Dave Shellnutt
Toronto Police Fail Duty to Cyclist
Toronto Police misunderstand the legal definition of a motor vehicle accident to the harm of cyclists.
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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
- 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
- May 1
- 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
- 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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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 10, 2022
- 5 min
Bike Commuting - Safety Tips
This week in our bike commuting series we give you our top ten tips to reduce the risk of accident or injury while riding to work.
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Joel Zanatta
- Apr 12, 2022
- 4 min
Bike Commuting to Work - Equipment and Beginner Tips
There are so many reasons to use your bike to get to and from work. No gasoline, no parking issues, no pollution and no more need to spend
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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 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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The Biking Lawyer Team
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
A Law Firm for Cyclists!
The Biking Lawyer LLP was founded by Dave Shellnutt and Joel Zanatta, two lawyers with a shared passion for bikes.
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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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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
It's Always the Car's Fault
When a crash occurs between a car and a cyclist by law a car driver is presumed to be at fault for civil law compensation claims.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
A Cyclist's Guide to Hit & Runs
Hit and runs are a sad reality for cyclists in Ontario. If tragedy strikes, we can help. You are still able to access support.
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