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Dave Shellnutt
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.
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Dave Shellnutt
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Ontario vs Bike Lanes
Doug Ford and his cronies attack bike lanes for political gain instead of address issues of critical importance to Ontarians.
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Dave Shellnutt
Aug 29, 20244 min read
High Park & Wasted Police Resources
Police hanging out in High Park to harass cyclists runs contrary to their own data showing where serious collisions occur and is wasteful.
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Dave Shellnutt
Aug 13, 20244 min read
E-Scooter Accidents & the Law
Understand the laws behind e-scooter use in Ontario and what to do if you're involved in an e-scooter accident.
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Dave Shellnutt
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Community Safety Alert - Hamilton Dundas Area - Motorist Stalking & Running Cyclists Off the Road
Motorist who ran a cyclist off the road continues to stalk and threaten people on bikes in the Hamilton Dundas Valley Area
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Dave Shellnutt
Sep 7, 20235 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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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Dave Shellnutt
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 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!
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Joel Zanatta
May 10, 20225 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.
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Joel Zanatta
Apr 12, 20224 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
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Dave Shellnutt
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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, 20223 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:
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The Biking Lawyer Team
Mar 2, 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.
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