On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Property Division on Monday, July 31, 2017. New Jersey residents who are getting a divorce might want to keep the family home or may want to buy a new one. However, after a divorce, their income and credit rating may be lower. This can create […]
Archives for July 2017
Poor truck driver health linked to higher accident rates
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, July 28, 2017. Maintaining good health can be difficult for truck drivers in New Jersey and around the country. Spending most of the working day sitting behind the wheel of a semi-tractor trailer does not provide the body with much in […]
Seeking a modification to a child support order
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. When New Jersey parents split, one parent will likely be responsible for paying a certain amount in child support each month. This child support can be used by the children’s primary caregiver to provide shelter, food, clothing and even […]
Protective head gear used by construction workers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. One of the major risks that New Jersey construction workers face is a potentially fatal traumatic brain injury caused by a fall or a falling object. They are required to wear special protective gear when they are working […]
An increase in fatal truck accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, July 17, 2017. The number of buses and large trucks involved in fatal collisions in New Jersey and around the country has been increasing steadily, and 2015 was particularly deadly according to figures from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Administration. The […]
Why defective airbags are dangerous
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. When New Jersey residents buy a car, they expect that vehicle to be safe, especially if it is new or has been well-maintained. However, there has already been a recall on more than 42 million Takata airbags due […]
Tesla Model S struggles in IIHS crash safety tests
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, July 10, 2017. New Jersey residents may know that many experts believe that autonomous vehicle technology could one day considerably reduce the frequency of automobile accidents caused by human error. Tesla has included many of the latest autonomous safety systems […]
Same-sex marriage trends following legalization
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. New Jersey residents may be aware that same-sex marriage became legal in late June, 2015, following a landmark ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Following this ruling, same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states, including in 14 […]
New Jersey teens with summer jobs may face injury dangers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, July 3, 2017. Teenagers who work during the summer get exposure to more than just adult responsibilities. They also run the risk of adult dangers like getting hurt on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that many young […]