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.

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Worker's Compensation

8/12/2010
Carol DeJohn
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Injured Workers and Firefighters in Norfolk Highlight Workplace Danger

The collapse of a condominium in Norfolk, CT was nearly tragic for multiple construction workers and firefighters.  Fire rescue personnel worked for over an hour to free an injured construction worker from the crushed building.  Some of the firefighters suffered minor injuries during the rescue efforts. 

Both the jobs of firefighter and construction worker come with some inherent risks.  We know that both jobs often require strenuous labor and the possibility of dangers working conditions.  As workers compensation attorneys our job is to look closely at the inherent risks and determine what steps could have been taken to avoid injury.  We want to protect the rights of injured workers and prevent further safety violations. 

If you have been injured at work you have to ask yourself: Is there something my employer could have done to help prevent this injury or illness?  If you believe that the answer is yes then please contact an experienced workman's comp attorney at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren today for your free consultation.  With offices in Rocky Hill, Brooklyn, Storrs and Mansfield, Conn. we are here for you where you need us, when you need us.  Let us fight for you.  Please call today.  1.800.999.2020.      





We know that in Connecticut, auto accidents frequently happen on the Interstate and State Highways: I 84, I 91, Route 2, Route 6, Route 44, I 395,  I 95, I 291, I 384, Route 85, Route 17, Route 14 and Route 12.  The law firm of Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren serves clients who have been hurt on these major roads and on roads throughout Connecticut, including but not limited the following areas:
Cities: Norwich, Hartford, Storrs, Windham, Brooklyn, Tolland, New London, Rocky Hill, Durham, Middletown, New Britain, Kensington, Newington, Willimantic, Putnam, Danielson, Manchester, Killingly, Plainfield, Glastonbury.
Counties: Windham County, Tolland County, New London County, Hartford County, Middlesex County.


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