Bicycle Accidents
Bicycles have long been accepted as a legitimate form of our transportation system. In Toronto, bike lanes are becoming favorable and even more frequent; and motorist and cyclist need to continue remaining vigilant to avoid an accident.
Cycling Accident (Hit by a Car) Accident Benefits
In Ontario, both motorists and cyclists are covered under Ontario’s no-fault insurance system if they collide. If the cyclist has his own motor vehicle insurer (meaning he has his/her own insurance policy or is named under a policy, then he may eligible to claim accident benefits and be entitled to receive:
- Medical rehabilitation benefits
- Income replacement benefits
- Attendant care benefits
If, however, the cyclist does not have his own motor vehicle insurance policy, he may be entitled to claim the above-mentioned accident benefits through the insurer of the motor vehicle that hit him/her.
Tort Claim
In addition to receiving accident benefits, the cyclist that was struck by a motor vehicle has the right to sue the at-fault driver within 2 years of the accident. A Tort claim is a lawsuit, and those injured are able to claim damages and compensation for pain and suffering, future care, and economic losses. Also, family members of those injured also have the right sue the at-fault party for damages under the Family Law Act.
Cycling Accident (Poor City/Municipality Road Conditions)
Similar to a slip and fall claim, if cyclists are able to prove that the accident is due to poor municipal road conditions, they may be able to sue the city/municipality. The City or Municipality has a duty to provide what’s known as Safe Passage, by ensuring the upkeep of the road and ensure the reasonable state of repair, and this standard of care was recognized as the law in Ontario. The City must maintain the upkeep of the surface of the road, alignment of the road, obstacles on the side of the road, and signage.
At Yu Law Firm, we apply our extensive resources to helping our clients get the compensation that they deserve, such as deploying forensic tools and investigation techniques.
At Yu Law Firm we cannot make things the way that they were prior to a motor vehicle accident, but we are here to take the leading role in helping you and your loved one receive compensation for the unfortunate or unexpected losses that the accident caused.
Practice Areas
Serious Personal Injuries
- Bicycle Accidents
- Brain Injury Accidents
- Burn Injuries
- Car Accidents
- Commercial Vehicle Accident
- Disfigurement and Amputation Injury
- Dog Bite Claims
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Plane Accidents
- Uber and Lyft Accidents
- Slip and Falls
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Workplace Accident
- Wrongful Death