Returning to work after a summer workplace injury should begin with medical clearance, written work restrictions, and a clear understanding of the duties you can safely perform. Before your first shift back, confirm what your treating health care provider has authorized, what your employer expects, whether your hours or pay will change, and how returning […]
Selling a Buffalo home before fall can be realistic when you begin the legal work in August. Before an accepted offer turns every unresolved item into a deadline, gather ownership records, complete required disclosures, review contract terms, identify title or lien concerns, and plan for repairs, payoffs, possession, and closing. Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & […]
If you teach or work in a Buffalo-area school, New York workers’ compensation may cover medical care and part of your lost wages when an injury or illness arises out of your job. Teachers, aides, paraprofessionals, custodians, nurses, cafeteria workers, bus staff, coaches, administrators, and other school employees can face risks that include falls, lifting […]
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Yes, child support can change before the school year starts in New York, but the return to school does not automatically increase or decrease an existing order. You generally need to show a legally recognized basis for modification, such as a substantial change in circumstances. Depending on the date and terms of your order, you […]
An August home closing in Buffalo can carry a firm personal deadline. You may need to move before school begins, complete another purchase, leave a rental before the lease expires, or close before a mortgage rate lock ends. Even during the final week, the sale can be postponed by lender conditions, title defects, changed closing […]
If you are injured while working at a summer festival, concert, fair, food event, or community celebration in Buffalo, NY, or elsewhere in Western New York, your injury may qualify for New York workers’ compensation benefits. Coverage generally depends on whether you were working as an employee and whether the injury arose out of your […]
A Buffalo real estate contract can become binding soon after it is signed. Its terms may control your deposit, inspection rights, financing duties, closing schedule, possession date, and remedies if the transaction does not proceed. Summer demand can add time pressure because buyers, sellers, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, and moving companies may have crowded schedules. […]
Summer is one of the busiest periods for real estate transactions in Western New York. More homes are often available, families may prefer to move between school years, and longer daylight hours provide more time for showings and inspections. The same activity can place added pressure on lenders, appraisers, inspectors, title professionals, attorneys, and moving […]
A parent who wants to move with a child before the new school year in New York usually needs either the other parent’s written consent or a court order when the move would affect custody or parenting time. New York courts focus on the child’s best interests, not just the parent’s reasons for moving. School […]
Seasonal employment increases significantly during the summer months across Buffalo and Western New York, especially in construction, hospitality, landscaping, and retail. These roles often involve physical labor, fast-paced conditions, and limited onboarding, which raises the likelihood of workplace injuries. Many seasonal employees are unsure whether they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits after an accident, but […]