On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. According to a spokesperson with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old man was struck and critically injured by a New Jersey Transit bus on April 17. The incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. at the intersection of Bergenline Avenue […]
Improving pedestrian safety in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday, March 23, 2015. The rate of pedestrian accidents and injuries in New Jersey is higher per capita than the nation as a whole. To combat this problem, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety works with local agencies to educate drivers and pedestrians […]
Suspect found in hit-and-run pedestrian death
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Two weeks after a hit-and-run accident that allegedly killed a woman, authorities with the Essex County Police Department reported they have found a man whom they believe was driving the van that struck the woman on the day […]
Charges upgraded in fatal pedestrian crash
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. According to court documents, the charges against a man accused of striking and killing a pedestrian have been upgraded. Authorities reported that the accident occurred in Ocean Township on Nov. 10. The 33-year-old defendant was initially charged with […]
How medians and pedestrian crossing islands benefit road users
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, November 14, 2014. As many New Jersey residents may already know, many pedestrians in the state die due to traffic accidents each year. Those residents might be interested to know that, according to an analysis conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, […]
Hope for New Jersey spinal cord injury victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Injuries to the spinal cord can have long-term implications. Someone who has suffered a spinal cord injury may need extensive rehabilitation to regain basic mobility. Some injuries leave victims significantly disabled or even paralyzed. Medical advances can […]
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 […]
Politician advocates tort reform despite spinal cord injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Friday, August 23, 2013. New Jersey residents may have heard that the lead gubernatorial candidate in another state, who has been a proponent of tort reform laws, has recently come under scrutiny on account of the settlement he received decades ago […]
Falling staircase gives way to spinal cord injury for motel guest
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, May 30, 2013. While most New Jersey residents might associate spinal cord injuries with car accidents and athletic events, that part of the human body is particularly vulnerable and can be severely damaged in other types of accidents as well. […]
