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Starting the Conversation: How to Ask a Loved One to be Guardian to Your Children
Posted at: 5/20/2025 9:00 AM
Asking a family member or a close friend to be guardian to your children in the event you are no longer here is one of the most difficult decisions parents can make when working on their Estate Plan. A good starting point would be to think about the most important aspects of your children’s lives – family life, education, religious/spiritual life, exposure to the arts and sciences, participating in sports, allowing them to follow their dreams and aspirations. Who would be the individual(s) wh
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Legal Options When a Tenant Damages Your Rental Property
Posted at: 5/19/2025 10:00 AM
Entrusting others with your property brings the risk that they won’t care for it as you would. While loaning your car to a trusted friend might bring minimal risk, renting property to malicious tenants could leave you with substantial damages as well as substantial repair bills. Landlords may discover damage during the term of tenancy, or more often, only after tenants leave. Then the question arises “What can I do?” Some damage may qualify as a crime. Often local law enforcement will declin
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How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help After a Bicycle Accident in New York
Posted at: 5/15/2025 9:30 AM
Bicycling through Central New York is a popular, eco-friendly way to get around—but it can also be dangerous. Every year, hundreds of cyclists are injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers, unsafe road conditions, or negligent motorists. Between 2010 and 2024, cyclist deaths increased by 87% across the United States, with 83% of those fatalities occurring in urban areas. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming: medical bills, lost wages, and the
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Should I Settle My NY Workers' Compensation Case with a Section 32?
Posted at: 5/13/2025 10:00 AM
One of the first questions we often get from new or potential clients is whether they are entitled to a settlement after a workplace injury. The quick answer that they often get initially is, "maybe", because not every case results in a settlement under NYS Workers’ Compensation Law. A "settlement" or Section 32 Agreement, as it is known under NYS Workers' Compensation Law, is not a guaranteed outcome. This is not to say that it is not a common outcome, just that every case does not close with
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Filing Your SSD Application
Posted at: 5/9/2025 9:30 AM
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is often a complex and frustrating process. Even applicants with serious, qualifying conditions are denied due to simple errors or missing information. At MCV Law, we’ve seen firsthand how common mistakes can delay or derail a disability claim—sometimes permanently. Whether you’re applying for the first time or preparing to appeal a denial, understanding the most frequent missteps can give you a better chance at securing the benefits you nee