On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. New Jersey construction workers are constantly on the alert for trench cave-ins while doing excavations. However, there are other trench dangers that are just as deadly, such as toxic fumes, drowning and asphyxiation due to oxygen depletion in […]
Preventing fatal car injuries with advanced technology
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, February 1, 2016. New Jersey residents know that each time they are on the road, there is a risk of a serious accident. However, car makers and other organizations are working towards making the whole driving experience safer. One way […]
A record number of motor vehicle recalls in 2015
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Friday, January 29, 2016. Some drivers in New Jersey may have had their vehicles recalled in 2015 as part of that year’s record-breaking number of recalls. There were nearly 900 separate recalls in total, affecting more than 51 million vehicles. Automobile manufacturers […]
Presidential campaign staffer dies in crash
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. New Jersey residents who are following the presidential campaigns may be interested in learning that a staffer for Ben Carson was declared dead following a crash on Jan. 19. Three volunteers were also reportedly injured in the […]
Fatigue-related crashes top 2016 NTSB list
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Fatigue leads to serious car crashes every year in New Jersey. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a “Most Wanted” list regarding safety improvements for 2016. Preventing fatigue-related crashes is listed as a top concern along […]
Liberty Mutual names overexertion top cause of workplace injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Workers in New Jersey may be interested in recent findings about workplace injuries and their causes. According to Liberty Mutual, the number one cause of disabling workplace injury is overexertion involving outside sources. Same-level falls, lower level falls […]
Legal aid for domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, January 14, 2016. When New Jersey women suffer abuse in their home, people think that a women’s shelter will give them a way to escape. Although shelters provide an important service for domestic violence victims, access to legal support allows people […]
Upper Big Branch mine disaster inspires better focus on safety
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Miners in New Jersey could be benefiting from more inspections by regulators. The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration announced a substantial reduction in miner deaths between 2014 and 2015. Following the deadly accident in the Upper Big […]
On-demand workers may become protected under law
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Starting in 2016, New Jersey companies who hire independent contractors may begin to treat them as traditional employees. With apps and internet-based companies becoming more prominent, a flexible and cheap labor force has become available. However, these workers […]
Understanding how workers’ compensation matters work
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, January 4, 2016. When New Jersey employees are injured on the job, it is important for them to understand how workers’ compensation claims are commonly handled by insurance carriers and employers from the start. Both employers and their insurance companies often […]
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