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After a recent head-on truck collision, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recovered dashcam footage to investigate the cause of the crash. The accident began when a truck driver veered out of his lane, crossed the median, and hit the side of a passenger van. The semi then pushed the…

When truck drivers or their carriers choose to ignore them blatantly, innocent people suffer injuries and even lose their lives. Contact a qualified truck accident attorney to stand up for your rights today.

When you've been the victim of an accident, you're already under physical and emotional stress. Trying to recover your physical and mental health while worrying about money going out by the bushel when little comes in can overwhelm you. Adding the dilatory tactics of an insurance company acting in bad…

Truck drivers live a good deal of their lives on the road. One part of their life that they must be careful never to mix with their job is drinking. Even one drink may be enough to be driving under the influence. It can cost them their CDL license.

In a world dominated for two years by lockdowns and local shortages, we’ve all become more familiar with the omnipresent commercial delivery truck. UPS, FedEx, and other delivery drivers stop at our houses or drive by every day.We also watch for and, frankly, hope for the loaded eighteen-wheelers carrying goods…

The long term care industry is constantly growing as the Baby Boomer generation ages and requires care for themselves or their elderly parents. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, long term nursing homes housed 1.3 million people throughout the United States. In 2016,…

Island Nursing and Rehab Center InformationIsland Nursing and Rehab Center is a member of the not-for-profit Gurwin Healthcare System of nursing homes. With an emphasis on being, “mission based,” Island Nursing and Rehab Center’s stated focus is to provide the highest level of compassionate and skilled care and support to…

In this series, we are covering the questions we hear most often about New York’s no-fault benefits from auto insurance. New York along with 11 other states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance laws that require drivers to purchase personal injury protection as part of the policy. The details…

Motor vehicle insurance coverage law can vary dramatically from state to state. If you purchase an auto insurance policy in New York, it must provide a mandatory minimum of $50,000 in personal injury protection coverage (PIP) according to New York State law.Most people know about basic motor vehicle coverage to…

What Is No-Fault Insurance Coverage, And What Does It Cover?According to New York State law, the minimum coverage of an insurance policy that you can carry, and that allows you to register your car and obtain license plates include what is called “No-Fault,” insurance. This type of coverage is also…

You were involved in a motor vehicle accident, and you submitted a No-Fault claim for compensation. Maybe you have a large doctor or hospital bill and it needs to be paid in a timely manner. Your no-fault carrier has the right to send you for an independent medical examination (IME)…

Congratulations to Kailyn McMinn, 18, of Madison, Conn., who is the recipient of the 2020 Rosenberg & Gluck L.L.P. Auto Safety and Technology Scholarship. Kailyn is a first-year student at Southern Connecticut State University, where she plans to study special education.Kailyn wrote a detailed, thoroughly researched essay on auto safety…

The Island Harvest Food Bank of Long Island is hosting its 12th Annual Bethpage Turkey Drive on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bethpage branch of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union located at 899 S. Oyster Bay Rd. The drive is part of a…

If a driver rear-ended another driver, the presumption is they are at fault for the collision.  However, there are circumstances where they are not automatically at fault for the rear-end collision car accident. It may be that the driver who was rear-ended is at fault. A lawyer can help you…

Determining fault for these incidents can be very tricky. In many parking lots, it can be difficult for drivers to tell who has the right of way when there are insufficient traffic flow signs, and this is an important factor in naming the liable party.One of our car accident attorneys…

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the most common tool used by clinicians to objectively gauge a patient’s level of consciousness following a traumatic brain injury. By use of a scoring system, it is a simple and reliable way to initially assess and keep record of his or her conscious…

An estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer some sort of brain injury each year, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). They also report that every day 153 people are dying from injuries that include a traumatic brain injury.Some of the most common causes are car accidents, falls, and firearms.…

Long Island, New York, January, 2017 – Personal injury law firm Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP is doing its part to help prevent distracted driving by creating a $5,000 scholarship to help a student offset the cost of college while raising awareness on the issue.The statistics are harrowing. Every day in…

The blizzard of 2018 has claimed two lives from snow removal on Long Island. According to News 12, both men were in their mid-50s. Although specifics are not clear, Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone wants residents to remain cautious of the weather conditions today after two men died removing snow from…

PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER HAZARDSWinter is by far the most dangerous season for New Yorkers. Snow, ice, and deep freezing temperatures cause hazardous conditions for pedestrians and drivers, increasing the risk of weather-related accidents on sidewalks and roads.Preparing your family to react accordingly to severe weather conditions is extremely helpful…

W.A.T.C.H. Reveals Nominees for “10 Worst Toys” For 2017 Holiday Season 45th Annual Report Cautions Parents: A press release was distributed earlier this month with the following information: World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) revealed its nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2017” and demonstrated why the “Wonder…

When you or a family member require emergency medical care, it’s common to seek services at the closest hospital in your community. After all, hospitals have a reputation for sustaining sterile environments and promoting healthy recoveries. If a medical facility is open in your area, how bad could it be?…

Latest Advanced Safety Technologies in New CarsReliable safety features are non-negotiable for most consumers in the market for buying a car. Taking a look at the statistics on vehicle accidents from 2015, it’s no question as to why: 6,296,000 motor vehicle accidents were reported by police 35,092 of these were…

Keeping Your Children Safe on School Buses Seventeen third-graders were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving two school buses that were headed on a class trip to upstate New York in June. Last year, eight were injured when a school bus with special needs students…