Just because the elderly are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 doesn’t mean all nursing home residents will inevitably contract the virus. Facilities that follow all recommended guidelines for containing existing cases and preventing new ones can protect their residents and staff amid the outbreak. But what if your loved one’s nursing home waited too...Read More
The spread of COVID-19 and our country’s response to it have impacted American lives in countless ways. Everything from buying groceries to educating children has been modified in an attempt to protect society as a whole. Unfortunately for those in the midst of divorce, legal proceedings have not been immune to the changing times. Whether...Read More
At LoTempio P.C. Law Group, our office is here to assist you during this difficult time. Recently, many questions have arisen regarding how people can safely execute estate planning documents. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14 which temporarily allows for the remote witnessing of Wills, Trusts, Health...Read More
As part of New York Pause, Family Courts are closed in all counties in New York. Each Court is taking Abuse and Neglect cases brought by the Department of Social Services and serious Juvenile Delinquency proceedings. In Erie County, domestic violence matters are processed at the Family Justice Center. They are available at 716 558...Read More
There’s always a lot to in the wake of a wreck, from securing alternative transportation to repairing the damage. It’s so easy to get caught up in the minutia, in fact, that victims often forget to take care of themselves. Regardless of the circumstances, though, your first priority following an accident should be your health....Read More
In the event of a motorcycle accident, a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 67 percent and the risk of death by 37 percent. While such statistics are reassuring, they ultimately serve as a reminder that no gear is 100 percent effective at preventing catastrophic—and sometimes fatal—injury. If you sustained a traumatic...Read More
