On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. New Jersey construction sites can vary dramatically, and workers need to be flexible and attentive to avoid injury. In some cases, earplugs are practical safety tools for protecting one’s hearing, but in many cases, these can create even […]
New Jersey medical facilities face increased OSHA scrutiny
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, November 5, 2015. In the wake of a newly released memorandum from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, inpatient and outpatient health care providers in New Jersey and nationwide are coming under increased OSHA scrutiny concerning worker injuries incurred in the […]
New Jersey pedestrians killed on Route 440
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday, November 9, 2015. Two men crossing Route 440 in Bayonne became the 15th and 16th pedestrian fatalities to occur in New Jersey in 2015. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 2 when the young men, both in […]
Public service efforts and underage DUI
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. New Jersey motorists may be familiar with some of the most notable public service campaigns of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These efforts target certain behaviors and beliefs that can translate into injuries and deaths on […]
Same-sex marriages recognized by IRS
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Friday, October 30, 2015. New Jersey residents may be interested in learning that same-sex marriages are now recognized nationwide by the Internal Revenue Service, following the June 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. In that case, the plaintiff who was […]
What are the odds of dying in a car crash?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Even though car crash fatalities have been on a steady decline in recent years, drivers in New Jersey and nationwide still face considerable risk when they get behind the wheel. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Companies opting out of workers’ compensation
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, October 19, 2015. When workers in New Jersey are injured on the job, they can usually apply for medical coverage through their employer’s workers’ compensation plan. However, many employers are now opting out of workers’ compensation and developing their own rules […]
Liability for self-driving car accidents in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, October 19, 2015. Self-driving cars have become more common in the last few years, and many people are aware of Google’s fleet of vehicles that have been seen on California roadways. However, several other car manufacturers have gotten on the […]
New Jersey workers and wireless safety stations
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. New Jersey workers who have been injured in a work-related accident may find interest in OSHA-recommended wireless safety systems. These systems are designed to combat the issues that often arise from a lack of monitoring at workplace safety […]
First offshore wind farm has welding, safety issues
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, October 12, 2015. Welding and safety issues have been detected with the construction of the first U.S. offshore wind farm, and regulators are monitoring its construction. Meanwhile, the government has issued leases for more wind farms, one or two of which […]
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