MCV Law News and Insights

  • Charity for Children

    MCV Law Supports Charity for Children

    Posted at: 11/14/2013 4:57 PM

    This past Monday, November 11th 2013, was Veteran’s Day. Not only did our firm salute our clients, co-workers, family and friends who have served our Nation, we also used the evening to attend the annual Charity for Children Event, “Evening of Cuisine”.

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    How Workers' Compensation Affects My Social Security Disability Benefits

    Posted at: 11/8/2013 4:54 PM

    If you are receiving Worker’s Compensation benefits and file for Social Security disability benefits, you may not be able to collect the maximum amount of Social Security benefits. Between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability, you may only receive up to

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  • William W. Crossett

    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    Posted at: 11/1/2013 2:11 PM

    With enrollment now open, I have been asked why the New York State site https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ requests information about Workers’ Compensation claims. While the ACA is new law, the principle that Workers’ Compensation is the primary payer is not

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  • William W. Crossett IV

    Independent Doctor Medical Exams - Workers' Compensation

    Posted at: 9/23/2013 1:55 PM

    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 what independent means. Independence is most often defined as being free from outside control and, in the

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    Reduced Retirement Benefits and Social Security Disability

    Posted at: 9/12/2013 1:52 PM

    Recently I spoke with an individual who had opted to take their reduced old age benefit upon turning 62. Subsequently, this person developed a debilitating condition that prevented them from working. The question was can the individual now apply for

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