10, 20194 min read


Cyclists Targeted in Collingwood
I grew up cycling in the Collingwood /Thornbury area with my dad and brother. From “the Eliminator” to “Frog’s Hollow”, over 15 years we rode through this beautiful part of Ontario. It was our home. Our backyard was hilly and sprawling. I still go up and ride with dad, though nowadays, I am the one who drags his butt up the hill (sorry dad). Fond memories aside, it comes as no surprise to me to read the recent news reports about the region, as well as a jarring Canadian Cyc

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 26, 20183 min read

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