On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Property Division on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. One of the most complicated tasks a New Jersey couple is likely to face is organizing their divorce. Small details can easily be overlooked or rushed through with the most attention given to child custody, division of business […]
Archives for August 2017
Collision avoidance systems prevent accidents, study shows
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, August 28, 2017. New Jersey drivers with collision avoidance systems in their vehicles may be less likely to have an accident than those who do not. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a study using data from 2015 that […]
Group targets unsafe working conditions at composting sites
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Diversion of solid waste into recycling operations reduces problems with landfill expansion and provides positive benefits for New Jersey communities. As with any other workplace, composting and other recycling sites present a number of safety risks that must […]
Pipe repair method could release harmful chemicals
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, August 21, 2017. New Jersey plumbing construction workers may have a growing reason to be concerned about a popular method of repairing water pipes. Studies have shown that the method could release toxic fumes with as-yet-unknown health effects on the workers […]
Importance of DNA testing for paternity
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Paternity is a critical issue when it comes to matters of child support and visitation for unmarried parents. If a man is not married to the mother of a child, then that man is not presumed to be the […]
Sustainable companies need standardized injury reporting
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, August 14, 2017. New Jersey employees who work for companies on the list of Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations may not necessarily have strong regulations around reporting safety and health issues in their workplaces. According to a report from […]
Closing a joint bank account in a divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Property Division on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. New Jersey couples whose marriages are coming to an end might want to learn more about how to close their joint bank accounts. The practical steps of doing so are straightforward. Before closing a joint account, spouses should […]
Defect in truck fuel pump raises crash risk
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. New Jersey motorists rely on commercial truck operators to keep their large vehicles in good working order to promote safety. Owners of some 2017 Peterbilt and 2018 Kenworth trucks need to be aware of a recall issued by […]
Fatal trench accidents increased in 2016
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, August 4, 2017. New Jersey construction workers should be aware that deadly trench accidents around the country more than doubled in 2016, according to data from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This is especially troubling because construction contractors can […]
Inspection blitz finds trucks with brake violations
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Some New Jersey truck drivers might have been among those whose vehicles were inspected on May 3 during an unannounced Brake Safety Day conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The inspections took place in 10 Canadian provinces […]