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. […]
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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 […]
The Connecticut Personal Injury Case That Reached US Supreme Court
In 2011, the Mohegan tribe owned a limo driven by one of its employees, William Clarke, who subsequently rear-ended another vehicle and injured its occupants. Does that mean Clarke should be immune from liability because his employer was a sovereign Indian tribe? Prior to 2011, the answer to that question was yes. James Harrington of […]
The Dangers of Speeding Truck Drivers
While commercial truck drivers get to travel the country, they are also on a tight schedule. Regulations limit the number of hours drivers can work without taking a break to sleep, and drivers want to complete their deliveries on time and within the hours of service timeframe. Truck drivers often want to get to their […]
When Should You File a Slip and Fall Claim Against a Nursing Home?
When someone else was responsible for your slip and fall accident and injuries, you have the right to hold that party liable for your many losses. The first step in this process is generally to file an insurance claim against the negligent company or property owner at fault for your fall. When a slip and […]
Winter Car Accidents—What You Need to Know
This winter has been a particularly harsh one for many areas of the United States, and the northeast is no different. With unexpected snow, sleet, ice, and weather advisories, it should be no surprise that the roads are often a mess in the New London area. For many people, winter weather led to a traffic […]
