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Legal Brief - Why to Follow the Rules of the Road in Canada

A recent Supreme Court decision analyzed in some detail the liability of a cyclist riding on a sidewalk.

Mar 28, 2012 by in Legal Brief

Keep a Lid on it: Mandatory Helmet Legislation Revisited

Vancouver lawyer, David Hay explores both sides to British Columbia's mandatory helmet legislation.

Sep 1, 2010 by (14 Comments)

Neither Here Nor There

David Hay discusses a recent decision by the BC Court of Appeal to apportion 50 percent of the blame to a cyclist involved in an accident with a left-turning driver.

Jul 1, 2010 by (2 Comments)

Abreast of Reality

Outdated legislation protects drivers and endangers cyclists.

May 1, 2010 by (1 Comments)

The Limitation Act – A Ticking Time Bomb

The Limitation Act proves to be difficult to appeal, especially when ICBC is not obligated to give legal advice on injury claims.

Mar 1, 2010 by

Legal Brief: Door Prize

Cycling lawyer David Hay discusses the dreaded sudden opening on a parked car's door.

Jan 1, 2010 by

Beyond Bad

Bad decisions behind the wheel of an automobile can be viewed by the courts as criminal behavior: BC courts.

Nov 2, 2009 by (3 Comments)

Legal Brief: The Case for Representation

For the best outcome after an accident, don't try to handle everything by yourself — talk to a lawyer.

Sep 1, 2009 by

Legal Brief: Speed

Simply keeping within the posted speed limit is not enough, circumstances and environment must be taken into consideration as well.

Jul 1, 2009 by

The Big Picture

The nature and purpose of law.

Mar 22, 2008 by in Columns

Look the Part

When considering accidents, courts take into account what safety equipment you had at the time.

Dec 1, 2007 by in Columns

Babe In The Woods

Strangely and sadly, a disproportionate share of recent decisions involving cyclists from the British Columbia Supreme Court and Court of Appeal involve children.

Aug 1, 2007 by in Columns