On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Many children of divorced New Jersey couples live in a shared custody arrangement that involves them moving back and forth between the homes of their parents. To reduce the disruption, a strategy called nesting has attracted the attention of […]
Pickups safer than some other vehicle types, study shows
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. New Jersey residents who drive pickups, SUVs and minivans may be safer than motorists in some other types of vehicles, according to a new study. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that per million pickups registered, […]
Blood pump controller malfunctions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Some New Jersey residents may be among those affected by issues with the HeartMate II LVAS Pocket System Controller. After reports of 26 deaths and 19 injuries, the Thoratec Corporation and Abbott Laboratories are recalling the device. Almost […]
Defensive driving techniques to avoid a motorcycle collision
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Motorcyclists face a much larger risk of death and injury in a traffic accident, but many of these crashes can be avoided by New Jersey motorists who practice defensive driving techniques. Along with improving safety, drivers practicing these […]
Pedestrian deaths on the rise in America
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to hear the results of a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association that found that 5,997 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2016, which was an 11 percent increase from […]
Power lines and workplace safety
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, May 18, 2017. In New Jersey and across the country, workers depend on safety training and equipment to keep them from harm. In light of a mining accident that could have resulted in serious or fatal injuries, the Mine Safety and […]
Research shows an increase in motorcycle fatalities
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. The roads in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. may be getting more dangerous for motorcyclists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While the overall injuries resulting from accidents involving motorcyclists are down, there has been […]
Self-driving trucks: A new day for technology and personal injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, May 12, 2017. New Jersey highways are some of the most congested on the East Coast, laden with trucks and trailers pulling all forms of cargo to and from ports, farms, warehouses and retailers. Drivers may soon have to contend with […]
Poultry workers among most likely to get hurt
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to hear that chicken and poultry processing workers are among the most likely to suffer a severe injury on the job. This is according to a report from the National Employment Law […]
Identifying distracted driving as a factor in crashes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, May 5, 2017. Authorities in New Jersey might eventually have a tool to identify distracted driving caused by cellphone usage. In the past, this has been difficult to establish, but now a device, informally called a textalyzer, is in development. […]
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