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Do I have a case? A look at the DNA of a Civil Litigation matter
DNA of a Civil Litigation Many people come to lawyers very quickly after they feel they have been wronged. Although this is VERY important to do...
NY Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injured and Sick Nurses
May 6th is Nurse Appreciation Day. MCV Law recognizes and appreciates the treatment, dedication and care that nurses provide to our injured clients. When nurses...
First Things First – I Was Hurt At Work
Hurt at Work? See a Doctor First. If you suffer an injury at work, the first thing you must do is a see a doctor...
Schedule Loss of Use
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...
Injured Workers: Permanency Awards are Inadequate
Update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Alliance The WCA has released an important paper with the results of a survey of injured workers about...
Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Crohn’s Disease?
Are you seeking Social Security Disability benefits? MCV Law can help you understand the SSA’s eligibility standards, strengthen your claim, and help you file a...
Rationalized Medical
What is a “rationalized medical opinion?” For Federal Workers injured on the job, you have the burden of establishing that the condition or injury you...
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...
Workers’ Comp and the Proposed NY State Budget
Although the Business Council’s “package” was not included in the budget extender that was passed yesterday, it remains very much in play as the Legislature...
MCV Law Opens Office in Watertown, NY
Update (October 2026): MCV Law’s Watertown office has closed. Clients in Watertown and Jefferson County are served from our Syracuse office at 511 East Fayette...
Social Security Backlog
For those individuals waiting for their Social Security Disability claims to be scheduled for a hearing, they are painfully aware of how long it is taking. President...
Fired While on Workers’ Comp.? Know Your Rights
You can be fired while on Workers’ Comp, but there’s a lot more to consider than what can be provided in a yes-no answer. You...