Cycling accidents involving motor vehicles can be life-altering, and determining who is at fault can be more complicated than it seems. If you are involved in such an accident, understanding the legal intricacies can make all the difference in securing the compensation you deserve.
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As e-bikes and e-scooters become increasingly popular, especially among younger riders, the risks associated with these devices have come under scrutiny. A recent report from SickKids Hospital in Toronto highlights a concerning spike in injuries among children and teens using these vehicles. This trend is alarming and underscores the need for parents and guardians to be vigilant about the dangers these seemingly fun and convenient modes of transportation can pose.
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Updated October 24, 2023
In Toronto, it is increasingly common to see e-bikes on the streets. Meal delivery services, commuters and even the local bike share operators include e-bikes in their fleets.
Electric Bicycles (“e-bikes”) can be operated on roads in Ontario. Since October 3, 2009, electric bikes (both those resembling conventional bicycles and those resembling motor scooters) have been permanently allowed Read More about E-Bike Accident? Steps to Take Immediately
Electric bicycles or e-bikes are inexpensive, convenient and fun, and they are becoming an increasingly popular option for urban commuters. Sales of e-bikes continue to grow, and even though more of them are on the road, there is still confusion over which rules apply in Ontario. For example, are e-bikes “motor vehicles” or “power-assisted bicycles”? Should drivers treat an e-bike like a regular bicycle or a motorcycle? Are riders expected to act like cyclists and pedestrians, or more like motorcycle riders?
K.S. andTD Home and Auto Insurance Company (2019 CanLII 22189), a recent decision by the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), considered the fine line for establishing catastrophic impairment (catastrophic) under s.3(2)(f) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule or SABS (prior to June 2016), which deals with Mental and Behavioural Disorders (MBD). The applicant, K.S., was injured on October 28, 2014 while riding his bicycle. He was struck by a passing motorcyclist and flung from his bike, landing on the pavement and splitting his head open. As a result of the accident, K.S. sustained physical injuries to his head, upper body, knees and a fractured neck. He also suffered psychological impairments including poor concentration, irritability, anxiety, stress and depression, as well as uncontrollable and sometimes violent outbursts.
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