On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. An injury to a child is something that all parents want to avoid. This is especially true for poorly constructed products that could have easily been remedied by the manufacturer or seller. The challenge for many parents is the […]
New progress made in spinal cord injury treatment
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday, November 14, 2013. New Jersey residents who have back injuries can face a long and difficult path of rehabilitation. The typical spinal cord injury can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility or even paralysis. After a car crash or personal […]
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 […]
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. […]
Judge upholds multimillion dollar award against nursing home
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A judge in another state has denied a nursing home’s request for a new trial following a $91.5 million verdict against it. While the home has promised an appeal, for now the nursing home neglect case will […]
Cheerleading poses risks to New Jersey students
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Noting how high school cheerleading has evolved over the past 30 years, pediatricians recently suggested that schools and other organizations should treat the activity as a formal sport and impose requirements like mandatory physicals and conditioning. Doctors point to the fact that […]
Unions could be responsible for nursing home neglect
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Monday, October 22, 2012. Two nursing home providers have filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey accusing two of the largest health care labor unions of engaging in a concerted effort to provide substandard care to the […]
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 […]
