Slip and Fall Accidents: When You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

Unexpected falls can change your life in an instant. Whether you're browsing the aisles at the grocery store, walking through a parking lot, or visiting a friend's home, a sudden slip or trip can cause devastating injuries. Medical bills pile up, you miss work, and your daily life is disrupted. Read More

The Most Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions in Connecticut

Rear-end collisions are among the most frequent types of car accidents on Connecticut roads, particularly in high-traffic areas like Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Stamford. These crashes often result from a combination of factors, but some causes are more common than others. As local personal injury attorneys serving Fairfield County, the team Read More

Is It Illegal To Drive With Your Hazard Lights On in Connecticut?

As experienced personal injury attorneys serving Norwalk, Bridgeport, Stamford and surrounding Connecticut communities, the legal team at The Law Office of Michael E. Skiber often fields questions from local residents about vehicle lighting requirements and regulations. One of the most common inquiries we receive is whether it is legal to Read More

Understanding Connecticut Auto Accident Laws: What Every Driver Should Know

Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality on Connecticut roadways. Motorists in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Stamford and throughout the state need to be aware of key Connecticut laws that impact car accident cases. Knowing your rights and responsibilities can make all the difference in successfully resolving an insurance claim or lawsuit after Read More

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be wondering, "What does a personal injury lawyer do?" A personal injury lawyer is a legal professional who represents individuals who have suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of another party's wrongful actions. These attorneys specialize Read More

Determining Liability After a Bus Accident

A long-time school bus driver recently died in an October accident. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was a long-time employee of the district. He was driving a school bus when a tree service truck crossed over the yellow lines in the middle of the road and collided with the bus Read More

Five Types of Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

Most of us will experience a car accident at some point in our lifetime. Unfortunately, some of us will experience serious car accidents that leave us with catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents can turn an accident survivor’s life completely upside down. A person could be driving to Read More

Deadly Connecticut Bicycle Accidents

Despite the state of Connecticut focusing on road safety, bicycle accidents continue to happen at an alarming rate. Most bicycle accidents in Connecticut involve passenger vehicle drivers, city buses, or commercial truck drivers. In other cases, city buses will fail to yield or see the bicyclist before it is too Read More

Keeping Seniors Safe From Nursing Home Abuse

Deciding to help your elderly loved one move into a nursing home or assisted living facility can be extremely difficult. When we know that we are no longer able to provide the care that our elderly loved ones need, helping them transition to a facility that meets their needs is Read More

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Every year in the United States, there are approximately 450,000 accidents involving commercial vehicles like semi-trucks. These accidents can happen anywhere — on an interstate, a residential street, a freeway, or even a rural road in a sparsely populated area. Truck accidents are often complicated, and the first step in Read More