On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Many New Jersey residents work in dangerous occupations. It may come as no surprise to them that 4,821 people died from work-related injuries in the United States in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The figure […]
Archives for April 2016
Baby swing recall affects thousands of Fisher-Price swings
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, April 28, 2016. New Jersey parents need to be aware of yet another recall of a defective product designed for infants. The recall covers around 34,000 cradle swings manufactured by Fisher-Price. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the recall […]
Some facts about child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Monday, April 25, 2016. New Jersey child support cases can be complicated, confusing and contentious. However, when both parties have a clear understanding of the child support system, misunderstandings can often be avoided. Before a child support order can be issued, paternity must […]
Frustrations parents have with child custody decisions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. When New Jersey parents get divorced, one parent is often granted primary physical custody of their children while the other is typically given some visitation rights. However, in many cases, this results in the non-custodial parent being shut out, […]
Communication tower workers face on-the-job dangers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Communication tower workers in New Jersey and across the U.S. face danger every day. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 36 tower workers died on the job between 2011 and 2015 and more must be […]
Cellphones and distracted driving
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, April 15, 2016. Most people in New Jersey have cellphones and other electronics upon which they rely. In-car systems installed in vehicle dashboards make life more convenient, but using the systems or talking on cellphones while driving may lead to […]
Teenage driver killed by recalled Takata airbag
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The nationwide recall of Takata airbags has affected many vehicle owners in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. Covering approximately 24 million vehicles, the Takata recall has been the largest U.S. vehicle recall in history. […]
Sleep disorders and work injury rates
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. According to a study conducted in Canada, workers in New Jersey and around the country who have sleep apnea are twice as likely to get hurt on the job. They are three times more likely to trip, fall […]
Staying current on product recalls
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, April 4, 2016. Stronger oversight significantly reduced the number of recalls related to children’s products. Officials believe that the recall rate in that period was the lowest in the past 10 to 15 years. Overall, there were 68 recalls that took […]