MCV Law Blog
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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…
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If you have been involved in a car accident with property damage there is a chance that you have heard the term subrogation. You may not know what that means, or why someone is contacting you about the claim, but don’t be worried…
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Should I have Renter’s Insurance?
Everyone who rents an apartment or a house should have renter’s insurance. And yet, if you are like most people, you probably do not have renter’s insurance. Most people are under the illusion that any damages will be…
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What Does Renter’s Insurance Cover?
I recently discussed in the past on my blog that everyone who rents an apartment or a house should have renter’s insurance. A landlord’s insurance will only cover what a landlord owns, and will be limited to the land and…
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Social Security Disability Cases
They don’t file an appeal or don’t timely file an appeal. The process is long and confusing and people get discouraged when they get a denial. People that have good claims get denied, expect to get denied, but don’t place to much…
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Can Creditors Take Social Security Disability Benefits?
When I creditor sues you for a debt and gets a judgment, it can ask your bank to turn over money from your account. This is called a garnishment. If funds in your account are directly deposited by Social Security…
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Common Misconceptions of the Law
Parents are responsible for the negligent acts of their children. While this statement may seem logical, it is untrue. Parents are not responsible for the consequences of their children’s negligent conduct. If, however, the parents own conduct is…