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According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 371 car crashes in New Paltz, NY, including 58 that caused personal injuries. That’s slightly over one crash a day, and there are a number of initiatives and groups that are working to help lower the number of crashes. However, the number of crashes pales in… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 204 total car crashes in the City of Beacon, including 25 that caused personal injuries. That’s a little over one crash every other day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 459 total car crashes across Wappinger and Wappingers Falls, NY, including 141 that caused personal injuries. That’s well over one crash a day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When compared… Read More »

The rapid spread and evolution of ridesharing platforms like Uber and Lyft have been a time of change in the world of personal injury law. If you were injured in an accident involving an Uber in the Hudson Valley, whether you were in another car, inside the Uber, on foot, on a bike, or on… Read More »

The growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters across New York State is undeniable. No longer just a New York City phenomenon, it’s rare to not see an e-bike at least once when commuting around the Hudson Valley cities of Newburgh, Kingston and Poughkeepsie. Unfortunately, that has also led a rise in e-bike crashes, which, as… Read More »

Crashes are a constant in Dutchess County. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 15,167 motor vehicle occupants, 87 motorcyclists, and 44 bicyclists involved in crashes in 2023. Thankfully, the vast majority of them experienced no injuries, or minor injuries. In addition to traffic-calming laws, better vehicle… Read More »

Crashes are an unfortunate, more than daily occurrence in Ulster County. According to 2023 statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 9,757 motor vehicle occupants, 67 motorcyclists, and 36 bicyclists involved in crashes. Thankfully, the overwhelming majority of them were either uninjured, or suffered only minor injuries.… Read More »

Crashes and personal injuries are an unfortunate fact of daily life in Orange County. According to the 2023 dataset of the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 24,826 motor vehicle occupants, 193 motorcyclists, and 39 bicyclists involved in crashes or accidents. Thankfully, over 90% of them were either uninjured,… Read More »

What are your rights if you were injured in a crash where one of the drivers was impaired by alcohol or drugs? First of all, in Dutchess County as well as in New York State, you will be covered by no-fault benefits up to the first $50k of medical or wage losses within 30 days… Read More »

What are your rights if you were injured in a crash where one of the drivers was impaired by alcohol or drugs? First of all, in Orange County as well as in the State of New York, you are covered by no-fault benefits up to the first $50k of medical or wage losses within 30… Read More »