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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.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 8, 20234 min read


Clear those Snowy Bike Lanes!
Municipalities must prioritize keeping bike lanes safe, clear and rideable year-round.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 15, 20224 min read


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!

Hisham Imtiaz
May 26, 20223 min read


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.

Joel Zanatta
May 10, 20225 min read


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

Joel Zanatta
Apr 12, 20224 min read


Spring Cycling Legal Guide
Spring is here! As cycling law specialists we want to provide a legal rights refresher for cyclists.

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 31, 20224 min read


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:

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 9, 20223 min read


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.
The Biking Lawyer Team
Mar 2, 20223 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 23, 20224 min read


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!

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 14, 20223 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 1, 20223 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 11, 20224 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Sep 8, 20214 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 14, 20214 min read


Cycling & The Dreaded Right Hook
The "right hook" is when a driver unexpectedly and/or illegally cuts into a cyclists path to make a right turn.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 28, 20214 min read

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