MCV Law Blog
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Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits if I suffer from Guillain Barre Syndrome?
Guillain Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) is a very serious autoimmune disorder that causes your immune system to attack your nervous system. GBS results in widespread tingling and weakness of extremities which can lead to pain and even paralysis. The symptoms of this condition may include…
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Most Health Clubs Must have a Defibrillator on the Premises
Health clubs with 500 or more members must have an Automated External Defibrillator (“AED”) on the premises pursuant to the General Business Law and the Public Health Law. An AED is a portable medical device for delivery of an electroshock to restart normal heart rhythm.…
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What does Alleged Onset Date mean?
The alleged onset date is the date that you claim you became disabled when you filed your application for Social Security Benefits. This date is important as it will determine how much you receive in retroactive benefits. With Social Security Disability, you can receive retroactive…
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Who is allowed to look at my medical information?
In our last blog, we talked about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) that gives you rights over your health information. With a few exceptions, you have the right to inspect, review and get a copy of your medical records and billing records…
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Do I Have the Right to get a Copy of My Medical Records?
Yes! The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) gives you rights over your health information. With a few exceptions, you have the right to inspect, review and get a copy of your medical records and billing records. If you would like a copy of your…
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MCV Law is proud to be a sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Syracuse Heart Walk
The event is on Saturday the 22nd of March at the Onondaga Community College Campus. Registration begins at 8:00 am in the SRC Arena. The walk itself is two laps around the campus. Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP is sponsoring the Social Media Booth.…
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In New York State, in order to make a claim against another driver, one of the elements that you will need to prove is that you have met the serious injury threshold. New York Insurance Law Section 5102(d) defines serious injury in nine categories. Therefore, you must satisfy at least one of…
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Can I still get a home inspection if buying a home “as is”?
An issue that frequently arises early on in real estate transactions is when the seller wants to sell their home “as is” and the buyer wants to have a home inspection. More often than not these seemingly adverse positions can lead to the contract needlessly falling apart…
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Subpoenas – What are they and what are my rights?
Many people have heard of subpoenas before, but few know their legal effect. A subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to comply with certain requests. Subpoenas can be either judicial, issued by a judge, or non-judicial, a subpoena not issued by a judge, clerk, or…
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What to do if your minor child received a speeding ticket and pleaded guilty without your knowledge
Question: My teenage daughter just got her license two months ago, received a speeding ticket and did not want her parents to know so she went to court and plead guilty to the ticket. I subsequently found out about it. Is there anything I can do at this time to help her and myself, since she is covered under my auto insurance?…