Posts by Ron Gluck
Top Five Biking Safety Tips to Remember
While biking is a popular way to get around Boston, unfortunately, bicycle accidents happen every day. It’s important to understand how to be safe so you can avoid being seriously injured in one. Today we want to talk about some key biking safety tips to remember, from our Boston personal injury law firm to you.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electric Vehicles
Every day, millions of Americans hop into their electric cars or sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to hit the road. Electric vehicles (EVs) are advertised as superior to the average passenger vehicle in just about every way: Better for the planet. Better for your wallet. Just… better. But are they? As it turns out, electric vehicles…
Read MoreTwo Recent Cyclist Deaths Highlight Dangers of Biking in Boston
Friday, June 21st marked the second bicyclist death in the streets of Boston in a month. The bicyclist, MIT doctoral student Minh-Thi Nguyen, 24, was hit by a truck at Hampshire and Portland Streets near Kendall Square in Cambridge according to police. She was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital where she was pronounced dead around…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcyclist Injuries?
The unfortunate reality is that motorcycle operators are likely to be more seriously injured in crashes than drivers of cars and trucks because they are unprotected on the roadway. In 2023, Massachusetts had 155,408 registered motorcycles. Motorcycle riding is a common pastime here in Boston and across the state. The NHTSA reports that more than…
Read MoreVision Zero Boston Is Working to Make the City Safer
Vision Zero in Boston is a road safety initiative that aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while enhancing transportation equity and efficiency throughout the city. Vision Zero’s root belief is that no loss of life or serious injury on our city streets is acceptable. The program emphasizes a redesign of streets and intersections…
Read MoreHow Does PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Work After a Car Accident?
Policyholders pay their insurance premiums so money is available if and when they need it. If your home is damaged in a tornado, your homeowner’s insurance will help you repair it. If you have automotive insurance, you will have money available following a car accident. If you need a surgical procedure, your health insurance helps…
Read MoreWill Mayor Wu’s Plans Help Save Pedestrian Lives?
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents can be particularly dangerous in Massachusetts due to the mix of urban and suburban environments, high traffic volumes, and sometimes inadequate infrastructure for non-motorized transportation. Boston in particular has densely populated areas with heavy traffic and older roadways, increasing the risk of collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. As a result, efforts…
Read MoreWill This Technology Curb Drunk Driving?
Every year, impaired driving is responsible for tens of thousands of fatalities on US roads. To combat this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced plans to require new cars to have technology that can detect and prevent drivers from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. According to the…
Read MoreRear-End Collisions Can Cause Serious Injuries
Car accidents usually happen when you least expect them and for a wide variety of reasons. Rear-end accidents in particular are one of the most common types of crashes that occur here in Boston and across the country – when one vehicle collides with the rear of another, often resulting in serious injuries and property…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and Bicycle Accidents in Boston
In Boston, as in many other cities across the United States, distracted driving is a growing problem that puts bicyclists at risk of injury or even death. As personal injury attorneys, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of bicycle accidents caused by distracted driving. Our bike accident attorneys have been helping injured cyclists for decades. Here…
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