MCV Law News and Insights

  • How to File a NY Workers' Comp Claim: The C-3 Form Step-by-Step

    Posted at: 9/29/2026 12:30 PM

    Congratulations to Our 2026 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars! MCV Law is proud to celebrate four of our attorneys who have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026 in New York State:• Christopher Stringham – selected to Super Lawyers for the fourth year in a row• Bethany Nicoletti – selected as a Rising Star for the fourth year in a row• Alicia Loomis – selected as a Rising Star for the second year in a row• Grace Salerno – selected as a first-time Rising StarSuper Lawyers is an exclusive list,

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  • Client and legal counsel attending an in-person workers' compensation hearing

    What to Expect at a NY Workers' Comp Board Hearing

    Posted at: 9/29/2026 12:30 PM

    Quick Answer: A NY Workers' Comp Board hearing is a proceeding where a Workers' Compensation Law Judge reviews a disputed part of your claim and issues a decision. Hearings happen when the insurance carrier disputes your injury, denies treatment, or contests your ability to work. The judge's ruling is legally binding unless a party appeals it within 30 days. A NY Workers' Comp Board hearing is scheduled when the insurance carrier disputes some part of your claim rather than approving it as fi

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  • construction worker with shoulder pain

    Work Related Shoulder Injuries in NY

    Posted at: 8/20/2026 10:00 AM

    Shoulder injuries are common workplace injuries that can affect your ability to work, perform everyday activities, and earn a living. A shoulder injury can happen because of a specific workplace accident, such as a fall or lifting injury, or develop over time from repetitive work activities. Work-related shoulder injuries can range from strains and sprains to rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries, dislocations, fractures, and other conditions that may require surgery or extended treatment. If

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  • a fender bender and the cars' drivers on their phones

    What Should You Do After a Car Accident in New York? 6 Steps That Can Protect Your Health and Your Claim

    Posted at: 8/13/2026 8:35 AM

    Car accidents are stressful, and it's easy to make spur-of-the-moment decisions which could affect your health or your ability to recover compensation later.  Regardless of whether your crash seems minor or involves serious injuries, knowing what to do immediately afterward can make a significant difference. If another driver's negligence caused your injuries, taking the right steps can help protect both your recovery and your legal rights. Here's what you should know. Quick Answer If you'v

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  • How to File a NY Workers' Comp Claim: The C-3 Form Step-by-Step

    Posted at: 8/13/2026 8:35 AM

    The NY Workers Comp C-3 form is the document that puts your name, your injury, and your claim into the Workers' Compensation Board's system. Without it, the WCB has no case. Your employer's accident report starts an insurance file. Your C-3 starts your legal claim. Quick Answer: What Is the NY Workers' Comp C-3 Form? The NY workers' comp C-3 form is the Employee Claim form that injured workers file with the New York Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) to formally open a workers' compensation cas

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