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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…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPThree teenage girls walking to school, suffered devastating injuries when an SUV crashed into them. The driver, who was driving his own child to school hit the accelerator instead of the brakes and plowed into the three unsuspecting teens. The girls were rescued and rushed to…

In a news conscious world, we read or hear about car accidents every day that cause serious injuries to the victims or even result in tragic deaths. Recently, a head-on collision took the life of a driver going the wrong way with his lights off on the Long Island Expressway…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPSome scientists and psychologists are calling texting an addiction, according to a CBS News article. Addiction to alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes is common. Eating food, playing video games, gambling, and pornography are also addictions for some people.Addiction becomes particularly harmful when it distracts people from daily…

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPFor many Long Islanders, Hurricane Sandy created a standstill as people stayed in their homes trying to escape flooding and get warm. However, there have also been tragic car accidents. Numerous intersections are without lights and visibility at night is very difficult in areas with power…

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, 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, 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, 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…

In all accident cases, it is necessary to prove you suffered an injury.  In a motor vehicle accident case, the injury must be what the law considers a “serious injury”.  Oftentimes, an injury may limit the degree to which you bend your neck, back, arm, knee, etc.  These limitations can be crucial evidence...

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.