Posts by Marc Breakstone
Wrong-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 MoreMassachusetts House and Senate Send Governor Long-Awaited Bill to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
The Massachusetts House and Senate have sent a bill to protect vulnerable road users to the Governor’s desk. 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…
Read MoreBreakstone, 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 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 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 MoreHow to Write a Demand Letter
A demand letter is a formal notification. It tells a service provider, merchant, insurance company, or business that an aggrieved party intends to pursue legal action and take them to court over an alleged unfair treatment or erroneous trade practice. This letter can be written as a precursor to filing a lawsuit. It can also…
Read MoreCommon Construction Site Accidents
If you work in a construction zone, you must do your best to be careful because construction site accidents are rampant. According to the OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 20% of job-related deaths occur in the construction industry. On top of that, more construction workers suffer from work-related injuries each year. This data…
Read MoreSingle-Vehicle Accident and Liability Information
If you have been involved in a single-vehicle accident recently, you may be confused about who is responsible and even assume you are at fault. However, these types of car crashes are not always so straightforward. You may not deserve a ticket, fines, or criminal charges, and you may not be responsible for paying for…
Read MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck of Boston Recognized as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business as Lawyers Begin 10th Year of Project KidSafe Bike Helmet Donations
The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Breakstone, White & Gluck as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business. BOSTON – (February 2022) – The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized Breakstone, White & Gluck with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award for the second time. Breakstone, White & Gluck joins 34 other bicycle-friendly businesses in…
Read MoreBreakstone, White & Gluck Ranked Tier 1 Personal Injury Law Firm by U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2022 Edition
We are pleased to announce that Breakstone, White & Gluck has received the highest rankings among Boston personal injury and medical malpractice law firms in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 12th annual edition of “Best Law Firms” on…
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