Dave Shellnutt
The Biking Lawyer Hamilton
We are excited to announce the official launch of our Biking Lawyer LLP Hamilton office!
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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
- 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
- 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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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
- Nov 15, 2021
- 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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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
- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
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.
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- Jan 22, 2021
- 4 min
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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Dave Shellnutt
- Oct 19, 2020
- 4 min
Hot Winter Cycling Tips!
Curious about winter cycling? Biking Lawyer Dave Shellnutt provides his personal tips to keep you riding safe all year round.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 23, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 26, 2018
- 3 min
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 Cyclin
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