Posts by Ron Gluck
Two 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.…
Read MoreIs Brake Checking Illegal in Massachusetts?
If you’ve been in a rear-end accident recently, you might have heard the term “brake checking” used in describing what happened. If you’re not familiar with it, we explain brake checking here. We discuss whether or not it’s legal in Massachusetts, why people brake check, and what to do if you’ve been in an accident…
Read MoreBest Lawyers in America Recognizes Breakstone, White & Gluck Among Boston’s Top-Ranked Personal Injury Lawyers in 2022 Editions
We are pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has recognized Marc L. Breakstone, David W. White and Ronald E. Gluck in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Our attorneys were recognized among the top-ranked Boston lawyers in four specialties: personal injury law, medical malpractice law, professional malpractice and insurance law. This is…
Read MoreWhat is a Clean Driving Record?
Many of us work hard to preserve and improve our reputation. A person’s reputation matters a great deal in their professional and even their personal life. As a motorist, possessing a clean driving record is the closest thing to having a pristine reputation. The current status of your driving record can make a huge difference…
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