Personal Injury
The Financial Impact of Traumatic Amputation Injuries
Traumatic amputation injuries can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, affecting not only their physical health but also their financial stability. The direct and indirect costs of these injuries can be overwhelming, including hospitalization and surgery expenses, costs of prosthetics and assistive devices, rehabilitation and physical therapy costs, lost wages and income, reduced…
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 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 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
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 MoreIn Boston and Cambridge, Orange Line Shutdown Brings New Bike Safety Concerns
In Boston, cyclists are sharing concerns about bike safety during the Orange Line shutdown. Boston commuters are taking the Orange Line shutdown one day at a time. Many are biking to work and school, some for the first time – and sharing their thoughts and concerns from the bike lane on social media and local…
Read MoreMassachusetts Motorcyclists: Tips for Riding Safely on Fall Foliage Trips
Many Massachusetts motorcyclists are now planning road trips to enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage. If you are among these riders, we offer some safety reminders and hope you enjoy a fun and safe motorcycle ride, one filled with rich Fall color. The first step is to consider your travel route. You may be thinking about…
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 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…
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