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ICBC reverses policy on charging cyclists & pedestrians damages for some collisions
ICBC changes approach to injured cyclists thanks to our client's brave struggle to shed light on inequity!

Joel Zanatta
May 5, 20221 min read


Bike Crash Reports & Mapping
We partnered with BikeMaps.org to help cyclists gather critical post-crash info & rich data for safety planning down the road!

Dave Shellnutt
May 3, 20223 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, 20224 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


Should I Get Bicycle Insurance?
Bicycle insurance can be expensive. Find out whether you should invest in it and what sort of insurance you should be looking for here.

Joel Zanatta
Nov 8, 20212 min read


The Dangers of the Parkside Speedway
More lives lost due to inattentive and dangerous driving. The local community is grief stricken and angry.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20213 min read

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