On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Friday, December 30, 2016. Prisoners in New Jersey and elsewhere across the nation could soon find relief from the possible need to address large child support balances following release from incarceration, but it is unclear just how long the pathway to such relief […]
Archives for December 2016
Final rule regarding recordkeeping is issued
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Workers in New Jersey should know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule that clarifies employers’ continuous obligation to create and maintain information regarding workplace illnesses and injuries. The rule includes only compliance […]
Is the Snapchat speed filter dangerous?
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Safety experts fear the Snapchat speed filter is encouraging dangerous driving in New Jersey and across the U.S. The filter has been linked to car crashes over the last two years. In late October, a 22-year-old Florida […]
How to reduce workplace safety risks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, December 19, 2016. Workplace safety is a concern of employees and employers in New Jersey. It’s important for both to understand how insurance companies assess the workplace risks associated with improving occupational safety and lessening costs. During the past 10 years, […]
How a move might disrupt visitation after a divorce
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Friday, December 16, 2016. When they divorce, New Jersey parents might plan to remain near one another so that their children do not undergo too much disruption. If a custodial parent decides to move due to an involvement with a new partner, this […]
OSHA investigation reveals chronic unsafe conditions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. New Jersey residents who believe that their bosses follow safety regulations may be interested to hear about a case reported by the U.S. Department of Labor in December. The incident involved Central Transport LLC, a shipping company that […]
The 10 most dangerous states for driving
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 12, 2016. New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that the Northeast is a relatively safe area of the country to drive in. According to a study on traffic fatality rates, the two safest states to drive in […]
Reducing injury risk while working with fire
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, December 9, 2016. Those performing hot work in New Jersey or elsewhere may need to take precautions to ensure that they can perform their work safely. Welding or soldering could leave a worker vulnerable to burns because of the heat needed […]
Entertainment industry risks
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. New Jersey residents may not be aware of the financial setbacks in Hollywood that are resulting in dangerous conditions on the sets of some of TV and film’s most famous productions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health […]