MCV Law Blog
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Do I have a case? A look at the DNA of a Civil Litigation matter
Many people come to lawyers very quickly after they feel they have been wronged. Although this is VERY important to do as there are a number of time limits, procedures and things that need to occur very shortly after being your property is injured; it is important to ask yourself a few questions before calling MCV so we can help. Over the next few months, I will be walking you through the steps and questions that are important to know and to think about as you wish to pursue a civil litigation m…
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Recognizing Nurses on Nurse Appreciation Day and National Nurse Week
In recognition of Nurse Appreciation Day (May 6) and National Nurse Week (May 6 - 12), MCV Law is honoring the hard work and dedication of nurses.…
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First Things First - I Was Hurt At Work
If you suffer an injury at work, the first thing you must do is a see a doctor immediately.…
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A Schedule Loss of Use is awarded for injuries to the extremities, as well as injures to the eyes and ears. Generally, a SLU is awarded approximately one year after surgery or the date of injury.…
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Injured Workers: Permanency Awards are Inadequate
The Workers' Compensation Alliance has released an important paper with the results of a survey of injured workers about schedule loss of use awards.…
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Crohn's Disease and Social Security Disability
It is possible for an individual suffering from Crohn’s disease to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits.…
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How to Appeal a Decision in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim
You can appeal an Unfavorable decision issued in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim. When the OWCP issues a denial in your claim, they will include information about the four (4) various ways an appeal can be filed.…
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What is a "rationalized medical opinion?" Get quick answers here, and how it could apply to your Workers' Compensation claim.…
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The Recurrence Trap in Federal Workers Compensation Cases
Often, federal employees who try to return to work after their initial injury claim are then advised to file a recurrence form, CA-2a, in order to have their benefits started again. This can be a mistake.…
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Workers' Compensation Denied: What To Do Now?
When a Workers’ Compensation claim is denied, it can create a confusing and frustrating situation for injured workers. However, there still may be a way to reverse this result and obtain Workers’ Compensation benefits.…