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Ottawa Police Failing Cyclists & Pedestrians
Ottawa Police withhold critical insurance information from injured cyclists, causing delays in treatment and harm.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 264 min read


Bike Accidents and the Value of Garmin/Strava Ride Data
Tracking your rides can provide critical crash information, prove fault, and help in a lawsuit!

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 54 min read


Bike Accident Benefits - Catastrophic Impairment
Recently, The Biking lawyer LLP won up to $1M in care for psychological trauma stemming from a bike crash.

Dave Shellnutt
May 124 min read


Is Cycling Two Abreast Legal?
In Ontario you can ride two abreast but must revert to single file where safe to do so to permit faster moving vehicles to pass.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 254 min read


Snowy Bike Lanes & Slip & Falls on Icy Sidewalks
Inclement weather and municipalities failing to properly remove snow may lead to injury causing hazards. Know your rights if you're injured.

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 194 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!

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Reporting Road Violence - A Cyclist's Guide
The Biking Lawyer LLP guide for cyclists to report dangerous drivers and road violence.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 26, 20243 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.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 15, 20245 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.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 29, 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.

Dave Shellnutt
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Blocked Bike Lanes & Dangerous Construction Kills Cyclist
Read our letter to Mayor Chow and City Council following the preventable death of yet another cyclist in the GTA. Not one more!

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 28, 20243 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.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 17, 20234 min read


Construction vs Bikes – A Cyclist’s Guide to Navigating Dangerous Road Work
Construction and road work can create hazards for cyclists. Learn how to report these issues and protect yourself.

Dave Shellnutt
Jul 5, 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.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 29, 20234 min read


UBER vs Cyclists: Inadequate training puts Cyclists at Risk - An Update
Ride Share drivers are now required to undergo training, but will it be enough to save cyclists from injury?

Dave Shellnutt
Mar 30, 20234 min read


What do I do if a motorist wrecks my bike? And what is the value of my property loss?
Advice on property loss and bicycle replacement after a crash with a motor vehicle.

Joel Zanatta
Mar 21, 20234 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


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.

Dave Shellnutt
Jun 28, 20214 min read

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