Unfortunately, nursing home abuse occurs more frequently than you may imagine. In fact, studies collected by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) indicate that 10% of all nursing home residents have suffered some form of abuse in the previous year. This information, coupled with other studies referenced by the NCEA, suggests that only a fraction of […]
Author: Humbert Polito
What are the requirements for a medical malpractice claim?
What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice happens when a patient is harmed by a doctor, or other medical professional, who fails to competently perform his or her medical duties. Below is an overview of the law and special rules that apply to medical malpractice cases. Requirements for a Claim To prove that medical malpractice occurred, […]
I fell and injured myself on a sidewalk – who is liable?
Determining liability for a defective condition on a public sidewalk will depend on your state’s laws, and there are generally specific rules you have to follow when a municipality is involved. In some states, the law states that the municipality will be liable for the upkeep of public sidewalks. In other states, it might be […]
I fell and injured myself – who is at fault?
Determining liability is not always as straightforward as we would like it to be. In many cases, the property owner is responsible for the accident; however, in other cases, the property owner may not be responsible. Regardless of whether the property owner is at fault, property owners need to carefully maintain their property. While there […]
I was a passenger in a car accident – can I file a personal injury claim?
If you were a passenger involved in a car accident, you generally have an easier case to prove than the driver does because as a passenger, you do not have to worry about proving liability. Generally, one of the drivers will be liable. Filing a Passenger Injury Claim If you are a passenger injured in […]
Should I settle my slip-and-fall claim?
The vast majority of civil lawsuits will settle without ever going to trial. The amount of the settlement will depend on a variety of factors. Below are a few steps you can take that can help you strengthen your case and improve your position in negotiations: 1. Establish that your injuries were caused by the […]
What if I slip and fall at Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods Casino?
You may have heard that both of Connecticut’s two casinos, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, have their own independent court systems. So what happens if you are injured at the casino? Mostly likely, your case will need to be brought in the respective tribal courts at Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. Only personal injury attorneys licensed in […]
Reona Dyess, Executive Director of The Drop-In Learning Center of New London
The attorneys and staff at Polito & Harrington welcomed the company of Reona Dyess, Executive Director of The Drop-In Learning Center of New London and two family members associated with the Center. Our firm was honored to be able to provide holiday gifts to these two very deserving families as part of our effort to […]
Commitment That Inspires
In June, Attorney James Harrington volunteered at the Valley Shore YMCA’s triathlon camp for kids. The YMCA had been chosen by CMAK as one of the locations to host a training program aimed at exposing more children to the sport of triathlon. CMAK is a non-profit organization named after Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski. Chase was […]
Mohegan Tribal Court Settlement
I am pleased to report that James Harrington of our office recently resolved a matter in the Mohegan Tribal Court for $775,000.00. James’ client was a passenger in a limousine owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority which was transporting him and his companions from Mohegan Sun to their homes in Fairfield County. […]