MCV Law News and Insights

  • Richard Derrick

    What is Subrogation?

    If you have been involved in a car accident with property damage there is a chance that you have heard the term subrogation. You may not know what that means, or why someone is contacting you about the claim, but don’t be worried

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Social Security Disability Cases

    They don’t file an appeal or don’t timely file an appeal. The process is long and confusing and people get discouraged when they get a denial. People that have good claims get denied, expect to get denied, but don’t place to much

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Can Creditors Take Social Security Disability Benefits?

    When I creditor sues you for a debt and gets a judgment, it can ask your bank to turn over money from your account. This is called a garnishment. If funds in your account are directly deposited by Social Security

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  • James Meggesto

    Common Misconceptions of the Law

    Parents are responsible for the negligent acts of their children. While this statement may seem logical, it is untrue. Parents are not responsible for the consequences of their children’s negligent conduct. If, however, the parents own conduct is

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  • NYSIF Example

    Why is the State Insurance Fund Sending Me a Notice to Have an MRI?

    As of September 30th, 2015, a letter has been going out from the New York State Insurance Fund to its Workers’ Compensation Claimants. This unfortunately worded letter has caused a bit of a panic with claimants who are insured through the State Insurance Fund.

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