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Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPScaffold accidents are common at construction sites and the dangers of falling from a scaffold or having objects or debris fall on you while working on a scaffold are a common risk. In fact, the risk of scaffolding accidents is so prevalent that New York State…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPCar accidents are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 30. Car accidents also top the list as the leading cause of death for unborn babies, according to a New York Daily News article. It is a frightening to think that if…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPDrive Sober or Get Pulled OverA number of agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and non-profits like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) work continuously through various means to reduce impaired driving.Efforts made in 2011 to reduce drunk driving showed improvements in 27…

Author:Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPWith the recent blizzard that hit New York, Long Island and surrounding areas, dangerous winter driving conditions are on many people’s minds. Some of people’s greatest concerns about ice and snow are driving in it. Their fears are not unwarranted either. Under treacherous winter conditions, many good…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a safety pilot test in November 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will last for one year. The pilot tests Wi-Fi devices that connect vehicles with each other, enabling them to “talk” so they can avoid crashes. Close to…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPDistraction can be a factor in many types of accidents. In New York, courts reduce your ability to recover compensation based on your fault or negligence in causing your own injury. Comparative negligence law is the basis for this ruling, but you still have the right…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPThe Rosenberg & Gluck founding partners, Ted Rosenberg and Michael Gluck have each practiced law for 30 years or more. During the course of our practice, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients. However, some of our most memorable moments consist of the gratitude…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPAccording to the New York State Department of Health, the top cause of unintentional teenage deaths and hospitalizations for those between the ages of 15 and 19 is motor vehicle accidents. When are teens most at risk for serious injury? They are most at risk when…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPWhenever an accident trend drops, we want to find out why and reinforce the successful measures that made a difference. Such is the case with teenage accident injuries and deaths, which are significantly less over the past three decades. By analyzing the causes of accidents, authorities…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPWhen entering a work zone, drivers need to slow down and be alert to take precautions. Road crews post signs to warn about work zones well in advance. Yet, some drivers speed ahead to pass other drivers and merge into a single lane at the last…

A Neustar survey shows that 72% of U.S. cell-phone users paid for text messaging packages in 2011. In terms of the population, this is approximately 203 million people with texting capabilities. Prevalent use of texting has also led to studies evaluating factors involved with texting while driving.The Texas Transportation Institute…

Suffolk County Drunk Driving Attorney | Nassau County Drunk DriverWe are all too familiar with the dangers of drunk driving – there have been many news stories of late illustrating in gruesome detail what happens if someone drives drunk.If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a…

Many, if not most, of us have cell phones or other personal digital assistants (PDA) and we take them with us while we drive. A law has been on the books for some time now that makes it illegal to drive while using a cell phone without a hands-free device.…

We cannot begin to stress the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a motor vehicle. New York State law requires that if you are sitting in the front seat of a motor vehicle, as either a driver or passenger, you must wear a seatbelt. As the driver, you…

If you are injured in an accident and later decide to sue the other parties involved, oftentimes photographs of the scene or the vehicles involved will be crucial to proving your case.