On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, March 6, 2014. A pet bite can cause plenty of damage to an unaware child or adult. A bite by an infected animal can even cause death if not treated correctly. Animal providers have a responsibility to care and adequately vaccinate their […]
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 […]
Rabies vaccines given out in Ocean City, New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Many New Jersey residents may have pets in their homes. From dogs to cats to more exotic varieties of animals, pet owners have a responsibility for their animals’ behavior. One of the first things someone bitten by an animal […]
Settlement reached on police dog bite
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Many New Jersey families and individuals keep pets in their homes. These extra members of the family can range from cats to dogs to guinea pigs and beyond. Some have more exotic pets, such as snakes, that require extra […]
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 […]
Many rabid animal reports in New Jersey for first half of year
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, November 29, 2013. In New Jersey, owners are responsible for their animals. Barring an incident involving taunting, hurting or provoking an animal, the owner is financially responsible for the animal’s behavior. In the case of a bite, a large dog or other […]
New Jersey drunk driving accident kills firefighter
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 17, 2013. A drunk driving accident in New Jersey has taken the life of a New York firefighter with more than 30 years of service. According to police, the drunk driver’s car slammed into the motorcycle being driven by the victim, […]
Settlement reached in animal bite lawsuit
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Many New Jersey residents have pets. These same individuals also often invite friends and family over and have them interact with the pet. Most of the time, the pet is well-trained, or at least trained well enough, to prevent […]
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 […]
Woman sitting outside attacked randomly by dog
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, August 9, 2013. Many New Jersey residents who read this blog may often wonder whether the stories we have published about animal bites are not, at least to some extent, the fault of the bite victims themselves. While certainly some children who […]
