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My Two Cents on Respect and Our Mission
Injured Workers Deserve Respect Overdue, in my opinion, is the conversation about respecting the men and women who are injured every day at work. Injuries...
Just what is Medical treatment and how do I find it?
The law says that an injured worker is entitled to causally-related medical treatment. This simply means medical treatment related to an injury or illness that...
Do I Have to Pay Out-of-Pocket for Treatment During My Workers’ Comp Case?
At Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP, we make sure our clients do not pay out-of-pocket for costs associated with their claims and that they receive...
What can I do when I am on Workers’ Compensation?
Some typical questions include: Should I stay inside? Can I go to the grocery store? Can I drive? Can I watch my grandchildren? Can I...
Is it Disability, Compensation or Something Else?
Should I file for Disability, NYS Workers’ Compensation, or something else? Often people call MCV Law requesting help with a “disability case.” They are injured,...
6 Things to Know about Independent Medical Exams
Do you have an Independent Medical Exam (IME) coming up in relation to your Workers’ Compensation case? Are you wondering what to do, how Independent...
5 Things Every Newly-Injured Worker Should Know
New York Workers’ Compensation The New York Workers’ Compensation System is driven by medical evidence. If you are injured at work, see a doctor right...
Our Predictions for New York Workers Compensation in 2015
The Team at MCV Law and I have put together our predictions for New York Workers’ Compensation in 2015. In 2015 injured workers /claimants will...
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...
11th Annual Evening of Cuisine to benefit Charity for Children
Please join us at the 11th Annual Evening of Cuisine to benefit Charity for Children on November 10th, 6:00 PM at Drumlin’s Country Club. Call...
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...