On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, July 11, 2016. New Jersey residents who have been injured in a truck accident might wonder what is involved in coming to a settlement rather than pursuing litigation. There may be both advantages and disadvantages for the plaintiff in agreeing to […]
Collision avoidance system could reduce truck accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Each year, thousands of people are injured in truck accidents across the U.S. However, two global truck components suppliers just unveiled new collision avoidance technology that could reduce future truck crashes on congested New Jersey highways. On June […]
Truck accident injuries rise as fatalities fall
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, May 9, 2016. Sophisticated technology and innovative safety features have helped to make the roads of New Jersey safer in recent years. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report reveals that the number of truck accident injuries surged by 21 percent […]
Fatigued driving difficult to measure for truckers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Truck driver fatigue is a serious problem in New Jersey and around the country. Fatigued driving, however, is notoriously difficult to measure by law enforcement. In 2011, the Minnesota State Police made a checklist that troopers used to […]
New rule requires electronic logs for truckers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, December 18, 2015. The federal government is introducing a new rule to its commercial driving regulations that may lead to heightened accountability for New Jersey truckers and their employers. Once the rule is in effect, approximately 3 million truckers will be […]
New technology could prevent truck accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. New Jersey drivers who hate being stuck behind big trucks may one day be able to pass them more safely and get on their way faster, thanks to new technology that has been tested in Argentina by electronics […]
Why you need an attorney after a vehicle crash
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Saturday, November 8, 2014. A bus accident in New York State that injured 27 people is a good example of why you want your own attorney when dealing with issues that may arise after motor vehicle crashes that involve more than one […]
How safe are underride guards? (continued)
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, October 30, 2014. The improvement in crash resistance in the underride guards is welcome, as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) previous test in 2010 was disappointing. Even the best trailer tested only worked when vehicles struck the trailer in […]
How safe are underride guards?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. While prevention of car and truck accidents is always the goal of most highway safety improvements, sometimes another important element is minimizing injuries and deaths when accidents do occur. Items like seat belts and airbags provide an example […]
Early morning truck accident leaves one man dead
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Many accidents in New Jersey are unsurprising. When there is a report of a drunk driver with a blood alcohol content of two or three times the legal limit, no one is surprised to hear of a car […]
