On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Thursday, February 28, 2013. While oftentimes people may suffer disfigurement and unexpected medical expenses in connection with a dog attack, for one New Jersey family, a dog attack has left their infant in critical condition. The child was being treated at a nearby […]
Archives for February 2013
International child custody case ruled on by Supreme Court
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Thursday, February 28, 2013. In New Jersey, the decision of whether to award joint or sole physical custody is often highly disputed in court. The situation becomes further complicated when the parents live in different states, or even, different countries. However, the United […]
Commuter bus crash, car pileup sends six to hospital
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A car collision involving more than one car and a commuter bus carrying about 30 passengers left at least 3 people hospitalized. Some accounts said six people had to be taken to the hospital. As might be expected in […]
Model files for divorce from movie director
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Dissolving a marriage can be a difficult decision to make. Often, it is followed by a string of other questions relating to the divorce, such as who will get custody of the children and who gets to keep the […]
New Jersey nursing home neglect victims may receive more help
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, February 15, 2013. With the help of a group of concerned citizens, disabled adults who use nursing homes and other residential living facilities may soon receive additional help from the state in cases of alleged abuse. This important protection offered […]
New law in New Jersey helps military parents with child custody
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Friday, February 15, 2013. For many parents, dealing with child custody and visitation can be very stressful for the children and the parents. Often, there are difficult decisions to be made. Courts have to consider several factors when determining what is in the […]
Bills passed in New Jersey may help domestic violence victims
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Victims of domestic violence are often put into difficult situations, causing them to feel trapped. It may seem impossible to find any solution using the law. Recently, the New Jersey State Assembly has recognized this, and in response […]
Number of New Jersey car accident fatalities declines
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The good news for the people of New Jersey is that the state lost 32 fewer people to auto accidents in 2012 than it did in 2011. This marked a decrease of about 5 percent. On the other side […]