On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, May 16, 2016. Some New Jersey motorists who have been following the development of self-driving cars might wonder if they will need to have insurance on the vehicles. Self-driving cars may change the auto insurance industry, but they are unlikely […]
Worker injuries and fatalities still a major hurdle for employers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Although there have been many major improvements when it comes to worker safety since the labor movement, New Jersey employees are still at risk for workplace injuries and fatalities. While injuries and fatalities should continue to decline, the […]
Truck accident injuries rise as fatalities fall
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, May 9, 2016. Sophisticated technology and innovative safety features have helped to make the roads of New Jersey safer in recent years. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report reveals that the number of truck accident injuries surged by 21 percent […]
Preventing worker deaths in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the workplace fatality rate rose in 2014, which represents the first increase since 2010. Furthermore, the total number of deaths was the highest since 2008. The vast majority of those who […]
Revised 2014 worker fatality statistics released
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Many New Jersey residents work in dangerous occupations. It may come as no surprise to them that 4,821 people died from work-related injuries in the United States in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The figure […]
Baby swing recall affects thousands of Fisher-Price swings
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, April 28, 2016. New Jersey parents need to be aware of yet another recall of a defective product designed for infants. The recall covers around 34,000 cradle swings manufactured by Fisher-Price. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the recall […]
Some facts about child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Monday, April 25, 2016. New Jersey child support cases can be complicated, confusing and contentious. However, when both parties have a clear understanding of the child support system, misunderstandings can often be avoided. Before a child support order can be issued, paternity must […]
Frustrations parents have with child custody decisions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. When New Jersey parents get divorced, one parent is often granted primary physical custody of their children while the other is typically given some visitation rights. However, in many cases, this results in the non-custodial parent being shut out, […]
Communication tower workers face on-the-job dangers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Communication tower workers in New Jersey and across the U.S. face danger every day. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 36 tower workers died on the job between 2011 and 2015 and more must be […]
Cellphones and distracted driving
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, April 15, 2016. Most people in New Jersey have cellphones and other electronics upon which they rely. In-car systems installed in vehicle dashboards make life more convenient, but using the systems or talking on cellphones while driving may lead to […]
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