Anyone in New Jersey who keeps up on the progress of semi-autonomous vehicle technology has likely heard of the accident in Utah that occurred in May. The driver of a Tesla Model S had Autopilot engaged but collided with a fire truck, suffering a broken ankle. She admitted that at the time of the crash, […]
Archives for May 2018
Child support can be critical for kids’ well-being
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Child support offers a way for many New Jersey single parents to make ends meet. While this financial assistance can be an important part of setting up a formal custody and childcare agreement after a separation, many people are […]
Texting and driving hits peak during afternoon rush hour
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Texting-and-Driving Accidents on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Drivemode, the developer of an app that allows for hands-free phone use in the car, has new data on texting habits among drivers. It appears that drivers text most often during the afternoon rush hour, from approximately 3 […]
Distractions are leading to rise in pedestrian deaths
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Residents of New Jersey should be more careful on the roads, according to a new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Recent data shows that distractions are leading to more pedestrian deaths. In 2017, there were an […]
Documentary deals with the inequalities of child support
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. According to research conducted by the Urban Institute, about 70 percent of delinquent child support in New Jersey and around the country is owed by noncustodial parents who either report no income or earn less than $10,000. Other studies […]
Seat belts could save crash victims from severe liver injury
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, May 14, 2018. Considering that auto accidents send some 2 million Americans to emergency rooms every year, New Jersey drivers may want to think twice about neglecting to use their seat belts. Researchers at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn have released a […]
Old Ford pickups may be under airbag recall
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Drivers in New Jersey may be aware of the ongoing Takata airbag recall. Defective airbag inflators made by Takata Corp. can explode upon impact, sending metal shards into the occupants and seriously injuring or killing them. To date, […]
Reasons to establish paternity and how to do it
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Monday, May 7, 2018. There are a number of reasons that either a mother or a father in New Jersey might want to establish paternity if the parents are not married. Establishing paternity is the first step in obtaining child support, but the […]
Wearable devices can’t make texting behind the wheel safe
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Many New Jersey drivers are well aware of the risks of texting while driving, especially after major public awareness campaigns and the passage of legislation to make handheld mobile use behind the wheel illegal. However, the appeal […]
Tips to keep in mind when dividing retirement accounts
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Property Division on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. When a New Jersey couple gets a divorce, they might have retirement accounts that need to be divided. For some couples, a retirement account may be the largest asset they own. However, it is important that it is […]