Dave Shellnutt
Doored & Still Ignored - Advocacy In Action!
Our letter to Premier Ford to ensure Toronto Police follow the law and provide cyclists who've been doored with support.
THE BIKING LAWYER BLOG
Dave Shellnutt
- Sep 22, 2021
- 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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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 the collision for civil law purposes.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Aug 24, 2021
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
Doorings: A Cyclist's Guide
Doorings are one of the most unexpected and dangerous hazards we cyclists face. Our guide will prepare you if the unfortunate occures.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
A Cyclist's Guide to Hit & Runs
Hit and runs are a sad reality for cyclists in Ontario. If tragedy strikes, we can help. You are still able to access support.
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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
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Biking Lawyer's Crash Guide
We write this Crash Guide as victims of bike crashes and cycling lawyers who represent hundreds of injured cyclists.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Mar 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Bike Brigade: 1 year of Radical Cycling
March 16, 2020, was a day of uncertainty and fear for many. The pandemic had in an instant taken over our lives. The world shut down. I...
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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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Dave Shellnutt
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
PSA: DOORINGS
If you are doored, demand the car driver’s insurance information on the spot.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
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
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Dave Shellnutt
- Apr 20, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Feb 19, 2020
- 4 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
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.
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Dave Shellnutt
- Apr 10, 2019
- 4 min
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,...
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