Our lawyers have seen firsthand how devastating a distracted driving accident can be. In June of 2013, the Tylers died less than an hour apart from one another after their vehicle was struck by a driver who was – just for a moment – distracted by a cell phone. Our law firm represented the Tylers’ […]
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Is a City Liable for Failing to Tow Vehicle Before Hit-and-Run Accident?
As a general rule, Connecticut law exempts state and local government employees from any liability arising from their “discretionary acts.” Basically, this means that you cannot sue the city if one of its employees is negligent, even if you could sue a private employer in similar circumstances. However, this exemption only applies to actions where […]
Can I Receive Compensation for Injuries Sustained Protecting My Dog?
If you have never been the victim of a dog bite or animal attack, you might not realize how serious they can be. A dog bite can leave a person with permanent physical and psychological injuries. Under Connecticut law, these victims are entitled to compensation from the owners of the attacking animal. Pit Bull Owner […]
Costs of Recovery from a Spinal Cord Injury
We all know that medical care can be expensive. When you are in a sudden accident and suffer a serious injury, a major concern will be covering the costs of your treatment. Fortunately, if another party caused your accident, you can hold them liable for the costs of your recovery. The following are some examples […]
Connecticut DOT Unveils New Website
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new website intended to help move traffic along by getting real-time and verified information to drivers throughout the state. The website, CT Travel Smart,1 allows drivers to get personalized results regarding traffic and filter by incidents, road work, and delays. Visitors to the site can view […]
Serious Facial Injuries in Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents
Motorcycles and bicycles do not have seat belts or other types of restraints like cars and trucks have. For this reason, if a crash occurs, the rider can often be thrown from the bike. This is particularly common in rear-end collisions – whether the motorcycle or bicycle rider is the front or rear vehicle in […]
Seeking Medical Attention After Suffering Personal Injury
The circumstances that bring about personal injury lawsuits vary far and wide. One common aspect of all aspects that cause serious personal injury is that victims are forced to incur medical expenses. These expenses can be extremely costly and can take a long time to pay off. Despite the costs of medical care, is it […]
Understanding Personal Injury Liability in Connecticut – Who is to Blame?
No one can prepare for personal injury – we can only react after it occurs. Personal injury results in many unforeseen expenses such as medical bills, missed time off of work, and other consequential damages. The following is some information regarding personal injury liability in Connecticut. Statute of Limitations Every personal injury lawsuit has a […]
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in local tribal sovereignty case
Polito & Harrington associate attorney James Harrington has expressed that he was encouraged by the questions that the Justices were asking during oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court early this year. The Day quoted Harrington as saying that “the level of questioning, the tone of the questioning seemed favorable to us.” The issue […]
Waterford attorney, tribes on opposite sides of U.S. Supreme Court case
In 2011, Brian and Michelle Lewis of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania were driving on Interstate 95 in Norwalk when a limousine rear-ended their vehicle, resulting in serious injuries. While normally, these kinds of accidents result in significant compensation for those injured, the Lewises have not been able to recover up to this point, due to a legal […]
