On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Stricter safety regulations, more effective worker training and better tools and equipment have made construction sites in New Jersey and around the country far safer in recent years. However, the number of musculoskeletal injuries suffered at these workplaces […]
Archives for January 2017
About delinquent child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, January 26, 2017. New Jersey non-custodial parents who fail to make a child support payment will always have the obligation to make it. This will remain true even when the child for which the payment was intended becomes an adult. If a […]
Putting children’s needs first in a New Jersey divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Thursday, January 19, 2017. In most cases, divorced parents must set aside their personal feelings about each other and behave in ways that are in the best interests of their children. This might mean having to take them at their word when they […]
How employers can help prevent suspension trauma
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, January 12, 2017. For New Jersey employees who are required to work at great heights, having fall arrest personal safety equipment in place is crucial to keeping them safe in the event of a fall. However, this equipment poses some risks. […]
OSHA proposes changes to hearing loss rules
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn about a recent OSHA proposal regarding hearing loss on the job. This proposal would clarify that hearing loss must be considered work-related if work played a role in contributing to […]
NHTSA proposes systems that would prevent cell phone use
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. New Jersey roadways might become safer if some new proposed recommendations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are implemented. The proposals are not mandatory, but they could help to reduce the risk of accidents caused by drivers […]
The most dangerous jobs for American men
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, January 6, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that the number of fatal injuries for civilian workers increased in 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The most dangerous jobs were spread over 10 particular industries, […]
Reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Repetitive stress injuries, such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, are very common in workers employed in mass production and manufacturing industries in New Jersey and around the country. To help reduce the risk of developing these conditions, […]