On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Deciding who the kids spend time with during holidays in a divorce can be difficult and emotional. There are certain holidays that both parents definitely want to spend with the children, and the children can often end up […]
Hazardous materials in medical workplaces
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, December 28, 2015. Health care facilities in New Jersey and around the country have protocols in place designed to contain bloodborne pathogens and prevent outbreaks of the infectious diseases they can cause. Certain pharmaceutical compounds and the substances used to clean […]
Self-driving cars need further testing, development
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Based on recent tests, New Jersey drivers who are curious about self-driving cars may be waiting a little longer to purchase one of their own. According to a study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, […]
New OSHA regulations keep New Jersey workers safe
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, December 21, 2015. Starting in Feb. 2016, new OSHA rules would limit workers’ exposure to silica dust. OSHA announced that the safety expectations related to this hazard would be increased for the first time in 45 years. Workers who are exposed […]
New rule requires electronic logs for truckers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, December 18, 2015. The federal government is introducing a new rule to its commercial driving regulations that may lead to heightened accountability for New Jersey truckers and their employers. Once the rule is in effect, approximately 3 million truckers will be […]
SCOTUS gay marriage ruling raises questions for gay couples
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Monday, December 14, 2015. New Jersey residents likely know that laws in several states that made same-sex marriage illegal were ruled unconstitutional by a landmark majority decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2015. While the ruling allows same-sex couples across […]
New Jersey safe driving rates challenge misconceptions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, December 10, 2015. New Jersey drivers were recognized as some of the safest in the United States, according to a study based on 2013 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the AAA New Jersey public affairs […]
The risks caused by elderly drivers in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 7, 2015. Around the country, the number of licensed older drivers increased 34 percent between 1999 and 2012. Beginning at 70 years of age, fatal crash rates increase per mile traveled. They are even higher for drivers 85 and […]
Mass shootings can be connected to domestic violence
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, December 4, 2015. While many couples in New Jersey have healthy, stable marriages, some relationships are deeply troubled. Some spouses identify these problems in their marriage and take action by seeking counseling and other support. In some cases, the problems in […]
OSHA sanctions lead to improved workplace safety
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Employers in New Jersey and around the country are more likely to enforce safety regulations and standards after being cited or fined following an OSHA workplace inspection according to an Institute for Work and Health study. However, the […]
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