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Motor Vehicle Accident
- Connecticut Back Roads More Dangerous Than City Streets
- Distracted Driving Causes Accidents in Connecticut- What Can Be Done?
- Minor Injuries Sustained During a Car Crash Can Cause Serious Pain
- Connecticut Winter Driving Dangers Include Your Icy Windshield
- Will a Bill Create Safer Teen Drivers in Connecticut?
Slip and Fall
- Who is responsible for ice/snow removal in Seymour, CT?
- Slip and Falls- A Leading Cause of Injury in Connecticut and Nationwide
- Our Connecticut Attorneys Take Slip and Fall Cases Seriously
- Injured in a slip and fall accident in Connecticut?
Dog Bite
- Will Connecticut Teachers be Required to Cover Dog Bite Prevention?
- Dogs Death in CT: Justified or Worthy of Criminal Charges?
- When a Dog Bites in Conn. Who is Responsible?
- Middletown, Conn. Child Bit by Dog
- Was the Dog Owner Responsible for a Recent Dog Attack in Connecticut?
Worker's Compensation
- Connecticut: Injured Worker Wins Employer Retaliation Case
- Connecticut's Workers Compensation System- Is It Broken?
- Multiple Workers Injured During Separate Conn. Construction Accidents
- Workers comp claims vary greatly. Are you prepared to file in Conn.?
- Injured Workers and Firefighters in Norfolk Highlight Workplace Danger
Personal Injury Claims
News
- Posted on 4/30/2011Can’t stand up straight? You may have a broken back....
- Posted on 4/29/2011Workers Union Honors Connecticut Workplace Accident Victims...
- Posted on 4/29/2011Turkeys Play Chicken With Connecticut Drivers...
- Posted on 4/27/2011Thank You, Connecticut Animal Control Officers!...
- Posted on 4/19/2011Taking a Bite Out of Dog Attacks and Animal Cruelty in Connecticut...
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Motor Vehicle Accident
- Types of Spinal Fractures Caused by Auto Accidents
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- The Essentials of a Connecticut Winter Emergency Car Kit
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- Minor Injuries Sustained During a Car Accident
Slip and Fall
- Proving Fault After a Slip and Fall Accident
- Common Injuries Caused by a Slip and Fall
- What Makes Fall Cases So Difficult?
Dog Bite
- National Animal Control Association
- Animal Control Officers
- Connecticut Humane Society
- Connecticut Dog Bite and Leash Laws
- Pit Bull
Worker's Compensation
- Top Connecticut Workers Compensation Issues for 2011
- The Whistleblower Protection Program (OSHA)
- National Council on Compensation Insurance
- First Responders- Crucial to Connecticut and Often in Danger
- Violence at Work- A Study of Workplace Violence in Hospitals
Personal Injury Claims
- How Negligence Law Can Impact Your Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
- What is my Connecticut personal injury case worth?
- Overview of Connecticut Personal Injury Claims
Resources for the Injured
- Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
- Connecticut (CT) Drunk Driving Statistics and Prevention
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Hartford Area Hospitals
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Current news and information for accident victims in Connecticut. Do you want to know how to maximize your chances of a successful personal injury case? If so please read on to learn about what the experienced attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren are blogging about.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Connecticut Back Roads More Dangerous Than City Streets
Want to increase your odds of being injured in an accident in Connecticut? Take a Sunday drive in the country.Dog Bite
Will Connecticut Teachers be Required to Cover Dog Bite Prevention?
Parents of Connecticut- Should schools be tasked with teaching your child about the prevention of dog bites and animal cruelty?General
How Insurance Companies Value a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
An insurer uses various tactics to determine an injury settlement, often underestimating the value. Call a Connecticut injury lawyer for help: 860-257-1000.The 5 W’s and H of a Connecticut Personal Injury Claim
Learn when you can file a Connecticut personal injury claim, how to deal with insurance companies, and when to have a Connecticut injury lawyer to help.Motor Vehicle Accident
Distracted Driving Causes Accidents in Connecticut- What Can Be Done?
Though cell phones and other electronic devices are the newest form of distracted driving in Connecticut, some age old distractions remain among the most dangerous and cause accidents every day. For example, have you ever reached into the seat beside you, the floor behind you or fished around in your bag while driving? Of course. We all have. But this does not make the behavior any safer.Slip and Fall
Who is responsible for ice/snow removal in Seymour, CT?
Slipping and sliding on the wintery streets of Connecticut is nothing new. However, when ice is allowed to form on surfaces and it remains there for some time, can the property owner be held responsible for injuries stemming from a slip and fall accident?Motor Vehicle Accident
Minor Injuries Sustained During a Car Crash Can Cause Serious Pain
Too often minor injuries sustained during a car accident are written off as neither serious nor particularly painful. However, as Connecticut car accident attorneys we know that is could not be further from the truth. If you have been injured in a car accident you know that even "minor" injuries can cost you thousands of dollars in medical bills and leave you in pain for months, even years after the initial injury. How can you ensure that you are properly compensated for your injuries? Proper compensation often begins with choosing the right personal injury attorney.Worker's Compensation
Connecticut: Injured Worker Wins Employer Retaliation Case
Employees who are injured on the job or want to report unsafe working conditions should be able to do so without fear. Yet a recent OSHA decision in Connecticut shows that so called “whistleblowers” are still being punished by employers for doing just that. A Meriden, Conn. man was suspended for 30 days after he complained to OSHA that he was retaliated against after suffering from an on the job injury.Connecticut's Workers Compensation System- Is It Broken?
Is the Connecticut workers' compensation system working for you? Both employees and employers are concerned about new, potentially expensive changes in workers' comp insurance rates. A possible rate hike, in conjunction with a compensation system that too often under compensates injured workers and benefits the insurance companies bottom line have many in Connecticut duly concerned.Motor Vehicle Accident
Connecticut Winter Driving Dangers Include Your Icy Windshield
Think that little square of frost free windshield gives you enough visibility to keep you safe? Think again. As our weather in Connecticut dips below freezing and people rush to leave the house in the morning too many are not taking the time clear their car of ice and snow. Why is this dangerous? Read on to learn how your frosty car may very well cause a serious accident.Dog Bite
Dogs Death in CT: Justified or Worthy of Criminal Charges?
The story of a dog, killed by its newly adoptive owner's boyfriend, has been getting a lot of press in and around Middlefield, Conn. Though many have pushed for a criminal investigation into the death, others, including police, point out that the couple attempted to have the dog removed from the home after it bit its owner twice. What do you think? Was this a justified act or did the owners act too rashly?Motor Vehicle Accident
Will a Bill Create Safer Teen Drivers in Connecticut?
In Connecticut and across the nation, local programs have been working to target teen-aged drivers. The goal of these programs is to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and to ensure that teen drivers make smart choices each time they get behind the wheel. Now, a national grant program may help bolster local efforts. If passed, the $25 million a year bill would fund programs that would directly affect the safety of teen drivers and those they share the road with.Worker's Compensation
Multiple Workers Injured During Separate Conn. Construction Accidents
This month we reported on two separate Connecticut construction accidents that seriously injured multiple workers. Both accidents, one in a trench and one in a building, involved a large support beam falling and striking the workers. Both accidents highlight the dangers of construction work, especially when and if safety regulations are not followed and workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions.Motor Vehicle Accident
Leaves, Fall Light Bring Beauty and Danger to Conn. Drivers
In Connecticut we are well into fall. As you go out and enjoy the last warm days of the year, be sure you pay attention to the hazards the season. The autumn weather and foliage is beautiful, yet the season can bring added traffic dangers. Please read on to learn more about how to stay safe while you take advantage of our states scenic drives.Slip and Fall
Slip and Falls- A Leading Cause of Injury in Connecticut and Nationwide
Did you know that falls are one of the leading causes of injury-producing accidents? If you have ever slipped and fallen you know that even a seemingly short fall, from your feet to the ground, can injure more than your pride. Serious injuries, even injuries that lead to death, have been caused by a slip and fall. Please read on to learn more about the types of falls and your rights after a slip and fall accident.Dog Bite
When a Dog Bites in Conn. Who is Responsible?
When a dog bites there is no doubt that the victim, nearly always a child, suffers the most. Parents are primary concerned about the well being of their child, but quickly questions over responsibility and liability can surface. Please read on to learn more about where responsibility for medical bills and trauma lies after a dog bite or attack.Worker's Compensation
Workers comp claims vary greatly. Are you prepared to file in Conn.?
Workers compensation claims in Connecticut come in many forms. Though most people associate workers comp with back injuries or car accidents many claims involve total disability, even death. Though it can be difficult, family members must be prepared to file a claim as soon after a deadly workplace accident.Injured Workers and Firefighters in Norfolk Highlight Workplace Danger
Though an on the job injury can happen in nearly any occupation firefighters and construction workers too often suffer from a high rate of work related injuries and illnesses. A recent collapse of a building in Norfolk, CT highlights the dangerous conditions both groups of workers often face.Dog Bite
Middletown, Conn. Child Bit by Dog
We recently reported on a serious dog attack in Middletown, Conn. A young girl was bitten multiple times in the face and has since been through reconstructive surgery in an attempt to fix her damaged eyelid. When talking about dogs and children we like to think about a boys best friend growing up. However, we must all do our best to protect our children from the serious injuries caused by a dog attack.Motor Vehicle Accident
Texting and Driving an Issue in Ct and Nationwide
Distracted drivers are more than a nuisance in Connecticut; they are a threat to our safety. Any driver can be distracted by passengers, the radio or even navigation devices. However, drivers who choose to use their cell phones to talk and text are endangering themselves and others each time they push send.Worker's Compensation
Suffering after an on the job injury in Conn.? You are not alone.
Unfortunately, if you are suffering from an on the job injury in Connecticut you are not alone. Injuries caused by an accident at work disable hundreds of workers in Conn. each year. Please read on to find out the best way to get help with your workers compensation claim.Dog Bite
Was the Dog Owner Responsible for a Recent Dog Attack in Connecticut?
A recent dog attack in Connecticut has man's best friend in the limelight; just not for the right reasons. Dog owners have an explicit responsibility to ensure that their dogs are not a threat to the public. Please read on to learn more about the responsibility that dog owners in Connecticut have to keep their pets under control.Motor Vehicle Accident
Injured during a hit and run accident in Connecticut? You are not alone.
Hit and run accidents are something we hate to see. However, all too often we talk with injured people who have been hit, either while walking, biking, or driving, by a driver who fled the scene. Recent high profile cases in Connecticut are a sober reminder that drivers often panic and flee the accident they have caused.Hurt in an accident with a drunk driver in Connecticut?
Have you been hurt during an accident with a drunk driver in Connecticut? If so you are not alone. Thousands of people are severely injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers each year. Please read on to learn more about drunk driving statistics, prevention and current accident news.Slip and Fall
Our Connecticut Attorneys Take Slip and Fall Cases Seriously
If you have been injured during a slip and fall or trip and fall accident you know that the resulting injuries are not funny, not a joke you see in the movies. Still, you may hesitate to consider filing suit against a business or property owner. You may see this as the “typical frivolous lawsuit”. However, if you have been injured in CT and you believe that the cause of the injury was the negligent actions of another, you may very well have a case.Free Booklet
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Rocky Hill
2049 Silas Deane Highway
P.O. Box 129
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: 860-257-1000
Norwich
441 Salem Turnpike
Bozrah, CT 06360
Phone: 860-866-6899
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Brooklyn
257 Gorman Road
Brooklyn, CT 06239
Phone: 860-774-1699
By Appointment Only
Storrs
17 Flaherty Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Phone: 860-456-4011
By Appointment Only
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Slip and Fall
Dog Bite
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