Commercial truck drivers—drivers who man the 18-wheeler tractor-trailers that carry the bulk of America’s goods to their destination—are subject to considerable federal regulations regarding how long they can stay behind the wheel before they must take a break. Despite these regulations, commercial truck drivers often drive while fatigued. Driver fatigue can be the result of […]
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Protect Yourself from Common Surgical Errors
Medical errors, including common surgical mistakes, kill more than 250,000 every year in the United States alone and injure millions more. Of these deaths, every year, there are more than 4,000 preventable mistakes in surgery, which result in more than $1.3 billion in medical malpractice payouts. Many of these common surgical mistakes are referred to […]
Back-To-School Time Brings Sports Injuries
With the school year back in full swing, parents of student-athletes need to take certain safety precautions and prepare for any potential sports injuries. Each year, more than 1.3 million students will suffer a sports-related injury severe enough to send them to a hospital emergency room. When studies include school-related recreation injuries, that number doubles, […]
FAQ About Connecticut Personal Injury Claims
Many people who are injured in preventable accidents are confused, stressed, and unsure about what to do next. At Polito & Harrington, we are committed to helping accident victims recover the compensation they deserve and to helping them through the personal injury process. Here are answers to some of the questions we regularly hear from […]
How Does “Proximate Cause” Affect My Personal Injury Case?
In any personal injury case, the plaintiff must prove the defendant was negligent. More importantly, the defendant’s negligence must be the “proximate cause” of the plaintiff’s injuries. A jury will not award damages if the there is not a direct link between the defendant’s actions (or inactions) and the plaintiff’s losses. Jury Rejects Unleashed Dog […]
Have Your Brakes Been Recalled?
Every driver knows that the brakes on their vehicle are essential and you rely on them every time that you drive. Without working brakes, you would have no way to stop or slow down to avoid entering busy intersections, to have control on turns, or to avoid colliding with other vehicles, pedestrians, or other objects. Basically, not […]
