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Posted at: 7/9/2025 10:00 AM
There is a second aspect to Workers’ Compensation known as occupational disease. An occupational disease is usually an illness brought on over time.
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Planning for the Unexpected: Protecting Your College Student’s Health Rights
Posted at: 7/3/2025 12:00 PM
Sending your child off to college marks a new chapter—but it also marks a legal milestone. Once your child turns 18, you no longer have automatic authority to make medical decisions or access their health records, even in an emergency. That’s where a Health Care Proxy comes in. At MCV Law, we often ask, “Who will speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself?” The same question applies to your college-age child. A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that allows your child to name someone t
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Ladder Falls on the Job: Your Rights After a Worksite Injury
Posted at: 6/26/2025 11:00 AM
Ladders are a common tool on construction sites, in warehouses, and across many other work environments—but when they’re not properly provided or maintained, they become a serious safety risk. Falls from ladders are among the leading causes of job site injuries in New York and can result in life-altering consequences. At MCV Law, we’ve represented workers who suffered serious injuries from ladder falls—fractures, spinal injuries, surgeries, and long recovery periods. These cases aren’t just un
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Falls at Work: Your Rights Under New York Workers’ Compensation Law
Posted at: 6/24/2025 10:00 AM
Falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries—and they can happen in nearly any setting, from a construction site to an office building. Whether it’s a slip on an icy parking lot, a trip on uneven flooring, or a fall from height, the results can be serious. Injuries from workplace falls often include broken bones, back and neck injuries, head trauma, or long-term joint damage. At MCV Law, we understand how disruptive a fall at work can be—not just physically, but financially an
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Don’t Miss a Step in Your Eviction Case
Posted at: 6/18/2025 9:30 AM
Every eviction case follows several steps. Failure to follow the correct steps could result in an expensive mistake that you might not discover until weeks or months later when your case gets dismissed. The first step begins with you. A landlord must specifically document the tenant behavior that will form the basis for an eviction. This could include lease violations, nonpayment, or nuisance conduct. If the tenant didn’t pay, you’ll have to prove that with your “five-day late notice” certifi