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Is Being Thrown Off a Motorcycle the Same as “Getting Off” It?

Motorcycle accidents are far more likely to result in operator death than car accidents are, and that’s simply because a motorcyclist is exposed to the...

MADD Connecticut names Waterford officer ‘Top Cop’

A Waterford police officer on Thursday received a top honor at the Connecticut chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s 31st annual law enforcement recognition ceremony....

Is a Car Owner Liable for Injuries Caused by Someone Who Steals His or Her Car?

A car accident may be more than one person’s fault. Connecticut law recognizes this fact and allows a jury to apportion blame among multiple negligent...

Attorney James Harrington Participates in Charity Race to Help Kids with Autism

This past weekend, Attorney James Harrington of Polito and Harrington participated in an Ultra Ragnar Race, a 200-mile relay race across Cape Cod; personally running...

What Are the Minimum Damages Available in a Rhode Island Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death claim enables the estate or family of a person killed because of negligence the ability to recover damages from the responsible parties....

Supreme Court: Tribal employee can be sued

A U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this week involving a Mohegan Sun limo driver will make it a bit easier to sue employees of Indian...

Victory in the United States Supreme Court!

Congratulations to James Harrington and our clients as a result of their victory in the United States Supreme Court today. In a unanimous 8-0 decision,...

Texting While Driving Often Leads to Fatal Auto Accidents

Although drunk driving tends to get most of the attention, distracted driving is rapidly becoming a more significant threat to public health and safety. The...

Is the State Liable for Defective Road Maintenance?

Not all car accidents are the result of driver negligence. Sometimes there is a defect in one of the vehicles that causes the driver to...

What If Multiple Drivers Are Responsible for a Car Accident?

A car accident may be the fault of multiple parties. An injured third party has the right to seek compensation from anyone whose negligence contributed...

Not Getting Adequate Sleeps Leads to Dangerous Driving

You probably already know that not getting enough sleep is bad for your health. At the very least, you know how it makes you feel...

Who Is Liable for a Drowning Death?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly ten people die in the U.S. every day due to unintentional drowning. In many cases,...