On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, April 24, 2017. Chemical manufacturing plants pose multiple risks to the people who work there. In order to ensure a safe workplace, it is necessary to eliminate the risk of accidents and find effective methods for preventing the occurrences of falls. […]
Archives for April 2017
Accusations of domestic abuse in child custody cases
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, April 24, 2017. Emotions often run high during child custody disputes, and family law judges in New Jersey and around the country frequently have to determine whether or not there is any truth to inflammatory accusations. While malicious comments made in […]
Unproven risks and the changing legal landscape
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, April 20, 2017. When manufacturers bring products to the market that are potentially dangerous, consumers in New Jersey and elsewhere across the country may find themselves at risk. However, there are those who question whether the exposure of theoretical or speculative […]
Determining liability for injuries caused by faulty gym equipment
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Many New Jersey residents utilize local gyms to stay in shape. When they do so, gym members expect the equipment to be properly maintained and safe to use. However, a defective or improperly maintained piece of gym equipment […]
Focusing on distracted driving in April
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 […]
The rise in children’s products recalls
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, April 10, 2017. New Jersey parents should be aware that there was an increase in the number of recalled children’s products in 2016. According to a recent report by nonprofit group Kids in Danger, the number was the highest since 2001, […]
Smartphones blamed for increase in pedestrian deaths
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that an estimated 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2016. When compared to 2015, approximately 620 more pedestrians were killed last year. This is the highest total in the past 20 […]
Ford recalls 441,000 vehicles over engine fires, door latch issue
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, April 3, 2017. New Jersey car owners should be aware that Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 441,000 North American vehicles over two separate defect issues. The recalls will cost Ford nearly $295 million. The first recall involves 230,756 vehicles […]