On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Monday, March 25, 2013. Those in New Jersey who are suffering from paralysis may be interested to hear about a promising new experimental treatment being overseen by doctors in another state. The hope is that the treatment will be able to […]
Archives for March 2013
Judge rules Deion Sanders’ prenuptial agreement is valid
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Monday, March 25, 2013. Readers in the Newton, New Jersey, area have probably heard about former pro football star Deion Sander’s marital problems. Since he and his wife announced their divorce, the couple has been arguing over just about everything. Recently, the latest […]
Failure to thrive nursing home case prompts wrongful death suit
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Anyone with a family member in a nursing home probably expects only the best level of care for their loved one. However, a recent article highlighted a different result in the Alzheimer’s wing of a nursing home […]
New Jersey among states with child support laws for casinos
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Gamblers in New Jersey may be surprised to find out that when they win big at a casino, they may not be walking away with all of their expected winnings. Due to “casino interception” laws, if gamblers owe any […]
Does lion attack raise safety concerns at New Jersey zoos?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Monday, March 11, 2013. In a story that has attracted considerable national attention, a young lady who had a passion for lions and other big cats died instantly after a lion swiped her with its paw. The young lady had recently graduated with […]
Divorce could result in substantial tax consequences
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Monday, March 11, 2013. As many readers in New Jersey and elsewhere understand, separating from a spouse can be very difficult and stressful. When a couple files for divorce, there are many family and personal issues that must be dealt with. On top […]
New Jersey apartment fire causes child injury, death
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Monday, March 4, 2013. A fire in New Jersey killed a man and a boy living in an apartment building. The fire started in the early morning, and by the time firefighters arrived, the smoke was so thick and the fire so hot […]
Lawmakers renew domestic violence bill to curb spousal abuse
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, March 4, 2013. Generally, in places like New Jersey and throughout the country, families are who people go to for love and support. The unconditional love many relatives have for each other helps people get through the difficult times in life. […]