On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. While teens are often inseparable from their cellphones, all New Jersey motorists need to be aware of the dangers of using one while operating a vehicle as one in three motorists have reportedly made a habit of […]
How fault is determined in a New Jersey car accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Car crashes happen all the time because people are not able to brake in time. Brake-related accidents include driving into the back of a stopped vehicle, not braking in time to avoid an accident or failing to […]
Self-driving technology could alter car accident claims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, March 13, 2017. A future in which self-driving cars occupy the roads in New Jersey could substantially change the nature of personal injury claims after accidents. An insurance expert with four decades of claims experience predicted that product liability claims […]
Is the Snapchat speed filter dangerous?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Safety experts fear the Snapchat speed filter is encouraging dangerous driving in New Jersey and across the U.S. The filter has been linked to car crashes over the last two years. In late October, a 22-year-old Florida […]
The 10 most dangerous states for driving
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 12, 2016. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that the Northeast is a relatively safe area of the country to drive in. According to a study on traffic fatality rates, the two safest states to drive in […]
AAA road safety forum to be held in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Lawmakers, senior police officers and road safety advocates are scheduled to meet in New Jersey on Oct. 18 to talk about what can be done to stem a surge in the number of traffic accident fatalities. The […]
Injuries reported in 10-car pile up on New Jersey Turnpike
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. A photograph on social media showed people waiting outside of their vehicles while authorities responded to a collision of 10 vehicles on Aug. 28 on the New Jersey Turnpike. About 15 people reportedly suffered minor injuries. Police […]
New Jersey accident sends 6 to hospital
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, August 22, 2016. Police in New Jersey say that a moment of impatience or distraction likely led to a collision involving four vehicles, including a semi-tractor trailer, that sent six people to the hospital on the evening of Aug. 12. […]
Report says drowsy driving is a serious danger
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. New Jersey motorists are likely aware of the dangers of distracted and drunk driving, but many people are not aware that another type of impaired driving is presenting a serious danger to people across the country. Driving […]
Driver says Tesla X autopilot prevented accident
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, August 15, 2016. New Jersey residents have likely heard about Tesla Motors, a car company that manufactures fully-electric cars that have autopilot features. However, the hype around these vehicles has been paired with news of several accidents that are being […]
