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Causes of Car Accidents in New London

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

Should I Try to Handle My Car Accident Claim on My Own First? No.

Many people have misconceptions about car accident claims and car accident lawyers. First, they think that a car accident claim should be relatively straightforward. After...

I Was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident at a Store—Do I Need a Lawyer?

When you go to a store to shop, you rightfully expect that the premises are free from any unreasonably dangerous condition that could cause you...

Knee Injuries in Car Accidents

When people think about car accident injuries, they tend to think about injuries like whiplash, broken bones, and head trauma. While these injuries are certainly...