On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Car Accidents on Friday, September 20, 2013. A 21-year-old New Jersey woman who was standing at the side of the road after a fender-bender died after a third car not involved in the first accident plowed into the two parked vehicles from behind. The drivers of […]
Archives for September 2013
Paternal rights crucial to relationship with children
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Friday, September 27, 2013. Compared to the traditional ways of times gone by, fathers are becoming more and more involved in the raising of their children. In most cases, parents and children alike view this evolution of family relationships as a positive thing. […]
2-year-old girl killed as she walks in New Jersey crosswalk
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. When that death was caused by another person’s negligence, that nightmare can lead to a furious quest for justice. Recently, a 2-year-old girl was killed as she and […]
Divorce trends and concerns for those in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, September 20, 2013. New Jersey residents who are considering divorce have many questions regarding the legal process. There are trends that have emerged about those who are considering divorce and what they’re thinking. Recently, a study was conducted to find out what […]
Cost to raise children is high, especially after divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Friday, September 13, 2013. Parents in New Jersey know how expensive their children can be. Those who are going through a divorce should keep in mind that the cost to raise children in today’s society is extremely high. Care should be taken in […]
Is it the breed or the breeding that leads to dog bites?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Animal Bites on Friday, September 13, 2013. Many New Jersey residents might know already that of the 4 million dog bites each year, about half involve children, and some of these lead to serious injury or disfigurement. In light of this, New Jersey pet owners and […]
School slapped with lawsuit for paddling child injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Injury on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Residents who send their children to New Jersey’s schools may understand that from time to time teachers will have to discipline those children, but they still have every right to expect that punishment will not be cruel or harm […]
Jane Lynch goes through divorce, expects to pay spousal support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Divorce on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. New Jersey residents going through a high asset divorce probably know a thing or two about spousal support. No divorce is simple and having a high net worth can make it even more complicated. Spousal support is often awarded […]