On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Saturday, September 8, 2012. While towns and cities in New Jersey traditionally handle aggressive dogs, state law prohibits local public officials from taking certain actions that they might feel are both necessary and justified. Each town must comply with New Jersey’s Vicious and […]
Usher awarded primary custody of sons after child custody dispute
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Saturday, September 8, 2012. As readers in New Jersey may know, the media usually portrays celebrities living extravagant, problem-free lifestyles. However, this is not always the case. Even celebrities find themselves dealing with tough issues that affect their families. Recently, the R&B singer […]
Trained New Jersey babysitter saves child’s life
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. A New Jersey toddler survived unharmed after she choked on a slice of pizza, thanks to her 15-year-old babysitter who had taken a course in CPR. The child’s sitter explained that while eating, the child turned red and stopped […]
New Jersey legislature could overhaul the state’s alimony system
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. In many states, alimony is a highly debated topic. This holds true in New Jersey, where judges decide whether alimony should be awarded in a divorce, and if so, how much is paid and for how long. After lobbying […]
NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson accused of spousal abuse
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Saturday, August 25, 2012. As readers in Sussex County may know, accusations of spousal abuse or other forms of domestic violence can turn a family upside down. These claims can cause emotional distress for victims and for those accused. Recently, such accusations […]
From spinal cord injury to Ironman U.S. Championship
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Saturday, August 25, 2012. In an inspiring story of recovery, a Skillman resident recently competed in the New York-New Jersey Ironman U.S. Championship five years after he was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver. Few who suffer spinal cord injury, as […]
Alimony reform still being discussed in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, August 24, 2012. Many New Jersey residents are likely aware by this point that there is a large movement afoot to reform the state’s alimony award process for people who are getting a divorce. The issue is a thorny one, because there […]
New Jersey officer attacked by pit bill during weapons arrest
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, August 13, 2012. Police do their best to protect the general public from becoming victims of crime. Of course, there is some assumed risk that goes along with the job, but that does not mean anyone, even a New Jersey police […]
How to prepare for marriage after divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Monday, August 13, 2012. Though most New Jersey couples probably do not think much of divorce as they approach their wedding day, the reality is that circumstances can change over time and martial dissolution may become the best option. Anyone who has already […]
New law in New Jersey protects accident victims’ rights
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 9, 2012. We would like to extend a hearty welcome to readers of our New Jersey personal injury blog. We started this blog to discuss current issues that we think you’ll find interesting. From auto accidents to animal bites, nursing home […]
