Breakstone, White & Gluck Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America Rankings
Breakstone, White & Gluck is proud to announce our three partners have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America©. The rankings were publicly announced on August 18, 2022. Marc L. Breakstone, David W. White and Ronald E. Gluck were recognized for their experience and expertise in these practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation –…
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 MoreSummer Safety Reminder: Learn the “Dutch Reach” and Protect Cyclists from Dooring Injuries
Drivers are sharing the road with cyclists as we enjoy August here in Massachusetts. Whether you are at home in the Boston area or vacationing on Cape Cod, we hope you give cyclists extra room when you drive and turn through intersections. We also want to remind you to use the Dutch Reach. What is…
Read More10 Years of Encouraging Dedham Children to Wear Bike Helmets
July 27, 2022 Dedham Bike Rodeo. July 22, 2022 Dedham Bike Rodeo. Breakstone, White & Gluck’s Project KidSafe bike helmet donation at the Dedham Bike Rodeo, July 27, 2022. Breakstone, White & Gluck recently returned to the Dedham Bike Rodeo and made our 10th annual donation of bike helmets to the children. It was our…
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 MoreChildren, Dogs and Summer Can Be a Dangerous Combination
Children are naturally curious about dogs. But come summer, it’s important to remember that children, free time and dogs can be a dangerous combination. In Massachusetts, dog owners have a responsibility to keep pets under their control to prevent a dog bite injury. But they may not always do so and the risk for injury…
Read MoreAfter Boston Construction Accidents, a Spotlight on Safety for Workers and Pedestrians
Boston has seen a number of workers injured and killed in construction accidents and falls since March. The spotlight is now on workplace safety, but construction accidents – especially those involving multi-story buildings – can also endanger pedestrians, cyclists and drivers at street level. We have seen these dangers before in Boston. In July 2019,…
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 Most Common Type of Collisions Between Cars and Motorcycles
Cars and motorcycles must share the same road. It is your responsibility as the driver to look out for each other. You must learn to share the road and drive responsibly. Driving a motorcycle, however, places you at risk for more serious injuries because your entire body will absorb the impact from any form of…
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 More