Posts by Ron Gluck
Prevent Drunk Driving Injuries and Crashes This Holiday Season
Make a Holiday Safety Plan It’s the holiday season, a time to enjoy family and friends. But the mood quickly turns somber when you make the wrong decision about alcohol. Commit to use good judgment and avoid causing drunk driving injuries. If you drink, consume alcohol responsibly. As personal injury lawyers, we have seen how drunk…
Read MoreCambridge Explores “No Turn on Red” Traffic Policy to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians
Cambridge is now exploring how to implement “no turn on red” traffic regulations citywide, with a goal of improving safety conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. The Cambridge City Council backed the proposal in a 7-2 vote on Monday, November 7, 2022. With the City Council’s vote, Cambridge becomes one of the first U.S. cities to…
Read MoreIn Boston and Cambridge, Orange Line Shutdown Brings New Bike Safety Concerns
In Boston, cyclists are sharing concerns about bike safety during the Orange Line shutdown. Boston commuters are taking the Orange Line shutdown one day at a time. Many are biking to work and school, some for the first time – and sharing their thoughts and concerns from the bike lane on social media and local…
Read MoreTwo Million Infant Swings and Rockers Recalled After Child’s Death
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of two million infant swings due to the risk of entanglement and strangulation. The recall comes after a child was caught in a restraint strap and died from asphyxiation. Thorley Industries, LLC – using a d.b.a of 4moms – recalled two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000…
Read MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck Donates Project KidSafe Bike Helmets to Children in Lowell, Somerville and Chelsea
We are excited about the summer of 2022 here at Breakstone, White & Gluck. This is the 10th year of our Project KidSafe campaign. Read about a few of our bike helmet donations to children: The Bike Connector and Lowell Public Schools Breakstone, White & Gluck was pleased to donate 300 helmets to The Bike…
Read MoreThe Gluck Legal Takeaway: The Critical Role of Witnesses to a Bicycle Accident
Attorney Ronald E. Gluck By: Ronald Gluck Attorney Ron Gluck is a member of the Charles River Wheelers and wrote this article for the club’s monthly newsletter, WheelPeople. If you witness an accident, let the victim and the police know. The role of eyewitnesses is critical to the outcome of a case involving injured cyclists.…
Read MoreThe Gluck Legal Takeaway: EBikes Legal and Insurance Issues
Ebikes, also known as EAPCs- electronically assisted pedal cycles, have become very popular over the past 10 years. The Industry is exploding with new models and new users. In Massachusetts bikes fall into the Ebike category if they are motorized but the motors have a maximum speed of twenty-five mile per hour. Massachusetts restricts use…
Read MoreUnderstanding Professional Negligence
When professionals breach their duty of care or fail to perform their responsibilities to the required standards of their profession, we refer to this poor conduct as professional negligence. This can result in damage or financial loss to the client who hired the professional to provide the expected standard of service in the profession. If…
Read MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck Supports Local Efforts to Give Afghan Refugees Bikes and Helmets
Breakstone, White & Gluck was pleased to donate 60 bicycle helmets to support the International Institute of New England (IINE) and community groups as they give Afghan refugees bikes for transportation. IINE has been working with many companies, organizations and individuals to help Afghan refugees resettle in the Boston area. IINE and Bikes Not Bombs…
Read MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck Shares Bike League Award with Project KidSafe Community Partners
We have exciting news to share. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Breakstone, White & Gluck with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business Award for the second time. This year, Breakstone, White & Gluck proudly joins 34 other bicycle-friendly businesses in Massachusetts and is one of just two law firms recognized in New England.…
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