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• Conn DOT Warns Drivers Against the Dangers of Talking and Driving
  Aug 30, 2010

  Though another crackdown on cell phone violations is drawing to a close, Conn Police are still ticketing drivers who continue to talk, text and drive.  Officers and the Conn DOT officials know all too well that the distraction of texting and driving has lead to many serious accidents.

  According to the Institute for Highway Safety, drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves.  In addition, nearly 600 people were killed nationwide in 2008 due to distracted driving.    

  Local law enforcement and the NHTSA have gotten together to continue the implementation of the nation's first crackdown campaign against distracted driving.  Police hope to not only catch violators, but to make people more aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving.  The Governor's Highway Safety Representative Robbin Cabelus  has some harsh words for those who continue to break the law by using their phones while driving.

  "So remember, if you are caught talking on a hand-held phone or texting, law enforcement WILL  pull you over and you will be fined.  No more excuses, no more exceptions, PHONE IN ONE HAND.  TICKET IN THE OTHER," said Cabelus.

  The accident attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren encourage you to follow the law and refrain from texting or talking while driving.  Doing so may save a life.

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• Biker Injured During Connecticut Memorial Ride
  Aug 29, 2010

  Two months ago two Bridgeport firefighters lost their lives as they battled a fire.  In order to honor their memory and their sacrifice bikers from across New England organized a tribute ride. 

  The memorial ride, which included at least 2,000 riders, went smoothly until a driver pulled in front of a biker, causing a serious accident that injured one of the rides participants. 

  The injured biker was struck a vehicle when it pulled out into the street where there was a small break in the line of bikers.  He driver, of Newtown, has been cited for multiple infractions to include a stop sign violation, driving in the improper lane and improper passing.

  The biker, of Massachusetts, was treated at Danbury Hospital and later released.

  The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that the injured biker is well on his way to making a full recovery.  We are glad to see that so many people came out to honor the fallen firefighters.  Thank you to each and every one of you for your support.      

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• Biker from Darien Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident
  Aug 17, 2010

  A young bike rider was seriously injured when his motorcycle left the road and struck several trees.  The rider, David Sabini of Darien, was observed by a police officer to be driving down Noroton Avenue in an erratic manner.  When the officer attempted to pull the biker over he fled at a high rate of speed. 

  The officer was still in pursuit of the motorcyclist when he came upon the scene of the accident.  Sabini had apparently left Middlesex Road near Holly Lane and hit several trees and a stone wall.  Police believe that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the accident.

  The victim was taken to Stamford Hospital with life-threatening injuries.  At the time of this report he has been listed in stable condition.

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• Adults Text and Drive More Than Teens
  Jul 14, 2010

  Though we like to think that teens are the ones with a texting problem it turns out that adults are just as likely to text and drive.  A recent report by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project found that 47 percent of adults who text have sent or received text messages while driving.  However, only 34 percent of texting teens report texting while driving. 

  For adults this means admitting some of the fault in distracted driving.  This serious problem has increased as more adults make the choice to use their cell phones while driving.  The recent research found that adults are, "substantially more likely than teens to have talked on their cell phones while driving". 

  The distracted driving epidemic has done more than cause minor accidents and injuries.  In 2008 nearly 6,000 people died in car accidents that involved distracted driving.  Though distracted driving can range from changing the radio to fixing your hair, cell phones are particularly distracting.  Many states, including Conn., have passed a ban on talking and texting while driving. 

  The attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren urge you to pull over or wait until you reach your destination to talk or text.  Doing so may very well save a life.   

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• Norwich Biker Seriously Injured During Motorcycle Accident
  Jul 06, 2010

  A young man from Norwich was listed in critical but stable condition after he was injured by a vehicle that hit him from behind.  The biker was waiting at a red light when, according to police, he was struck from behind by another vehicle. 

  The accident occurred at Sachem and Washington near Chelsea Parade.  The driver, a 78-year-old man from Colchester, had not yet been charged at the time of this report.  The biker was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

  The biker, Sergio G. Yraita, was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.  Recently his condition was upgraded from critical to good.  The road was closed for some time as police conducted an accident reconstruction.  Police are still investigating the accident.

  This accident was not the first of the summer.  As temperatures warm more motorcyclists take to the streets and motorcycle accidents increase.    

  The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that Mr. Yraita heals quickly and completely from his injuries.   

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• Rubbernecker Causes Accident on I-15 in Connecticut
  Jun 29, 2010

  A strange driver caused a serious accident on 1-15 near Norwalk, Ct.  Early Saturday morning police were called to the scene of a public disturbance where a naked man was "yelling that he was Jesus".  When police arrived the man got into his vehicle and fled down 1-15.

  Police were able to get the driver to pull over near Norwalk.  However, another driver, interested in the unusual traffic stop, braked abruptly and caused a serious accident.  A large truck behind him slammed on his brakes to avoid hitting the rubbernecker.  This caused his truck to jackknife, hit several cars and flip.  

  Though you almost can't blame the driver for stopping to stare, the fact of the matter is that he did cause a serious, injurious auto accident.  It took rescue workers nearly three hours to free the truck driver from his rig.  Though the driver was conscious he did suffer serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

  Several other motorists were hurt and 1-15 between exits 14 and 16 was closed for more than five hours while crews worked to clear the scene. 

  The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that the injured parties are well on their way to making a quick and complete recovery.

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• Three Truck Accident in Milford Causes Injury, Spills Fuel
  Jun 21, 2010

  An accident on I-95 in Milford, Ct. stopped traffic and sent several drivers to the hospital.  According to Connecticut state troopers the accident occurred between exits 40 and 41.  One tractor trailer was stopped on the interstate because of traffic.  The truck behind it, a tanker-truck carrying liquid latex, was stopped behind the first truck when a third large truck failed to stop and rear-ended the tanker.  This caused a chain reaction that damaged all three trucks.

  According to reports some of the liquid latex from the second truck spilled onto the roadway when the tanker rolled over.  Though only a small amount of the liquid was spilled the slippery nature of the latex had to be carefully removed.  In addition to the latex the fuel tanks of the third truck ruptured.  Firefighters from Milford had to spray foam onto the fuel to ensure that it did not ignite.

  Though none of the drivers were seriously injured two of them were taken to Yale-New Haven hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries related to the accident.

  The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that the injured drivers recover fully and quickly from their injuries.   

   

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• Hartford Police Ticket Hundreds for Driving While Talking & Texting
  May 24, 2010

  Distracted driving has reached epidemic proportions.  In our digital age it's not just dropped items and children distracting drivers, it's text messaging, cell phone chats and iPod usage.  Though a Connecticut law makes it illegal to use an electronic device while driving, many drivers hit the roads and "multi-task" during their daily commute.  Police in and around Hartford recently set up a week long campaign to catch and ticket violators.  Funds for the targeted checkpoint came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

  During this particular campaign the officers involved were looking for people using their cell phones and other electronic devices.  As they set up the sting near Flatbush and New Park Avenues officers quickly realized that it was going to be impossible to catch every violator.  So many people were using their cell phones, texting and not wearing seat belts that the seven offices didn't have enough time to pull over every violator. 

  Within just one hour the focused patrol had issued 15 cell phone violations, 13 seat belt violations and seven texting violations.  In addition two people were ticketed for not having proper safety restraints for their children.

  The sheer number of violators, in just one area, indicates how serious the problem is.  Though distracted driving is still a huge issue in Connecticut, Lt. Dave Dubiel is hopeful that the stops and citations will decrease the number of injuries and death caused by distracted drivers.

  "We want to change driver behavior and we'd prefer to do it without giving tickets," said Lt. Dubiel. "We're trying to save lives one stop at a time."   

  The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren would like to remind you to please put away your cell phone while driving.  The momentary inconvenience might just save a life.

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• Norwich, CT Motorcycle Accident Leaves Biker Seriously Injured
  May 21, 2010

  A motorcycle accident in Norwich, CT has left a man seriously injured.

  Jordon Oliver, of Norwich, was riding north on Route 12 when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a guard rail.  The biker was seriously injured and was airlifted from the scene by Guthrie helicopter.  Oliver was then taken to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. 

  The traffic accident occurred just moments after a sheriff's patrol car passed the motorcycle.  The officer in the car put out a call about the speeding motorcycle, asking that area units look for the bike as it traveled north.  However, within seconds of the alert being issued a 911 call was made, reporting that the same motorcycle had been involved in an accident just of a half mile down Route 12.

  Emergency crews at the crash scene said that the impact of the accident threw Oliver from his bike and slammed him to a steel guard rail.  Police say that his leg was seriously injured in the accident.   

  The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that Mr. Oliver heals quickly and completely from his injuries.

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• Man Seriously Injured in Connecticut Drunk Driving Accident
  May 14, 2010

  According to the Norwich Bulletin a man from Uncasville has been charged with drunken driving.  The driver, 28-year-old Colby Kay, was driving on Interstate 95 in Groton when he struck another vehicle from behind.  Traffic on the southbound section of the interstate was closed for several hours as police cleared the scene and investigated the accident.

  The driver of the other vehicle, a Groton resident, was flown by Life Star helicopter to Hartford Hospital for serious injuries.  The accident victim had to be extracted from his mangled vehicle and was listed in stable condition.

  According to witnesses and police Kay was driving at a high rate of speed and was also seen swerving.  Kay was not injured during the crash and has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, reckless driving and following too close.   

  Drunk driving in Connecticut is a serious crime that takes hundreds of lives each year.  For local drunk driving resources please click here.

  The attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that the injured driver makes and quick and complete recovery from his injuries.

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