Understanding Social Security
If you are planning to take Social Security Retirement Benefits before full retirement age, are you doing this because you want to stop working or...
Will my receiving a pension affect my Social Security early retirement benefits?
I was asked this question recently by an individual who took early Social Security in the middle of last year, but also received a small...
New York Workers Compensation… it is more than forms: Family of C-4’s
While the New York Workers Compensation Law requires prompt medical treatment, injured workers often find their medical treatment anything but prompt. In the last few...
What to do Before Filling Out a C-3 Form for New York Workers’ Compensation
Injured workers often contact our office regarding multiple forms that they have received. Some of the forms are sent to them directly by the New...
Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits if I suffer from Guillain Barre Syndrome?
MCV Law’s Social Security Disability lawyers are here to help you understand the Social Security Administration’s eligibility standards, navigate the Social Security Disability application process,...
Most Health Clubs Must have a Defibrillator on the Premises
Health Clubs with 500+ Members Must Have AED Health clubs with 500 or more members must have an Automated External Defibrillator (“AED”) on the premises...
What does Alleged Onset Date mean?
MCV Law’s Social Security Disability attorneys are here for SSD claimants from around the country. For guidance on onset dates, their effects on Social Security...
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...
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...
Social Security Disability and Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be at times. Not all migraines are severe, but sometimes the headaches are so...
How Workers’ Compensation Affects My Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of...
Independent Doctor Medical Exams – Workers’ Compensation
I am often asked my thoughts on independent medical exams. I question how any doctor can be considered “independent,” so it is necessary to discern...