On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, July 3, 2017. Teenagers who work during the summer get exposure to more than just adult responsibilities. They also run the risk of adult dangers like getting hurt on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that many young […]
Nuclear safety questioned at major laboratory
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 30, 2017. New Jersey workers might be keeping their eyes on troubling reports of safety lapses at a major United States nuclear facility. The Los Alamos National Laboratory, which developed the atomic bomb, has had a number of safety lapses […]
Some dental practices failing to plan for bloodborne exposure
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Some people who work in New Jersey dental offices might be vulnerable to exposure to bloodborne pathogens according to a survey by the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety and the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention. […]
When an ankle injury is the result of a slip-and-fall accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Slip-and-Fall Accidents on Monday, June 26, 2017. When slip-and-fall accidents occur, ankles can especially be at risk. An ankle injury is likely because of the way a person tends to land on the foot when trying to avoid falling after tripping or sliding. Coming down […]
Why you should think twice before letting your child mow the lawn
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Friday, June 23, 2017. The grass is growing rapidly, and the children are looking for something to do – why not let them take the lawn mower out for a spin? Not so fast. New research suggests that parents should think twice before […]
Responsibility in a bus accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, June 22, 2017. If a person is in a bus accident in New Jersey several different entities might be responsible. Since a bus is what is known as a “common carrier”, it is held to a high standard of safety […]
Study: Northeast roads may be safest in country for children
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Some good news for New Jersey parents: children are less likely to be involved in fatal car accidents in the Northeast than elsewhere in the country, according to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers at […]
Safety for communication tower workers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Working on communication towers can be a dangerous job. New Jersey residents who are in this occupation should be aware of guidelines that have been issued by the Federal Communication Commission and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. […]
New CDL rule now in effect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. New Jersey truck drivers who get their commercial drivers licenses on or after Feb. 7, 2020 will be required to abide by new training rules. The rule went into effect on June 5, and carriers and other […]
What injured workers should know after being hurt
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Workers in New Jersey and elsewhere around the country have the right to the proper training and equipment for safely carrying out their jobs. Employers are generally obligated to take other reasonable steps to ensure worker safety on […]
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