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Common sense says that motorcycles are more dangerous than cars. Statistics back that up; according to national statistics, motorcyclists in a crash are 27-30 times more likely to die than car drivers, and passengers are six times more likely to die in a crash than an auto passenger. However, motorcycle insurance rates are significantly lower… Read More »

As a Hudson Valley personal injury law firm, we have analyzed the top causes of motorcycle crashes and injuries in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. In all three counties, unsafe speeds, driver inattention, and being followed too closely were the top causes of accidents. As a motorcyclist, it can feel like one is at the… Read More »

A recent study by Cambridge Mobile Telematics found that Electric Vehicle drivers exhibit “acceleration risks” ranging from 180-340% higher than when driving traditional vehicles. While the average electric car has a slower top speed than gas-powered cars, electric motors are able to reach maximum torque instantly. This means that electric car drivers, especially if they… Read More »

Evidence is the foundation of any personal injury case. In order to prove that another party violated their duty to you, there has to be evidence that supports your narrative of what actually happened at the time of the accident. There are many ways to build a case of what happened using methods after the… Read More »

The use of throttle-based bicycles (also known as e-bikes) and scooters were legalized in New York State in the spring of 2020.  The law created four classifications of e-bikes and e-scooters: E-bike with pedal assist – 20 MPH Speed Limit, helmet recommended  E-bike with throttle up to 20 MPH & pedal assist – helmet recommended… Read More »

Although we have far fewer buses on the roads in the Hudson Valley than in New York City, it is still a common occurrence to see various kinds of schoolbuses, municipal buses, commuter buses, and tour buses. Passengers, drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists should know that there are many possible ways that a bus can be… Read More »

The headlines about car crashes involving pedestrians and bicycles have been coming in: “Pedestrian Deaths Spike in U.S. as Reckless Driving Surges” “Study: SUVs, pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do” “Pedestrian deaths up in 2020 despite lower driving rates” The studies are showing that nationally, pedestrian and bicycle deaths have increased by 51%… Read More »

Thanks to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, we have a clear picture of how many car crashes there are here in the Mid-Hudson Valley, as well as the causes of the crashes. Regardless of how the accident was caused, if you were injured in a car crash in the Hudson Valley, give… Read More »

While there were reports of increased car crashes during the worst of the pandemic in 2020, it appears that motorcycle crashes have trended down overall in the last three years in the Mid-Hudson Valley. County 2019 2020 2021 Dutchess 368 339 332 Orange 197 149 160 Ulster 77 98 75 According to the data, roughly… Read More »

After a car crash, there are many things that will take up your time. You may have to make arrangements to miss work, get a replacement vehicle, arrange new transportation for your family, and deal with the shock of what may have been a traumatic event. If you only have minor aches and pains, bumps… Read More »