New Study Argues That Burn Injuries Are Like Chronic Diseases
When we think of acute and chronic diseases, we normally imagine conditions such as diabetes, cancer, appendicitis, or ones that can be communicable like the flu or common cold. We would not typically categorize injuries sustained from burns as these, but the long-term effects of burns can most certainly be seen as a chronic disease.…
Read MoreVulnerable Road User Protections, Truck Safety Measures Signed into Massachusetts Law
In a late victory for cyclists and pedestrians, Gov. Charlie Baker signed a critical road safety bill into law during his final days in office. While encouraging safety, the legislation may also position Massachusetts as a leader on truck safety and protecting vulnerable road users. Gov. Baker – now the former governor – signed An…
Read MoreMassachusetts in “Danger Zone” On Passing Highway Safety Laws to Prevent Injuries, Save Lives
In a new report, Massachusetts has earned good marks for passing distracted driving laws that promote safety and reduce the risk of car accidents and injuries. Yet we still finished among nine states in the danger zone for not implementing other traffic safety laws. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released its 2023 Roadmap to…
Read MoreDrive Safely Near Pedestrians This Holiday Season
Make a Holiday Safety Plan Next time you stop at an intersection, check. Check in front of your vehicle, side to side, then behind. Expect to see pedestrians. Unless it’s winter and you are driving at night in Massachusetts. Then it becomes more difficult to see, raising the risk for pedestrian injuries at night. You may…
Read MorePrevent 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 MoreDeadly Apple Store Crash in Hingham Shows Danger of Cars Striking Buildings
On Monday, a 53-year-old man drove his SUV over a curb and smashed into an Apple store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, where it lodged in the back wall of the shop. One man was killed, and at least 18 more people were injured. The driver, Bradley Rein, claims his foot got stuck on…
Read MoreWrong-Way Crash Detection Systems Coming to Massachusetts Highways
As we approach the holiday travel season, Massachusetts and Connecticut are installing new wrong-way detection systems for safer roads. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced a $2.6 million project to install wrong-way detection systems along 16 Massachusetts highway ramps. There will be several road closures this week in Danvers, Plymouth, Burlington, Webster and…
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 MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers Rankings: Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Super Lawyers in Personal Injury
We are pleased to announce that Marc L. Breakstone, David W. White and Ronald E. Gluck have been selected by their peers for 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers honors. Our attorneys have been named to the Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list and the Massachusetts Super Lawyers lists in the specialties of personal injury and medical malpractice. The lists will be featured in local…
Read MoreMassachusetts House and Senate Send Governor Long-Awaited Bill to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
At long last, the Massachusetts House and Senate have now sent Gov. Charlie Baker a bill to protect vulnerable road users. One of the bill’s proponents announced the news on his blog, saying the legislation follows 10 years of collaboration among lawmakers and road safety advocates. We encourage readers to call the governor’s office and…
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