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Historically, when a person has been injured by a dog bite or other action by a dog in New York State, what was known as the “one bite rule” would loom large. If a dog bit or knocked someone down, it would be on the injured party to prove that the owner was already aware… Read More »

In 2024, Orange County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 2,509 in 2023 to 2,563. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Newburgh, NY,… Read More »

In 2024, Ulster County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 920 in 2023 to 923. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Kingston, NY,… Read More »

In 2024, Dutchess County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 1,588 in 2023 to 1,664. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Poughkeepsie, we’ve… Read More »

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 »