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What to do if you get a hit by a car

A pedestrian crosses the street.
📸 Amartya Smaran/The Green Line.

First, of course, check if you have any injuries that need to be treated immediately, and seek medical attention.

Now, if you’re looking for the steps to take legal action, there are a few things to keep in mind.

We asked David Shellnutt, founder of the Biking Lawyer LLP, for his expert advice.

By now, you’ve probably heard about a clause in Bill 212 that essentially says that you can’t sue the provincial government if you’re injured on a road where bike lanes have been removed.

What does it mean for the resources and legal recourse available to you in case of injury? David explains in the video, below.

We summarized the key takeaways in this handy guide, below, so you can save it and share it with your loved ones.

Do you want to learn more about road safety post-bike lanes? Check out our March Action Journey.

Do you want to learn more about road safety post-bike lanes? Check out our March Action Journey.

With files from Amartya Smaran.

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