Waterford, CT – Polito & Associates LLC is pleased to announce that James Michael Harrington has been made partner of the firm and our name has been changed to Polito & Harrington LLC. James’ promotion to partner solidifies his relationship with the firm he has helped build since 2011. Mr. Harrington has worked with Mr. […]
Author: Humbert Polito
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
In a truck accident, a variety of factors can lead a truck driver to lose control. Those factors not only determine the likelihood that an accident will happen, but they may also contribute to the severity of injuries that result from the truck accident. And just as importantly, the factors that contribute to a truck […]
Types of Car Accidents in New London
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. They can happen when you are sitting at a stoplight, waiting for the light to turn or when you’re driving down the freeway on your way to work. In 2017 there were 278 traffic fatalities in Connecticut. While this is a drop from the year prior, hundreds of car accident […]
Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club
Polito & Harrington LLC is proud to be supporting The Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club program of New London! Please see the video and news announcement below.
Causes of Car Accidents in New London
Accidents happen every day. From minor rear-end collisions to catastrophic pile-ups, car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is, most of these accidents are preventable. The bad news is, although these accidents are easy to prevent, traffic-related fatalities have seen an increase in the past few years. […]
Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident
At some point in your life, you will likely be involved in a car accident, either as a driver or a passenger. Do you know what to do after the accident occurs? Do you need medical attention? Are you going to have to hire an auto injury attorney? This checklist will answer some those questions […]
Spinal Cord Injuries Cause Life-Long Problems
Spinal cord injuries result from many types of accidents. Some of these accidents are preventable. Whether the accident that caused your injury was a car accident, medical malpractice, or nursing home negligence, your life has changed and not for the better. Spinal cord injuries cause permanent impairment resulting in long-term negative impacts on your life. […]
Humbert J. Polito named 2019 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the New London area
June 24, 2019 — Polito & Harrington LLC attorney Humbert J. Polito was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in the New London area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. […]
Swimming Pool Injuries and Deaths
Most swimming pool injuries and deaths are preventable. According to the CDC, between 2005 and 2014, 3,536 people drowned unintentionally in the United States. None of these were boating-related accidents. Each year, one in five children who are 14 years old and younger die from drowning. One in ten is injured in submersion injuries. Of […]
Lewis v. Clarke Tribal Sovereignty Case and the U.S. Supreme Court Decision
It was a “standard” car accident that led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision. A Mohegan Sun limousine belonging to the Mohegan Tribe rear-ended a vehicle and injured the occupants. Then, began an eight year legal battle in regards to tribal sovereign immunity and its limits. Read more on the trial and results of […]
