I’m Being Paid – Why Do I Need a Hearing?
Often times, the insurance company may initiate payment to you while you are out of work without any direction by the court. However, it is...
Labor Market Attachment for Injured Workers with a Temporary or Permanent Partial Disability
Recently, many of our clients have asked questions about their obligation to seek work or show that they are attached to the Labor market. The...
Am I Really an Independent Contractor?
A recent study published in workerscompensation.com suggest that only 17% of small businesses purchase the workers compensation insurance that is required. In New York, every...
SUM Insurance Coverage – What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
SUM coverage stands for Supplemental Underinsured Motorist coverage. Its partner is UM insurance coverage, which stands for Uninsured Motorist coverage. In 1993, the New York...
What happens if my treatment is denied in a NYS Workers’ Compensation case?
A common occurrence in a New York Workers’ Compensation claim is for an injured worker to have treatment denied by the insurance company. There are a number...
If I have been injured in a car accident, what is the 90/180 Rule?
As of May 27th, 2026, New York has seen changes to motor vehicle and insurance law that eliminates the 90/180 Rule. This blog is for...
If I have been injured in a car accident, does the person who hit me pay for my medical and lost wages?
If I have been injured in a car accident, does the person who hit me pay for my medical and lost wages? The short answer...
If I have been injured in a car accident, how do I pay for my medical treatment?
We talked in our last blog that Personal Injury Protection (PIP), also known as No-Fault, is mandatory on every insured vehicle in New York State....
If I have been injured in a car accident, how do I get my lost wages?
If you have been injured in a car accident, No-Fault, with certain limitations, will pay your medical bills regardless of fault. In addition, No-Fault will...
How to Appeal a Social Security Denial
Applications, hearings, and appeals are the MCV Law Social Security Disability team’s primary services. If your claim has been denied, connect with our team for...
Social Security Disability benefits for older workers
MCV Law’s Social Security Disability team works to win SSDI benefits for clients from around the country. If you are interested in filing a claim...
Trial Work Period
The Trial Work Period is a program where Social Security allows SSDI beneficiaries to try to return to work without losing their benefits. During the...