Personal Injury Firm Blog

• Apr 19, 2023
• CNBC

For years, Amazon warehouse staffers have complained about unsafe working conditions and the injury risks they face. And, while Amazon claims its injury rate is coming down, facility-level data released last month from the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration underscores worker concerns.

• Apr 13, 2023
• Antonucci Law

When it comes to maneuvering through the intricate landscape of personal injury law, having a steadfast and experienced legal team by your side is paramount. Antonucci Law proudly stands as a beacon of trust and expertise, now extending its unparalleled commitment and proficiency in personal injury cases to Irvington, NJ, and its surrounding communities.

• Apr 12, 2023
• Antonucci Law

When you are injured, learning about your legal rights from an experienced Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible can help you through what is a difficult and confusing time. It is important to reach out to an experienced Personal Injury lawyer for support and legal representation.

• Apr 07, 2023
• The Hill

Under the complex changes, set to roll out over the course of the next three years, CMS will enact what it calls “commonsense updates” to its payment model. This will include transitioning to using diagnosis codes that align with the rest of the health care system and implementing new data, which the agency says is more accurate at predicting health care costs.

• Apr 06, 2023
• CBS News

Most remote workers may not have as much privacy as they might think while doing their jobs from home. At the start of the pandemic, when virtually all white-collar professionals were sent home from corporate offices, many employers — leery of workers' self-discipline — invested in monitoring software to track their every move, lest they engage in personal activities while on the clock.

• Apr 06, 2023
• MarketWatch

A new study by a Duke University researcher looked at how hundreds of managers decided to dole out tasks - and "loyal" workers may want to take note.

• Apr 05, 2023
• Patch

New Jersey drivers can now show police a digital version of their motor vehicle registration if they're pulled over or appear in court, the state Motor Vehicle Commission announced.

• Apr 05, 2023
• Antonucci Law

“Pain and suffering” are critical elements of any personal injury case. A frequent question asked by our clients is “what exactly qualifies as pain and suffering and how does it impact my personal injury case?” Antonucci Law’s Personal Injury Attorneys provide our clients with detailed answers which take into consideration the clients’ personal facts and circumstances. If you would like to speak to one of our experienced personal injury attorneys about the specifics of your case as to all issues including pain and suffering, contact us today.

• Mar 22, 2023
• Antonucci Law

When you are in an accident with a commercial truck, the damage to your property and your person can be far more severe than when you are in a collision with another passenger vehicle. How do you begin to navigate the complexities of pursuing compensation from a trucking company while you are recovering from your injuries? The experts at Antonucci Law can help. Keep reading to learn more about some important statistics about truck accidents, and if you have been hit by a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle, contact our track accident law firm in New Jersey for expert assistance.

• Mar 13, 2023

Successfully navigating the complexities of personal injury law requires the support of a dedicated and seasoned legal team. Antonucci Law proudly serves as a trusted beacon of expertise, expanding our dedication to Hillside, NJ, and the nearby communities. Our Hillside law firm is strategically positioned to offer easily accessible legal counsel, committed to customizing our approach to address the distinct needs and circumstances of every personal injury case.

• Mar 09, 2023
• The New York Times

Slaughterhouses, construction sites, factories. A Times investigation has found that migrant children have been thrust into jobs in some of the most demanding workplaces in the United States. How did this crisis in child labor develop? And now that it has been exposed, what is being done to tackle the problem?

• Mar 05, 2023
• Yahoo Finance

While more companies are offering pay ranges in their job postings, many are doing it begrudgingly. Many others don’t even see a reason why. A new Payscale survey found that 45% of employers now include that salary information in job ads, more than double the number (22%) that did a year ago. But 18% of those only do it when they are required by law, according to the report.

• Mar 03, 2023
• Yahoo Finance

CFOs are concerned about compliance risks. And at a time when talent, pay, and compensation are top of mind, the highest court in the U.S. is weighing in on employment laws. “Frankly, every employer should review their wage and hour compliance on a fairly regular basis because the laws are complicated, as evidenced by this Supreme Court decision; and the laws are subject to different interpretations and change,” says Alex Granovsky, a labor and employment attorney at Granovsky & Sundaresh PLLC.

• Feb 28, 2023
• New York Post

The latest workplace trend is coming in hot. Rather than hire new workers, employers are reallocating current employees to take on new projects or jobs within the company on a temporary or permanent basis. “I think [quiet hiring] is a phenomenal idea,” said Alex Salas, executive board member of Society for Human Resource Management’s New York City chapter, a professional HR membership association. “One of the things I’ve heard is people getting bored at their job.

• Feb 18, 2023
• Antonucci Law

When it comes to navigating the intricate world of personal injury law in Carteret, NJ, Antonucci Law stands out as a dependable and skilled legal partner. Our law firm, strategically positioned to serve Carteret and its neighboring areas, is dedicated to offering swift and expert legal guidance to individuals grappling with personal injury challenges. Antonucci Law recognizes the unique aspects of each case and is committed to tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs of our clients in Carteret.

• Feb 17, 2023
• nj.com

Locomotive engineers, who were a hot commodity for NJ Transit to hire four years ago, are upset with a salary offer from NJ Transit and may start voting with their feet, either by taking jobs with other commuter railroads that pay more, or going on strike, union leaders said. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen officials said the union could strike over negotiations that have dragged on for three years.

• Feb 13, 2023
• CNN

US regulators have fined Mars Wrigley, the maker of Snickers and Skittles after two workers fell into a tank of chocolate at its Pennsylvania factory last June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined the confectionery and chewing gum maker $14,500 for the incident, which it described as “serious” in a report. “Employees of an outside employer, I.K. Stoltzfus Service Corp., cleaned tanks, including the Dove chocolate batching 20-micron tank, owned by the onsite/host employer, Mars Wrigley,” the report said.

• Feb 13, 2023
• Antonucci Law

Traversing the complex terrain of personal injury law requires a seasoned and committed legal team with a deep understanding of the unique aspects of your case. Antonucci Law warmly welcomes you as your trusted ally in Cranford, NJ, and its neighboring regions. Located strategically in close proximity, our Cranford law firm is dedicated to delivering prompt and expert legal guidance for individuals pursuing justice in personal injury matters.

• Feb 12, 2023
• MarketWatch

Denial runs deep when it comes to money and retirement. Older adults are working longer, but at first blush they contend they are working because they want to. Only when pressed do they admit they need the money. That’s according to a study by Voya Cares, a program of Voya Financial Inc. that provides resources and advocacy for disability inclusion, and Easterseals, one of the nation’s leading disability and community services providers.

• Feb 06, 2023
• northjersey.com

After months of lobbying and legislative wrangling, state lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill aimed at beefing up protections for warehouse workers and other temporary staff. The so-called “temp worker bill of rights” had failed to garner enough votes in the state Senate three times in recent months. But it finally won approval after Sen. Vince Polistina, an Atlantic County Republican, joined its Democratic supporters in a vote at the Statehouse in Trenton.