On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. People in New Jersey and throughout the country are more likely to survive being hit by a car as a pedestrian if they are young and the car is traveling slowly. According to a study by the AAA […]
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New Jersey workers in many occupations face deadly hazards
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 27, 2016. Figures from 2014 about fatal on-the-job accidents have been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Its final figures for its Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries placed logging highest on the list of deadly occupations. Workers in the […]
Facts and safety tips for New Jersey pedestrians
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Taking walks can be a healthy exercise. However, pedestrians walking near roadways face the risk of being hit and injured or killed by a vehicle. In fact, in 2013, about 4,700 pedestrians around the country died in a […]
The truth about motorcycle operation in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. It may seem as if riders wear leather and ride big bikes to be cool. However, leather is worn for insulation protection and big bikes are only suitable for experienced drivers. Inexperienced riders who attempt to ride a […]
How self-driving cars may change the insurance industry
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, May 16, 2016. Some New Jersey motorists who have been following the development of self-driving cars might wonder if they will need to have insurance on the vehicles. Self-driving cars may change the auto insurance industry, but they are unlikely […]
Worker injuries and fatalities still a major hurdle for employers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Although there have been many major improvements when it comes to worker safety since the labor movement, New Jersey employees are still at risk for workplace injuries and fatalities. While injuries and fatalities should continue to decline, the […]
Truck accident injuries rise as fatalities fall
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, May 9, 2016. Sophisticated technology and innovative safety features have helped to make the roads of New Jersey safer in recent years. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report reveals that the number of truck accident injuries surged by 21 percent […]
Preventing worker deaths in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the workplace fatality rate rose in 2014, which represents the first increase since 2010. Furthermore, the total number of deaths was the highest since 2008. The vast majority of those who […]