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Hit and Run Victims Stripped of Essential Accident Benefits
Changes to Ontario's Auto Insurance regime have negatively impacted hit and run victims by removing income support benefits available through the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund

Dave Shellnutt
4 days ago7 min read


ACCIDENT BENEFITS – BIG AUTO INSURANCE CHANGES IN ONTARIO ON JULY 1, 2026
Ontario is on the cusp of some major auto insurance changes that will leave many people without adequate support following a bike accident.

Hisham Imtiaz
Jun 155 min read


Bike Accident Benefits
If you've been in a bike accident with a motor vehicle you can access immediate medical treatments and lost wages through Accident Benefits.

Dave Shellnutt
May 314 min read


Are Front Flashing Lights Legal?
Are front flashing lights on your bike legal in Ontario? Find out why we think yes.

Dave Shellnutt
Apr 293 min read


Letter to City of Toronto Re Hazards Ignored
A hazard long known to cyclists in Toronto has been ignored by the City of Toronto, despite people being injured by it. It's further deterioration over the winter should be a call to action.
Ava Williams
Mar 22 min read


Another TPS Cover-Up: Cyclist Doored by Cop, Blamed by Investigator
A cyclist was doored by a TPS officer. The officer wasn't ticketed. Instead, the cyclist was blamed!

Dave Shellnutt
Feb 255 min read


Letter to Mayor Chow re: Snowy Bike Lanes
Bike lanes are not on the snow clearance list in Toronto. We write to Mayor Chow to ask her to change that.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 304 min read


Double Standard: Prosecutor Pursues Cyclists Rammed by Motorist
A motorist rammed into several cyclists. Police and prosecutors blamed the cyclists despite video evidence. It took a year for them to get justice.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 194 min read


When Advocacy Makes a Difference: Real Results for Injured Clients
The following cases highlight how careful legal work, strong evidence, and persistent advocacy can overcome initial obstacles and lead to life-changing outcomes.

Joel Zanatta
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Confiscating E-Bikes is a Horrible Idea
Confiscating E-Bikes fails to acknowledge that dangerous drivers have killed and seriously injured 234 people in Toronto this year.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Letter: Guelph Has Legal Duty to Clear Snowy Bike Lanes
The City of Guelph has voted to cancel winter maintenance of bike lanes despite their Municipal Act obligations to keep roadways safe.

Dave Shellnutt
Dec 9, 20255 min read


E-Cargo Bikes, E-Bikes & the Law: Passengers on Electric Bikes
E-Bikes and E-Cargo Bikes are a fantastic way to move people, but you may have to be 16 to ride as a passenger.

Dave Shellnutt
Oct 29, 20257 min read


In a Collision, Document Everything.
Involved in a collision with a motorist? What you document at the scene can be critically important & ward off attempts to blame you.

Dave Shellnutt
Jan 20, 20254 min read

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