Distracted driving is a nationwide epidemic that can result in severe, even fatal consequences. Drivers who do not pay attention and properly follow the rules of the road jeopardize their own safety as well as the safety of passengers, fellow motorists, and pedestrians. Teenage drivers have the highest likelihood of being involved in a fatal crash […]
Author: Humbert Polito
James Harrington completes the Ironman at Lake Placid!
Polito & Harrington congratulates our triathlete and attorney James Harrington for his impressive completion of his first Ironman at the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon on July 24, 2016. Competing in an Ironman requires careful preparation of mind and body. James’ achievement at Lake Placid mirrors the dedication, strength and tenacity he brings to his life […]
Waterford Teenagers and Distracted Driving – is a Parent Liable?
In 2011, 23% of auto collisions involved cellular telephones totaling 1.3 million crashes. 13% of drivers, age 18-20, who were involved in auto crashes, admitted to texting or being on mobile devices at the time of the collision. 52% of teens admit to driving while texting. With this many teens texting and driving, who is […]
Can I be responsible for an accident if I was texting while driving?
Distracted Driving Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides: • Over 1300 people are injured every day on our nation’s highways as a result of a distracted driving crash[1]. • Drivers who use hand held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. Driving while using a […]
What is a Cognitive Distraction?
Many car accidents are caused by the “cognitive distraction” of the driver. Cognitive distraction is simply another way to describe driver inattention. Driver inattention can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. A safe driver pays attention to the road, while, in contrast, a distracted driver literally doesn’t see what is in front of them. […]
I was a victim of nursing home abuse – what are my rights?
Many times, older people choose to move into nursing homes or long-term care facilities to ensure that they are well cared for in the event that they experience any deteriorating physical or mental conditions. Typically, these facilities provide quality care for their patients. However, there are instances where older people are sometimes physically or psychologically […]
Common Types of Nursing Home Injuries
Unfortunately, nursing home residents fall very frequently. Nearly 1,800 elder adults living in nursing homes die each year from fall-related injuries and those who survive frequently sustain injuries that result in permanent disability and reduced quality of life. These statistics can be staggering. About 5% of adults 65 and older live in nursing homes, but […]
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a pervasive problem which can lead to very serious consequences. Distracted driving is one of may causes of accidents but nationwide, nearly 6,000 people died in 2008 in crashes, while more than half a million were injured. Over 1,300 people are injured every day on our nation’s highways as a result of […]
Who Can Be Sued in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical malpractice is not limited to just the conduct of physicians, but can also apply to nurses, anesthesiologists, health care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and others that provide health care services. The point of a medical malpractice suit is proving fault, usually by a doctor or someone else directly related to medical care. However, sometimes other […]
What are the signs of nursing home abuse?
It is important to remember that the abuse of an older person can happen at the hands of an individual caregiver, or in a nursing home. Below are some examples of the forms elderly abuse can take. 1. Abuse: There are many different situations where nursing home abuse can occur. However, the following are […]
