On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. The purpose of car seats is to properly secure babies and children while they are travelling in a car. The New Jersey law dealing with car seats is applicable to those children eight years and younger who weigh less […]
Bus accident in Washington Township involves driver
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Parents with school-age children entrust bus drivers and schools with a responsibility to be safe and take care of their kids. A bus driver who is negligent in his or her duties may assume responsibility if a child is […]
Brooklyn accident a caution for Jersey commuters
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Many Jersey residents commute into New York for work, fun and simply to visit cultural landmarks. From Central Park to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, there are many things to see and do. Unfortunately, for some New […]
NFL player Derek Wolfe says seizure linked to spinal injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. A spinal cord injury can have long-term effects if not treated properly. People who suffer these injuries while at work or due to someone’s negligence could see their health risks increase in the long-term. But, advances in […]
Falls lead to more spinal cord injuries in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. One of the devastating parts of having a spinal cord injury is the unknown. An injury like that can have serious repercussions for your future. There have been advances in medicine, but, unfortunately, a serious injury involving […]
New Jersey 6-year-old killed in school bus accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Every parent’s worst nightmare unfolded recently when a 6-year-old New Jersey boy was killed in a school bus accident. The boy’s mother said she saw the accident happen. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, the accident occurred shortly […]
New Jersey teen defeats odds, walks again
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Friday, January 3, 2014. A spinal cord injury due to a car accident can be devastating. It can affect a person’s stability, sense of mobility and sometimes can even confine someone to a wheelchair. Advances in medicine are rapidly increasing, but […]
WHO: 500,000 spinal injuries suffered annually
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, December 5, 2013. A spinal injury is an extremely difficult injury from which to recuperate. It can have long-term effects on one’s entire body as rehabilitation teaches a whole new way of movement. The injury can limit mobility and lead […]
Spinal cord injury victim walks down aisle after car crash
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Friday, November 8, 2013. Neck injuries caused by accidents can lead to paralysis and long-term rehab. A neck injury can damage tendons, muscles and the spinal cord. A spinal cord injury can cause limited mobility including paralysis, chronic pain and numbness […]
2-year-old girl killed as she walks in New Jersey crosswalk
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. When that death was caused by another person’s negligence, that nightmare can lead to a furious quest for justice. Recently, a 2-year-old girl was killed as she and […]
