Jun 21, 2018 in News Road Safety

Road Safety: Summer Bike Accident? There is a Reverse Onus

Summer has finally begun! And with it, many cyclists are roaming the streets. Helmets are essential to protect you in the event of a collision with a pedestrian, another cyclist, or a motor vehicle. Helmets can prevent a concussion or other brain injuries that vulnerable road users experience frequently in accidents. In Ontario "reverse onus" laws are in place to govern accidents between cars and bicycles. Reverse onus means that the driver of a vehicle who has injured a cyclist has the burden to prove that he/she (the motor vehicle driver) was not in the wrong. The plaintiff is only required to prove the collision occurred and that the collision caused damages. The onus is on the defendant to disprove negligence. This reverse onus is important in for bicycle injury lawyers dealing with cases where cyclists are often alone when they are struck and there are no other witnesses. If you have been injured in a collision with another driver or a dooring incident, contact Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers today to receive the compensation you deserve, call now 416-920-4242.