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.
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
- Call 911 and get medical attention — concussions and internal injuries aren't always obvious.
- Get the driver's information and photograph the scene, your bike, and the door or vehicle.
- Get witness contact details — cyclists are often outnumbered by motorist accounts.
- Preserve your damaged helmet and bike as evidence.
- Don't give a statement to the driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
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Whatever the cause of your injury, we handle it in-house with 20+ years of experience.
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Car Accident Lawyer
Motor-vehicle collision claims
Learn more →Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Vulnerable road-user injuries
Learn more →Cycling Rights Guide
Dooring, bike lanes & your rights
Learn more →Brain Injury Lawyer
Head injuries from crashes
Learn more →Tort vs Accident Benefits
Benefits without your own car
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LL.M Osgoode · LSO #51731A
Learn more →Injured While Cycling? You Have More Rights Than You Think.
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