On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, June 20, 2016. Road crews, agricultural workers, construction laborers, and all outdoor workers in New Jersey need to take safety precautions when the weather heats up. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach efforts to ensure that […]
U.S. Labor Department proposes new mine safety rules
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. On June 7, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed new rules that would improve on-the-job safety for miners in New Jersey and across the country. The rules would require better workplace inspections and documentation by mining companies. Between […]
Prescriptions of opioids decrease in New Jersey, other states
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, June 13, 2016. In a study that looked at prescriptions of opioids for workers’ compensation claims in New Jersey and 24 other states, data demonstrated that the number of prescriptions given for the medications has fallen. The decrease comes with increasing […]
Automakers are knowingly installing defective air bags
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Friday, June 10, 2016. Some New Jersey motorists might have cause to be concerned about the safety of their new vehicles. Typically, people worry less about this issue when they purchase a new car, but it has been discovered that at least […]
Roads getting more dangerous in New Jersey and across U.S.
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. According to the National Safety Council, the nation’s roadways are becoming more dangerous for motorists. It used data from January to June of 2015 that said 19,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents during that time period. […]
Rapper’s ex seeks additional child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, June 2, 2016. New Jersey residents may have heard that the ex of rapper 50 Cent has requested additional child support for their 19-year-old son. Though in most cases, child support commitment ends when the child turns 18, in this case, financial […]
Age and speed are factors in pedestrian fatalities
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. People in New Jersey and throughout the country are more likely to survive being hit by a car as a pedestrian if they are young and the car is traveling slowly. According to a study by the AAA […]
New Jersey workers in many occupations face deadly hazards
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 27, 2016. Figures from 2014 about fatal on-the-job accidents have been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Its final figures for its Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries placed logging highest on the list of deadly occupations. Workers in the […]
Facts and safety tips for New Jersey pedestrians
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Taking walks can be a healthy exercise. However, pedestrians walking near roadways face the risk of being hit and injured or killed by a vehicle. In fact, in 2013, about 4,700 pedestrians around the country died in a […]
The truth about motorcycle operation in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. It may seem as if riders wear leather and ride big bikes to be cool. However, leather is worn for insulation protection and big bikes are only suitable for experienced drivers. Inexperienced riders who attempt to ride a […]
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