On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. All New Jersey parents who are going through a divorce, should have a parenting plan that sets the boundaries and provides stability for the children. Sharing the children can go past the day they turn 18, especially when grandchildren […]
Archives for March 2016
Canned tuna recalled due to sterilization issues
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, March 28, 2016. Canned tuna products purchased in New Jersey could be involved in a recall of about 34,000 cases because of possible contamination. The brands involved are Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea. Most of the recalled tuna is […]
Signs of worn brakes and other problems
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, March 24, 2016. There are several signs drivers in New Jersey can use to tell if their brakes are wearing out. One of the clearest is that the brakes squeal at stops. This signals that the brake pads have worn […]
Auto brake systems due in all U.S. vehicles by 2022
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. On March 17, a group of major automakers announced that automatic emergency braking systems will be included in most new cars and light trucks sold in New Jersey and across the U.S. by September 2022. The companies […]
Fatigued driving difficult to measure for truckers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Truck driver fatigue is a serious problem in New Jersey and around the country. Fatigued driving, however, is notoriously difficult to measure by law enforcement. In 2011, the Minnesota State Police made a checklist that troopers used to […]
Allegations of domestic violence during custody disputes
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, March 14, 2016. New Jersey residents may be aware that several scientific studies have found that individuals who suffer mistreatment as children are more likely to mete out abuse as adults. Children who are physically abused by their parents often develop […]
Sherri Shepherd loses appeal to avoid child support of son
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. New Jersey television watchers may have heard that actress and TV personality Sherri Shepherd has lost her appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to avoid legal responsibility for her young son. The ruling came down on March 2. Shepherd […]
Self-driving car responsible for crash
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, March 7, 2016. New Jersey motorists may be interested to know that representatives from Google admitted that one of its self-driving cars was partially to blame for an accident that took place on Feb. 14. The minor accident took place […]
How employers can make work safe for employees
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, March 7, 2016. A New Jersey worker who is injured on the job often face medical bills and lost income. For employers, an injury can reduce productivity and employee morale. However, there are certain things employers can do to prevent workplace […]
More Takata airbag inflators might be recalled
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, March 3, 2016. New Jersey drivers with vehicles that have airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corp. might be included in the air bag inflator recall if they have not been already. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation put together […]