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Sponsored Post: Pre-need funding and taxes

By Lisa Ace


Pre-Need Funeral Accounts in New York State are considered assets of the individual, not the funeral home.

Each year, those that have prepaid their funerals with a funeral home receive a tax document for the interest earned in the previous year.

If you have an account with any of our funeral homes, and did not receive your statement, please call us. We'd be happy to assist you.

Sponsored Post: New guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairments

By Lisa Ace


The Workers’ Compensation Board recently adopted new guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairments. These new guidelines apply only to the assessment of permanency related to extremity injuries, not head, neck or back injuries.

They direct doctors how to determine the schedule loss of use percentage, or award, that an injured worker is due for a permanent injury to an extremity.

The Board was tasked with the job of updating these guidelines by the NYS legislature in early 2017. The intention was for the guidelines to be updated to reflect medical advances since the guidelines were first written, decades ago.

Unfortunately, the Board’s first revision to the guidelines went well beyond what anyone expected, or what could be justified simply based upon medical advancements. The Board’s proposal significantly slashed awards and changed how doctors were directed to evaluate schedule loss of use with little to no justification for these changes.

For these reasons, Dolce, Panepinto and other concerned parties, started a campaign to resist these changes. Among other things, we instituted a mass postcard campaign to let the Board know that injured workers would not stand for these changes.

Due to the support of many of you, we were successful in putting a stop to the Board’s first proposed revision to the guidelines. The new guidelines, that were recently adopted by the Board, are vastly different from the first rewrite.

While the newly adopted guidelines may result in some changes to how doctors assess schedule loss of use, they will not result in the across the board substantial reductions in permanency awards that the first revision intended.

We want to thank our clients, family and friends who assisted us in the post card campaign and in other ways. This amazing result could not have been achieved without your help.

Sponsored Post: New guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairments

By Lisa Ace

The Workers’ Compensation Board recently adopted new guidelines for the assessment of permanent impairments. These new guidelines apply only to the assessment of permanency related to extremity injuries, not head, neck or back injuries.

They direct doctors how to determine the schedule loss of use percentage, or award, that an injured worker is due for a permanent injury to an extremity.

The Board was tasked with the job of updating these guidelines by the NYS legislature in early 2017. The intention was for the guidelines to be updated to reflect medical advances since the guidelines were first written, decades ago.

Unfortunately, the Board’s first revision to the guidelines went well beyond what anyone expected, or what could be justified simply based upon medical advancements. The Board’s proposal significantly slashed awards and changed how doctors were directed to evaluate schedule loss of use with little to no justification for these changes.

For these reasons, Dolce, Panepinto and other concerned parties, started a campaign to resist these changes. Among other things, we instituted a mass postcard campaign to let the Board know that injured workers would not stand for these changes.

Due to the support of many of you, we were successful in putting a stop to the Board’s first proposed revision to the guidelines. The new guidelines, that were recently adopted by the Board, are vastly different from the first rewrite.

While the newly adopted guidelines may result in some changes to how doctors assess schedule loss of use, they will not result in the across the board substantial reductions in permanency awards that the first revision intended.

We want to thank our clients, family and friends who assisted us in the post card campaign and in other ways. This amazing result could not have been achieved without your help.

Sponsored Post: Have your car serviced at Falleti Motors today

By Lisa Ace


Falleti Motors has been serving Genesee County customers since 1976. We put our customers first and our online reviews prove it!

Have you considered Falleti Motors service department for your automotive repair/maintenance needs? Our service department repairs all makes and models.

We provide a wide range of services including oil changes, tire rotations, brake repair, tires, NYS inspections, tune ups, exhaust repair, check engine light repair and more!

We provide friendly service. We value your time and business. We will take the extra time to explain a repair until you are comfortable. If we recommend a repair or service we will always be more than happy to physically show you the part that is being replaced (upon request) and explain the reasoning of why it should be replaced.

Our prices are very competitive. We take pride on providing excellent quality repairs at an affordable rate. If you bring us a quote from another repair shop, we will beat that quote. We offer all brands of tires. We are proud to offer the lowest tire prices available. On top of offering the lowest tire prices available, we will provide free tire rotations for the life of the tires.

Pick up and drop off service is available (must schedule in advance). We can pick your vehicle up from home, work, school etc. and service the vehicle. After completion we can return the vehicle to you. There is no charge for this service.

We work with all extended warranty companies. To schedule service please call today (585) 343-2222.

Sponsored Post: Open House this Saturday -- 4243 West Avenue in Elba

By Lisa Ace

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, Jan., 20 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Super opportunity to own this beautifully remodeled, from top to bottom, country home! Literally from the studs up, this home has been done. Electrical, drywall, furnace, central air, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen, windows and siding!

The layout is spacious and open with cathedral ceilings and the bedrooms are large with huge closets – the master bedroom suite is every girl's dream! Master bedroom, bath and laundry hookups all on main floor for no stairs convenience!

The location is on quiet country road within five minute drive of thruway and shopping. This home has public water as well-all the pluses of country living with amenities! Definitely one to check out. Why build when you can buy this beautiful home at almost half the cost!

Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today or click here for more inforation on this listing.

Sponsored Post: Solid Home in the heart of the Village

By Lisa Ace


Solid home in the heart of the Village! This three-bedroom home has a lot to offer, either to someone starting out or a growing family. This home is super spacious with a very open floor plan downstairs and upstairs featuring plenty of closets and good size bedrooms.

The kitchen is sunny and bright and has homey back breakfast nook looking out to the fenced in back yard. There is an extra deep garage, plenty big enough for a car and work space! The basement of the home, with a little work, could be great extra living space -- it's already partially finished and has a wet bar!

Offering central air and a new 200-amp electrical service. The roof on home and garage are 7 years young. With very little elbow grease this home can be up and running quick!

Very easy to see! Call Lynn Bezon at Reliant Real Estate today or click here for more information on this listing.

Sponsored Post: Open House next week -- 4243 West Avenue in Elba

By Lisa Ace


OPEN HOUSE - Saturday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Super opportunity to own this beautifully remodeled, from top to bottom, country home! Literally from the studs up, this home has been done-electrical, drywall, furnace, central air, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen, windows and siding!

The layout is spacious and open with cathedral ceilings and the bedrooms are large with huge closets-the master bedroom suite is every girl's dream! Master bedroom bath and laundry hookups all on main floor for no stairs convenience! The location is on quiet country road within five minute drive of Thruway and shopping.

This home has public water as well-all the pluses of country living with amenities! Definitely one to check out. Why build when you can buy this beautiful home at almost half the cost!

Call Lynn Bezon today or click here to view the full listing.

Sponsored Post: Price Reduction -- Awesome country location with 3 bedrooms

By Lisa Ace


Awesome country location for this affordable 3 bedroom 2 full bath home! Whether you are downsizing or just starting out, this home fits the bill.

With a spacious open concept and large rooms makes this home feel large but super cozy. Located in the Elba School system, this home is perfect for the people who want their piece of country. Surrounded by fields on a quiet road -- definitely one to take a ride for!

Call Lynn Bezon today at Reliant Reliant Estate to see 5774 Shelt Road – call 344-HOME! Click here to view the full listing.

Sponsored Post: Dolce Panepinto works tirelessly to protect the rights of injured workers

By Lisa Ace

Dolce Panepinto works tirelessly to protect the rights of injured workers by making sure that those responsible are held accountable. If you or a family member are injured at work, or in your private life, contact us today for a free case evaluation at 585-815-9003.

Below are some previous litigation highlights: 

  • A $1.275 million settlement was reached during trial for a plasterer/drywall finisher who was injured while working inside of a building. Our client suffered serious injuries to his back, neck, knee and wrist as a result of a fall down a wet staircase, a condition that had been created by the building owner. 
  • A $1.25 million settlement was reached on behalf of a satellite dish Installer who suffered a herniated disc in his back. Our client was performing an installation when icy conditions at his work site caused him to fall. 
  • A $1.2 million verdict was reached on behalf of a Laborers’ Local 210 laborer who suffered serious shoulder and neck injuries as a result of a fall at a job site. Our client was performing renovation work in an existing structure when the ceiling collapsed onto him, knocking him off his ladder and down onto the ground below. 
  • A $950,000 settlement was reach on behalf of a roofer who suffered back, shoulder, and knee injuries. Our client was removing an existing roof from a commercial structure when it collapsed beneath him sending him crashing through to the concrete below. 

Call Kristin Allen at 585-815-9003 for any of your workers’ compensation needs.

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