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PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot. Alternatively, if you are too injured, ask a witness or...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read


Entrapping Sex Workers Cannot Be A Public Health Strategy
We have collaborated with Maggie’s Toronto to develop a guide to help sex workers navigate COVID-19 restrictions
Deniqua Edwards
Dec 29, 20203 min read


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Sep 23, 20204 min read


PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 19, 20203 min read


CYCLISTS MUST JOIN CALL TO DEFUND POLICE
Think of the alternatives to policing we could develop to maintain the safety of all members of the public and the promotion of safe streets

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 24, 20203 min read


The Biking Lawyer's Personal Bike Crash Guide
Around this time last year, I was seriously injured in a bike crash, in a bike lane. Here is what I did post crash.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 20, 20204 min read


UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk
I see mass commercial transport in the hands of untrained drivers as a massive road safety issue.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 19, 20204 min read


Barriers to Recovery - Toronto Police are Failing Injured Cyclists
Toronto Police are often denying injured cyclists MVA reports and other vital insurance information they need to get health benefits.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 3, 20192 min read


THE HUMAN COST OF VOTING CONSERVATIVE
Quietly, in the middle of the night on September 30, 2019, Doug Ford & Doug Downey closed the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 7, 20194 min read


Targeting Victims of Crime: Doug Ford does away with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
I represent a growing number of people who have experienced sexual assault with their Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Claims. The provincial budget cuts proposed by the Conservative Government of Ontario will negatively impact people who have experienced violence, limiting their access to justice and vital financial and medical supports. On hearing the news of the callous budgetary decision to scrap the Victims of Crime Act and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 15, 20195 min read


All the Rage: Weaponizing Cars
*REPORT DANGEROUS DRIVING, VIOLENCE AND/OR THREATS DIRECTLY TO POLICE OR: https://core.torontopolice.on.ca/dors/hit-run.html 2 years ago, in horror I read about two cases of recent road violence. The first, involved cyclist Mike Wilkomirsky. Mike reported to the Star that he was cut off on Bay Street in downtown Toronto. He then approached the car to express his displeasure to the unknown driver. Without warning, the car driver with his huge SUV accelerated and attempted to

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 10, 20194 min read


On the Road Again.
Today, I write my final GoFunMe update. Tomorrow I will be back at home, permanently, to focus on getting my life back together and...

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 4, 20193 min read

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