Dave Shellnutt
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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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
- 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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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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