Hay, David

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

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:32:00 GMT

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

Underinsured Motorists Cause Headaches for Cyclists

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:05:00 GMT

The law isn't always on the side of cyclists when it comes to colliding with underinsured motorists.

The "Ordinarily Resident" Test Can Make a Difference at Trial

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:42:00 GMT

There are a few things people with multiple residences should know in case they are injured in one jurisdiction.

Keep a Lid on it: Mandatory Helmet Legislation Revisited

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:08:00 GMT

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

Neither Here Nor There

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:05:36 GMT

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.

Abreast of Reality

Sat, 01 May 2010 17:08:00 GMT

Outdated legislation protects drivers and endangers cyclists.

The Limitation Act – A Ticking Time Bomb

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:22:20 GMT

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

Legal Brief: Door Prize

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:05:27 GMT

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

Beyond Bad

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:13:28 GMT

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

Legal Brief: The Case for Representation

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:48:05 GMT

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

Legal Brief: Speed

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:46:00 GMT

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

The Big Picture

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The nature and purpose of law.

Look the Part

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

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

Babe In The Woods

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT

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