After 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 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 MoreAttorney David W. White Interviewed by WBUR: “MBTA Hasn’t Offered Condolences After Red Line Death, Says Victim’s Family”
Attorney David W. White was interviewed for WBUR’s news coverage of the Red Line subway accident that claimed a man’s life at Broadway Station in Boston over the weekend. The man was reportedly dragged after his arm got caught in a subway door. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating. Breakstone, White & Gluck…
Read MoreHow to Amend a Police Report
We rely on police officers to maintain peace in our neighborhoods and to ensure that the rule of law is enforced. Beyond that, we also need them to record important information via police reports. However, there are also times when the need to amend a police report arises. That is understandable. We all make mistakes,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Professional Negligence
When professionals breach their duty of care or fail to perform their responsibilities to the required standards of their profession, we refer to this poor conduct as professional negligence. This can result in damage or financial loss to the client who hired the professional to provide the expected standard of service in the profession. If…
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 MoreWhat To Do After Being in a Bike Accident
Developing a habit of riding a bike can be good for your health, your bank account, and even the environment. However, be extra cautious whenever you are using that two-wheeler because a bike accident can be devastating. The aftermath of an accident can leave you shaken and bewildered. You may get disoriented from the incident…
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