MCV Law Blog
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What Is Social Security Disability? What Are The Eligibility Requirements For SSD?
Social Security Disability is a federal benefits program, managed by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly benefits for disabled workers and certain members of their family. To be eligible for…
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How is my Schedule Loss of Use Calculated?
Many workers suffer injuries which lend themselves to a schedule loss of use. These cases typically involve injuries to the hands, arms, feet, legs, eyes, thumbs, fingers, and for hearing loss.…
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How Much Does Workers’ Comp. Pay Per Week?
The Workers’ Compensation Law is a wage replacement statute, thereby allowing injured workers to collect weekly benefits if an on-the-job injury prevents them from working. These are referred to as “lost wage benefits.”…
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Suing Your Employer: Can an Injured Employee Sue their Employer?
In New York State, the Workers’ Compensation Law is an employee’s sole legal remedy for an injury that occurs on the job. What this means is that an injured employee cannot sue a co-employee or employer for negligence…
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Under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, there is a two-tier statute of limitations: Pursuant to Section 18 of the Law, you have 30 days from the date of accident or knowing that you have a work-related sickness or…
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What if My Injury Occurs Off Premises?
The law providers for Workers’ Compensation benefits for all injuries or illness that arise from or occur during the course of employment. This does not mean that the accident or illness has to occur at any particular place. Many people don’t work in a…
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What is Workers’ Compensation?
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Law is the exclusive remedy of an employee who is injured or made sick while at work in New York State. “Exclusive remedy” means that, by law, you cannot sue your employer for an injury or illness that…
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Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance Mandatory for Employers?
In New York State, anyone with an employee is required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance. If you are a sole owner or stockholder of a company, you do not need insurance for yourself, although it is required for…
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What if I am Injured in an Auto or Truck Accident While Working?
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in the course of your employment, New York State provides No-Fault Benefits in addition to Workers’ Compensation Benefits. No-Fault Benefits are provided by the…
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MCV Law: What if I had More than One Employer When I Was Hurt?
Many injuries cause workers to not only lose time from one job, but may also cause them to lose time from a second job. Under the law, the lost time from the second job is also compensable. This is known as…