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    Staying Safe During the Summer: Common Seasonal Injury Risks and Your Legal Rights

    Posted at: 7/1/2025 4:00 PM

    Summer in Central New York brings more than sunshine and long weekends, but it also brings a sharp increase in certain types of personal injuries. Whether it's road construction, outdoor activities, or increased foot traffic in busy areas, summer presents a range of potential hazards. At MCV Law, our experienced Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation teams understand the impact these accidents can have on your health, finances, and future. Here's what you need to know about common summer in

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    Ladder Falls on the Job: Your Rights After a Worksite Injury

    Posted at: 6/26/2025 11:00 AM

    Ladders are a common tool on construction sites, in warehouses, and across many other work environments—but when they’re not properly provided or maintained, they become a serious safety risk. Falls from ladders are among the leading causes of job site injuries in New York and can result in life-altering consequences. At MCV Law, we’ve represented workers who suffered serious injuries from ladder falls—fractures, spinal injuries, surgeries, and long recovery periods. These cases aren’t just un

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    Falls at Work: Your Rights Under New York Workers’ Compensation Law

    Posted at: 6/24/2025 10:00 AM

    Falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries—and they can happen in nearly any setting, from a construction site to an office building. Whether it’s a slip on an icy parking lot, a trip on uneven flooring, or a fall from height, the results can be serious. Injuries from workplace falls often include broken bones, back and neck injuries, head trauma, or long-term joint damage. At MCV Law, we understand how disruptive a fall at work can be—not just physically, but financially an

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  • Don’t Miss a Step in Your Eviction Case

    Posted at: 6/18/2025 9:30 AM

    Every eviction case follows several steps. Failure to follow the correct steps could result in an expensive mistake that you might not discover until weeks or months later when your case gets dismissed. The first step begins with you. A landlord must specifically document the tenant behavior that will form the basis for an eviction. This could include lease violations, nonpayment, or nuisance conduct. If the tenant didn’t pay, you’ll have to prove that with your “five-day late notice” certifi

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    2025 Workers’ Compensation Rate Changes: What Injured Workers Need to Know

    Posted at: 6/17/2025 10:00 AM

    Good news for injured workers. Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum weekly Workers’ Compensation rate increased from $275.00 per week to $325.00 per week. This means that for all workers who suffer a work injury on or after January 1, 2025, their Workers’ Compensation benefit cannot be less than $325.00 per week. This change is a significant benefit for injured workers, as the rate was $150.00 per week for over a decade. Additionally, effective July 1, 2025, the maximum weekly Workers’ Com

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