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Hats off to the graduates. This is an accomplishment that should be celebrated and many parents do so by throwing a party. While many view their graduates as adults, under the law they are not, and parents should resist the temptation to allow alcohol at graduation parties.Under New York law,…

For most, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For teens, it is the start of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crash fatalities climb. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of…

Throughout the month of May, Rosenberg & Gluck wants to call attention to the dangers and vulnerabilities motorcyclists face when riding on the road. Motorcycle crashes are one of the most prevalent causes of death and injury on Long Island roads. Motorcyclists are about 30 times more likely to die…

What Can Parents Do to Keep Their Teens Safe?According to the NHTSA, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers 14-19 years old in the United States. This is a horrifying fact that parents of teen drivers have to face. The challenge is not only teaching teens to…

APRIL IS NATIONAL DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH Across the United States, communities and government agencies alike are coming together in an effort to crack down on texting, cellphone use and other dangerous distracted driving behaviors in honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.An alarming 87% of drivers have admitted to…

According to the New York Times the surge of buildings being constructed in New York has been deemed as another building boom, similar to the building boom of 2008. The Department of Buildings in New York agreed to the construction of 52,618 residential units over the last fiscal year, a…

Green beers, green shirts, green socks, everything green! On March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What once was a religious feast day for the saint of Ireland, has now become an international festival celebrating Irish cultures. With over 36 million people…

Sadly, the blizzard this past weekend has taken over 40 lives within the northeast and not all are due to the typical “bad weather” road accidents. Some of those who lost their lives are fellow New Yorkers from Long Island. As they are fellow Long Islanders, we feel the need…

Many people who live in the Tri-State area believe that the area’s most dangerous roads sit within the NY Metro areas, such as Manhattan, Queens, and the other boroughs. However, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign confirms that Long Island’s roads top the list of the most dangerous roads. Most of these…

Avoid the “If we had only known…” heartache as you await word from the emergency room doctor on your child’s condition. Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 14. Over 23 million children, under the age of 15, are seen in the E.R.…

Avoid potential risks on your property by preparing your home for winterMild weather has led many to forget that winter is here! However, the winter freeze has finally hit New York and it is vital as a homeowner to be prepared for upcoming bad weather conditions. Homeowners have a responsibility…

First and foremost, stay off the roads during inclement weather conditions! If you must travel during winter weather conditions, be sure to avoid these common mistakes:DRIVING TOO FAST: The faster you drive the less time you have to react in an emergency. Also, the severity of a collision increases with…

Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP is pleased to welcome back Svetlana Walker, our newest attorney. Svetlana first joined our firm as a law clerk during her last year of law school. It was then when she recognized her passion for helping those who have been injured. We, in return, valued Svetlana…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPSuffolk County, Long Island Personal Injury Law Firm Launches Spanish Language WebsiteWith our longstanding relationship and deep-rooted ties in the Latino community, Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP is pleased to announce our new Spanish language personal injury website abogadodelongisland.comThe growing cultural diversity on Long Island has prompted…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPCar accidents occur under a multitude of different circumstances, but in this particular instance you could say the rental car company employee “took the bullet” (so to speak) for the customer.According to the Eagle Tribune, the employee was retrieving a van from the rental parking lot…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPRecently, Governor Cuomo announced the state would be cracking down on New Yorkers driving and texting. The new regulations have increased the penalty from three to five points off your driver’s license if you are caught and ticketed.But the governor didn’t stop there. He is proposing…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPTraumatic brain injury (TBI) — compensation and recoveryArielle Budnick, an 18-year-old Queens resident has a message for other teens “Wear a helmet.” Budnick was injured in a Memorial Day skateboarding accident, and suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI).Budnick, now fully recovered after several surgeries and months of…

Whenever you are driving, there is always a chance you can get into an accident. Most minor collisions are relatively easy to handle, especially if it is quite obvious who the responsible party is. Others may not be so simple, especially if there are more than two cars involved.In a…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPWith more and more actions today being caught on film ― whether a cell phone video, traffic camera or dash camera ― you can often fight the “your word against mine” arguments in accident cases.You may not realize it, but New York has hundreds of traffic…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPWhile the new wearable computer known as Google Glass is still a bit of a novelty, industry experts are predicting by 2020 the Glass or similar devices will be as commAlready, West Virginia and Delaware lawmakers are introducing bills that would ban wearable computers while operating…

On July 26th a 17-year-old boy who had been drinking with friends decided to get behind the wheel of an automobile and drive home. Sadly, he ended up in a head-on collision with another vehicle and lost his life, but also killed a father of two.Despite repeated pleas from friends…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPNew York is cracking down on texting and driving. The police are now on alert for people driving while texting and using electronic devices. And for good reason, because:• Engaging in texting while driving increases the risk of getting into a crash by three times.• Sending…

It is an unfortunate reality of the world we live in that some people simply do not tell the truth. In cases of staged auto accidents where people fake a collision to receive money from their insurance company or by suing an innocent party, they end up making it more…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPAfter a 13 year struggle with a traumatic brain injury, 31-year-old Bryan Drumm passed away in his sleep. Bryan was a friendly, conscientiousness, hard-working and well-liked young man with many friends. He held down two jobs but always had time for friends, family, and school.On April…