On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Property Division on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. When a New Jersey couple divorces, it may be difficult to decide what to do with the marital house. For some, it is easier to let the other person have the house and handle the mortgage regardless of […]
Archives for June 2016
Adopting a team approach to workplace safety
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, June 27, 2016. A rule introduced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in May 2016 has highlighted the safety challenges faced by employers in New Jersey and around the country. The goal of the rule is to modernize the way […]
Nurses face many workplace dangers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. New Jersey nurses face many on-the-job hazards every day. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, hospital health care workers around the country were the victims in more than 250,000 reported work-related injuries and illnesses in […]
Outdoor workers face double threat of heat and lightning
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, June 20, 2016. Road crews, agricultural workers, construction laborers, and all outdoor workers in New Jersey need to take safety precautions when the weather heats up. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach efforts to ensure that […]
U.S. Labor Department proposes new mine safety rules
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. On June 7, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed new rules that would improve on-the-job safety for miners in New Jersey and across the country. The rules would require better workplace inspections and documentation by mining companies. Between […]
Prescriptions of opioids decrease in New Jersey, other states
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, June 13, 2016. In a study that looked at prescriptions of opioids for workers’ compensation claims in New Jersey and 24 other states, data demonstrated that the number of prescriptions given for the medications has fallen. The decrease comes with increasing […]
Automakers are knowingly installing defective air bags
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Friday, June 10, 2016. Some New Jersey motorists might have cause to be concerned about the safety of their new vehicles. Typically, people worry less about this issue when they purchase a new car, but it has been discovered that at least […]
Roads getting more dangerous in New Jersey and across U.S.
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. According to the National Safety Council, the nation’s roadways are becoming more dangerous for motorists. It used data from January to June of 2015 that said 19,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents during that time period. […]
Rapper’s ex seeks additional child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Thursday, June 2, 2016. New Jersey residents may have heard that the ex of rapper 50 Cent has requested additional child support for their 19-year-old son. Though in most cases, child support commitment ends when the child turns 18, in this case, financial […]