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  • A construction worker holding a heavy bag over his shoulder and holding his back in pain

    Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation If I Am at Fault?

    Posted at: 4/25/2025 9:00 AM

    Generally, you are still entitled to Workers’ Compensation in New York State even if the accident is your fault. The Workers' Compensation Law was passed by the New York State Legislature in 1914 as a compromise between employee and employer interests. As part of the compromise, employees in most instances lost the right to sue their employers for negligence resulting in injury, illness, or disability. In return, employees generally receive payment from Workers' Compensation without regard to

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  • An older woman looking at a framed photo for a "First 4 Steps an Executor Should Take During the Estate Administration Process" blog post

    The First 4 Steps an Executor Should Take During the Estate Administration Process

    Posted at: 4/18/2025 9:00 AM

    Serving as an executor of an estate is both an honor and a serious responsibility. To effectively carry out this role, it’s important to approach the estate administration process methodically. Here are the first four steps to guide you through the initial stages. Take a Moment for YourselfWhen drafting their Will, people generally appoint a trusted loved one to serve as executor. If you were close to the individual who has passed away after leaving you in charge of administering their estate

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  • Creating Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients: CLE Presented by Alicia Loomis

    Creating Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients: CLE Presented by Alicia Loomis

    Posted at: 4/17/2025 2:00 PM

    On April 12, 2025, MCV Law attorney Alicia L. Loomis presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar titled "Creating Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Clients" at the New York Injured Workers’ Bar Association’s Spring CLE Conference in Buffalo, NY. This presentation offered participants a foundational understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, covering gender identity, gender expression, and current terminology. Alicia also shared practical, approachable steps that attorneys can take to ensure their

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  • A man at work looking distressed for the Understanding FROI-04: What It Means When Your Work Injury Claim Is Denied blog post

    Understanding FROI-04: What It Means When Your Work Injury Claim Is Denied

    Posted at: 4/14/2025 10:00 AM

    You went to work like any other day…to do your job, earn a paycheck and take care of your family. But today, you had an accident at work, injuring your knee. Your coworker saw you fall. Your employer was notified, and they helped you complete an accident report. You had pain but you thought it would go away. But that night your pain got worse, so your spouse urged you to go to an emergency room. When you arrived, you informed the doctors of your accident earlier that day at work. The doctors

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  • Has your tenant ever called Code Enforcement? Now your tenant can be Code Enforcement blog post

    Has Your Tenant Ever Called Code Enforcement? Now Your Tenant Can Be Code Enforcement.

    Posted at: 4/9/2025 9:30 AM

    New York landlords have long known that tenants behind in their rent payments often develop a sudden interest in calling Code Enforcement to complain about property conditions. Now, thanks to a powerful new weapon placed in your tenant’s hands, they can become Code Enforcement. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Article 7-D “Special Proceedings by Tenants for Judgment Directing Repairs of Conditions and Other Relief in Residential Property Constituting Violation of Applicable Local or

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