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Most Health Clubs Must have a Defibrillator on the Premises
Posted at: 4/22/2014 4:35 PM
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?
Posted at: 3/31/2014 4:32 PM
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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Do I Have the Right to Get a Copy of My Medical Records?
Posted at: 3/19/2014 4:27 PM
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
Posted at: 3/6/2014 5:25 PM
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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Subpoenas – What are they and what are my rights?
Posted at: 1/31/2014 5:14 PM
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