On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Friday, December 16, 2016. When they divorce, New Jersey parents might plan to remain near one another so that their children do not undergo too much disruption. If a custodial parent decides to move due to an involvement with a new partner, this […]
OSHA investigation reveals chronic unsafe conditions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. New Jersey residents who believe that their bosses follow safety regulations may be interested to hear about a case reported by the U.S. Department of Labor in December. The incident involved Central Transport LLC, a shipping company that […]
The 10 most dangerous states for driving
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 12, 2016. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that the Northeast is a relatively safe area of the country to drive in. According to a study on traffic fatality rates, the two safest states to drive in […]
Reducing injury risk while working with fire
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, December 9, 2016. Those performing hot work in New Jersey or elsewhere may need to take precautions to ensure that they can perform their work safely. Welding or soldering could leave a worker vulnerable to burns because of the heat needed […]
Entertainment industry risks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. New Jersey residents may not be aware of the financial setbacks in Hollywood that are resulting in dangerous conditions on the sets of some of TV and film’s most famous productions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health […]
OSHA’s position on mandatory drug tests after work accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Many New Jersey employers in New Jersey test for drug and alcohol intoxication after employees are injured in work accidents. Though the mandatory drug and alcohol testing policy is common, employers may be risking steep fines by keeping […]
Autonomous trucks could prevent thousands of accidents each year
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Semi-tractor trailers are a common sight on New Jersey highways, and reducing the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles is a major priority for lawmakers, the logistics industry and road safety advocates alike. Autonomous vehicle technology offers the […]
How to prevent injuries on an excavation site
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 21, 2016. Those who are asked to work on trenching or excavation sites in New Jersey or elsewhere face many dangers. Cave-ins are the most common type of accident, and they lead to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries […]
Not all workplace injuries qualify for workers’ comp benefits
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, November 18, 2016. Rising insurance costs and shrinking margins are a concern for many employers in New Jersey and around the country, and these fears may sometimes prompt them to contest the workers’ compensation claims filed by their sick or injured […]
New Jersey truck drivers still face marijuana testing
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, November 14, 2016. On Nov. 8, voters in California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Maine opted to make recreational marijuana legal. They joined residents of Colorado and Washington who had voted in favor of making recreational marijuana legal in 2012. However, the U.S. […]
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