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Have you been injured in an accident in Connecticut?  The personal injury lawyers at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren have compiled an extensive amount of information that can help you recover after of a car crash, dog bite, slip and fall or injury at work.  The experienced attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren can help you get maximum compensation for your injuries.  Please contact an attorney today for your free consultation. 

Library Categories:

• Motor Vehicle Accident
• Slip and Fall
• Dog Bite
• Worker's Compensation
• Resources for the Injured
• Definitions
• General

Motor Vehicle Accident:

• Child Seat Safety Information- CT DOT   
  Description: For almost five years Connecticut law has required that children under 6 years of age and 60 pounds must ride in a proper child restraint. Though this is the law, and the majority of parents believe that they are making the right car seat choices, finding the right seat for your child can be difficult. Please read on to learn more about how to keep your child safe in Hartford and across Ct.
• Distraction.gov- Preventing Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers in Connecticut   
  Description: Police officers from Hartford, West Hartford and East Hartford have been working hard to stop distracted driving. The main concern in CT is the use cell phones while driving. In addition to an aggressive crackdown on violators the police department, in conjunction with state and national government agencies, have begun a massive campaign against this deadly behavior. Please read on to learn more about their "Phone in one Hand. Ticket in the Other." slogan and how you can prevent distracted driving.
• The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT)   
  Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) is responsible for every form of transportation in CT. This includes highway and freeway traffic and construction, airports and sea ports and public transportation and railways. In this article we will be focusing on their role as it relates to motorists. Please read on to learn more about the Conn DOT and how it affects you as a driver.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)   
  Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works with both national and local government to reduce the number of car, truck and motorcycle accidents that occur on our nations roadways. Their website contains traffic safety tips, crash statistics and recall information. In addition, safety event information and crash statistics are available for Connecticut and every state in the nation. Please read on to learn more about the NHTSA and their mission to reduce auto accidents in Connecticut and beyond.
• Common Injuries Sustained During Car Accidents   
  Description: In 2008 auto accidents took the lives of 264 people in Connecticut. Those injured in car, motorcycle and truck accidents numbered in the thousands. Please read on to learn more about the most common injuries sustained in a car accident. The Norwich attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that the information and links provided here help you learn more about the injures that can affect you after an accident.

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Slip and Fall:

• Proving Fault After a Slip and Fall Accident   
  Description: If you have been injured during a slip and fall accident you may be in for a fight. Proving fault after a slip and fall accident in Connecticut can be difficult. Please read on to learn more about filing for and winning your slip and fall law suit.
• Common Injuries Caused by a Slip and Fall   
  Description: When you slip and fall or trip and fall injuries can range from very minor; a bruised knee and ego, to extremely serious; a broken wrist or spinal cord injury. Please read on to learn more about the most common slip and fall injuries.
• What Makes Fall Cases So Difficult?   

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Dog Bite:

• Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Division   
  Description: The Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Division is located in Hartford, CT. The Division is in charge of a wide range of dog laws and regulations to include property damage, injury and nuisance caused by dogs. Please read on to learn more about how the Division works to prevent dog bites and attacks across our state.
• Preventing Dog Bites- A Dog Owners Guide   
  Description: Connecticut, like any state, has its fair share of dog bites and attacks. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, “Any dog can bite.” Because of this they have compiled an extensive list of ways that dog owners can help prevent their dogs from biting. Please read on to learn more about how you, as a dog owner, can help prevent a dog bite or attack.
• Rabies   
  Description: Rabies, though more rare than ever in the U.S., is a real concern for dog owners. Rabid animals are more likely to bite and thereby spread the disease. Please read on to learn more about rabies in both humans and pets.
• Dog Bite Prevention   
  Description: Preventing a dog bite or attack is the responsibility of the owner. However, there are steps that we can all take to protect our children and ourselves from a dog attack. Please read on to learn more about how you can attempt to prevent a dog bite in Connecticut.
• Dog Bite Wounds | Treatment   
  Description: Though dog bites and attacks can happen to anyone the most common victims are children. This article will cover how to determine if you or your child needs medical attention and what care you may receive. If you or your child has been bitten by a dog there is something you can do. The experienced attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren have been representing dog bite victims for over 30 years. Please contact your Hartford Connecticut personal injury attorneys today for your free consultation.

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Worker's Compensation:

• Guidelines for Protecting the Safety and Health of Health Care Workers   
  Description: The job that health care workers perform is crucial to the health and well being of the nation. However, the well being of doctors, nurses and other hospital employees is often at risk. According to the Center for Disease Control ,hospitals have a greater percentage of workers’ compensation claims for sprains, strains, infectious and parasitic diseases, dermatitis, hepatitis, mental disorders, eye diseases, influenza and toxic hepatitis. Please read on to learn more about the dangers that health care workers face in Connecticut and across the nation.
• The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)   
  Description: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) strives to prevent workplace injury and illness. With an extensive library of common on the job injuries and illnesses that focus on both treatment and prevention, the site is invaluable for both employees and employers. Please read on to learn more about preventing a workplace accident in Connecticut and beyond.
• Falls in the Workplace   
  Description: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health provide a myriad of information on safety and accident prevention. Please read on to learn more about the dangers of falls from raised surface. This information is useful for those injured at work or anyone who has been injured during a slip and fall.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)   
  Description: OSHA is a government agency that is operated by the United States Department of Labor (US DOL). OSHA promotes worker safety and strives to prevent and investigate on the job injuries in Connecticut and across the country. Their state office is located in Hartford, Ct. Please read on to learn more about the programs operated by OSHA.
• 10 Most Common Workplace Injuries   
  Description: Find here the 10 most common workplace injuries. These injuries include overexertion, falls and assaults at the workplace. If you have been injured while at work you may have a worker’s comp claim. Please contact your experienced CT workers compensation attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren today for your free consultation.

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Resources for the Injured:

• Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents   
  Description: Many motorcycle accidents result in serious injury. The lack of protection on the back of a motorcycle increases the rate and severity of injuries during a motorcycle accident. Though the hospitals and trauma teams in Connecticut do their best to treat accident victims and save lives serious injuries may take a months, even years to recover from. Please read on to learn more about the most common injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident.
• Connecticut (CT) Drunk Driving Statistics and Prevention   
  Description: Drunk driving is a serious issue. The choice to drink and drive takes the lives of over 10,000 people each year. In this article we will be looking at drunk driving statistics and prevention strategies in the state of Connecticut. Please read on to learn more about the impact of drunk driving accidents in CT and to see how you can help prevent needless injuries and deaths in your state.
• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)   
  Description: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is not just a site to learn more about infectious diseases. The CDC is, “Your online source for credible health information.” With in-depth explanations of injuries sustained at work or in a car accident, injury prevention tips for workers, drivers and families the CDC offers a wealth of information. The Connecticut attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren hope that the information presented on this page helps you prevent an accident or recover from an injury or illness.
• The National Spinal Cord Injury Association   
  Description: The National Spinal Cord Injury Association has been, “Leading the way in maximizing the quality of life and opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries since 1948.” Their extensive resource list, studies and advocacy group should be helpful to those who have suffered a spinal cord injury and their families. Connecticut has its own regional chapter. Please read on to learn more.
• Hartford Area Hospitals   
  Description: The staff and attorneys at Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren want you to be informed before and after an accident. To this end we work to keep out website up to date with information that is important to you as an accident victim. Please read on to learn more about Hartford area hospitals and the services they offer.

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Definitions:

• If It's A Worker's Compensation Case   
• If It's NOT A Worker's Compensation Case   

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General:

• Violence at Work- A Study of Workplace Violence in Hospitals   
  Description: Nurses and other hospital employees are subjected to many demanding work conditions. However, the work is often rewarding and it is crucial to the health of our society. In this article we will be looking at a study that examines workplace violence in hospitals. Please read on to learn more about this dangerous epidemic.
• Surveillance—Expect It   

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