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Bicycle Accident Lawyer Toronto · Cyclist Injury Claims

Bicycle Accident Lawyer Toronto

Hit by a car, doored, or forced off the road while cycling? You have the same accident-benefit rights as any motorist — even without your own car insurance. We fight for injured cyclists. No win, no fee.

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The Short Answer

If you were hurt in a cycling accident in Toronto, you may have a claim for compensation under Ontario law — often two claims, including accident benefits and a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Kanevsky Law handles Toronto bicycle accident claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. The first consultation is free.

Injured Cyclists Have Strong Rights in Ontario

Toronto is one of Canada's busiest cycling cities, and collisions between cars and bikes are common — and often serious, because cyclists have no protection in a crash. The good news is that Ontario law treats a cyclist injured by a motor vehicle much like any other motor-vehicle accident victim. That means accident benefits (SABS) are available even if you don't own a car — through the at-fault driver's policy or your own household auto policy — plus a tort claim against the at-fault driver.

Many cyclists don't realize this and never claim the benefits they're entitled to. We make sure you access every source of recovery. Read our cycling accident rights guide.

Common Toronto Cycling Collisions

  • Dooring — a parked driver or passenger opens a door into the path of a cyclist. Under the Highway Traffic Act opening a door unsafely is an offence, and liability usually rests with the motorist.
  • Right-hook and left-cross collisions at intersections.
  • Bike-lane incursions — vehicles turning or parking across a bike lane.
  • Hit-and-run — where the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund may apply.

Injuries in Cycling Accidents

Because cyclists are unprotected, injuries tend to be serious: fractures, road rash, shoulder and collarbone injuries, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries — even with a helmet. Serious injuries can clear Ontario's threshold and support substantial claims for pain and suffering, future care and lost income.

What to Do After a Cycling Crash

  1. Call 911 and get medical attention — concussions and internal injuries aren't always obvious.
  2. Get the driver's information and photograph the scene, your bike, and the door or vehicle.
  3. Get witness contact details — cyclists are often outnumbered by motorist accounts.
  4. Preserve your damaged helmet and bike as evidence.
  5. Don't give a statement to the driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer.

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Olga Kanevsky, LL.B, LL.M · Licensed in Ontario since 2001 · Law Society of Ontario #51731A

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Whatever the cause of your injury, we handle it in-house with 20+ years of experience.

Hurt in a cycling accident in Toronto? Here’s what to do

The steps you take in the hours and days after a cycling accident in Toronto have a real effect on both your recovery and your claim. Where you are able: call 911 and get prompt medical attention, even if the pain seems minor at first, because many injuries surface over the following days and the medical record is what connects the injury to the incident. Photograph the scene and any injuries, collect the names and contact details of everyone involved and any witnesses, and keep every document and receipt. Be cautious about giving any insurer a recorded statement or signing anything before you understand your rights. Most importantly, do not accept blame at the scene or tell an adjuster you feel “fine” before you know the full extent of your injuries. A short, free call with a lawyer first can protect thousands of dollars in claim value — and we are happy to have that conversation in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

How we build a strong Toronto bicycle accident claim

After more than 20 years and over $50 million recovered for injured Ontarians, we know that the difference between an insurer’s first lowball offer and full compensation is preparation. For a Toronto claim, that means documenting your injuries with the right specialists, securing the evidence before it disappears, and quantifying not just today’s costs but your future care and lost earning capacity. We handle the entire process — the paperwork, the insurer, the negotiation and, if necessary, the courtroom — so you can focus on getting better.

If you or a loved one was injured in Toronto, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area, and we offer a free, confidential consultation — in English, Russian or Ukrainian — in which we will tell you honestly whether you have a claim, what it may be worth, and what the next steps are.

Olga Kanevsky, Toronto personal injury lawyer

Olga Kanevsky

LL.B, LL.M · Founder

About Your Lawyer

Two decades fighting for injured Ontarians

Olga Kanevsky is the founder of Kanevsky Law Office and has focused exclusively on Ontario personal injury law for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Osgoode Hall Law School, and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (licence #51731A). Over her career she has recovered more than $50 million for injured clients and their families.

  • ✓ Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (2001)
  • ✓ LL.M, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • ✓ $50M+ recovered for injured clients
  • ✓ Fluent in English, Russian & Ukrainian
  • ✓ Contingency fees — no win, no fee
  • ✓ Free, confidential consultations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers

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Can I claim accident benefits if I don't own a car?+
Yes. As a cyclist injured by a motor vehicle, you can access accident benefits through the at-fault driver's policy or your own household auto policy — even without your own car insurance.
Who is at fault in a dooring accident?+
Under the Highway Traffic Act, opening a vehicle door unsafely into traffic is an offence. Liability almost always rests with the person who opened the door, not the cyclist.
What if the driver fled the scene?+
Ontario's Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund and your own uninsured-motorist coverage can step in. We pursue every available source of recovery for hit-and-run cyclists.
Does not wearing a helmet hurt my claim?+
It can reduce compensation for head injuries under contributory-negligence rules, but you can usually still recover. Adult helmet use isn't mandatory in Ontario, and liability still rests largely on the driver.
Does a cycling claim cost anything upfront?+
No — we work on contingency. No upfront fees, no fee unless we win. Free consultation.

Injured While Cycling? You Have More Rights Than You Think.

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Page last reviewed and updated: November 16, 2026