Ontario Bicycle & E-Bike Accident Lawyers
Cyclists and e-bike riders are among the most vulnerable road users in Ontario. When a motor vehicle strikes a bicycle or e-bike, the consequences are often severe: fractures, orthopedic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal trauma, psychological injuries, and long-term disability.
At Foster Injury Law, we represent injured cyclists across the province and help families pursue claims after fatal bicycle and e-bike collisions. Bicycle and e-bike crashes often involve complex questions of visibility, lane positioning, driver attentiveness, road design, and compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and evolving e-bike regulations.
We frequently work with accident reconstruction engineers, human-factors experts, and road-safety specialists to determine exactly how the collision occurred and who is responsible. Cyclists who are struck by motor vehicles often benefit from legal strategies similar to those used in Ontario car accident cases, especially when fault is disputed or injuries are severe.
Accident Benefits for Injured Cyclists and E-Bike Riders
Cyclists and e-bike riders injured in a collision with a car, truck, or other motor vehicle are entitled to accident benefits under Ontario’s SABS, even if they do not have automobile insurance. Accident benefits may be available through:
• The cyclist’s own automobile insurer
• The driver’s insurer
• The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (in uninsured situations)
These benefits may include:
• Medical and rehabilitation treatment
• Physiotherapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, and psychological services
• Assistive devices and mobility supports
• Income replacement benefits or non-earner benefits
• Attendant care benefits
• Housekeeping benefits
• Catastrophic impairment benefits for the most severe injuries
Because orthopedic, neurological, and soft-tissue injuries often evolve quickly, opening the accident benefits claim immediately is critical.
Why Acting Quickly After a Bicycle or E-Bike Accident Matters
Cycling and e-bike accidents often result in serious injuries requiring immediate support. Early legal advice ensures that your claim is opened correctly, evidence is preserved, and your medical needs are documented before insurers begin evaluating the collision.
Accident scene evidence—such as skid marks, debris patterns, bicycle damage, road conditions, and witness accounts—can disappear within days. Delayed action can make it harder to prove the full extent of your injuries or establish entitlement to catastrophic impairment benefits.
Many legal and investigative issues in cycling crashes also arise in Ontario motorcycle accident claims, including visibility disputes, speed analysis, and complex accident reconstruction.
Common Injuries in Bicycle and E-Bike Collisions
We represent cyclists and e-bike riders with injuries such as:
• Fractures (clavicle, wrist, pelvis, ribs, legs, ankles)
• Traumatic brain injuries and persistent concussion symptoms
• Spinal cord injuries and disc herniations
• Ligament, tendon, and soft-tissue tears
• Surgical orthopedic injuries requiring hardware or fixation
• Severe road rash, lacerations, and scarring
• Chronic pain and reduced functional capacity
• Psychological injuries, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Catastrophic impairments affecting mobility or independence
How We Build Strong Bicycle and E-Bike Cases
We take a detailed, evidence-based approach to each cycling and e-bike case:
• Coordinating early medical assessments for orthopedic, neurological, and psychological injuries
• Retaining engineering and human-factors experts to analyze timing, sightlines, speed, and visibility
• Examining road design, lighting, signage, and lane markings
• Securing dashcam footage, surveillance video, and witness statements
• Obtaining complete hospital records, imaging, and specialist reports
• Documenting income loss, reduced earning capacity, and future care costs
• Ensuring clients receive access to all available accident benefits
This foundation strengthens both accident benefits and tort claims and supports long-term compensation.
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If you were injured in a bicycle or e-bike accident anywhere in Ontario, early legal advice can protect your access to treatment, strengthen your accident benefits claim, and improve the outcome of your case. Our team can review your situation, answer your questions, and explain your options at no cost.
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What Cyclists and E-Bike Riders Should Know After an Accident
Cycling and e-bike collisions often leave riders unsure about their rights. Many are unaware that they may be entitled to substantial compensation even if they do not have automobile insurance. Early legal guidance prevents avoidable errors that can weaken both accident benefits and tort claims.
If you have already started treatment, we ensure that your accident benefits file properly reflects the full extent of your injuries. Consistent documentation of symptoms—especially orthopedic injuries, concussions, and psychological trauma—often becomes one of the most important factors in determining long-term compensation.
How We Strengthen Bicycle and E-Bike Collision Claims
We take a comprehensive, strategic approach to developing strong cases:
• Accident reconstruction using engineering analysis
• Human-factors and visibility assessments evaluating reaction opportunities
• Roadway analysis for contributing hazards such as worn markings or poor lighting
• Early medical documentation to prevent disputes over injury progression
• Vocational and economic loss evaluations
• Psychological and neurocognitive evidence where trauma impacts daily function
This ensures your case is supported by robust, defensible evidence from the outset.
Case Scenarios We Commonly See in Ontario
We frequently assist clients injured in situations such as:
• Cyclist hit by a turning vehicle at an intersection
• E-bike rider struck while traveling in a bike lane
• Dooring incidents involving parked vehicles
• Drivers merging without checking blind spots
• Collisions involving commercial or delivery vehicles
• Crashes involving poor road conditions or inadequate signage
• Multi-vehicle scenarios where several parties share responsibility
Understanding Long-Term Impacts of Bicycle and E-Bike Injuries
Many cycling and e-bike injuries worsen over time or develop into chronic conditions. We regularly help clients dealing with:
• Chronic pain syndromes
• Loss of strength, mobility, and range of motion
• Post-traumatic headaches and cognitive symptoms
• Psychological trauma affecting work and daily life
• Degenerative changes shown on later imaging
• Persistent limitations impacting employment
Proper documentation of long-term impairment is essential, especially where catastrophic impairment may be considered later.
Your Rights in a Tort Claim
In addition to accident benefits, cyclists and e-bike riders may pursue a tort claim against an at-fault driver, municipality, or other responsible party. Compensation may include:
• Pain and suffering
• Past and future income loss
• Loss of earning capacity
• Future care and rehabilitation expenses
• Attendant care
• Housekeeping losses
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Family Law Act claims
Many cyclists do not realize they may have strong tort claims even if the driver insists they were “not visible” or “crossed unexpectedly.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Bicycle and E-Bike Accidents in Ontario
What compensation can I claim after a bicycle or e-bike accident?
Cyclists may claim accident benefits and tort compensation, including pain and suffering, income loss, and future care costs.
Are e-bike riders treated the same as cyclists?
Most pedal-assisted e-bike riders are treated similarly, but classification depends on speed, throttle capability, and design.
Do I qualify for accident benefits without auto insurance?
Yes. If you do not own a vehicle, the claim typically proceeds through the driver’s insurer.
How is fault determined?
Through engineering evidence, witness statements, video footage, human-factors analysis, and roadway evaluation.
What if my injuries worsen over time?
Many cycling injuries progress. Continued medical documentation ensures these developments are properly reflected in your claim.
When should I contact a lawyer?
Immediately. Delays can negatively impact access to treatment, available evidence, and the strength of both accident benefits and tort claims.
If you have been injured in a bicycle or e-bike accident anywhere in Ontario, call us, or use the consultation form for a free, no-obligation case review. Early legal advice significantly strengthens your recovery and your claim.