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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 »

Personal injury law in New York State is a form of tort law, which offers a legal recourse to individuals who have sustained some form of harm or injury as a result of the wrongful or neglectful actions of another party. That damage or injury can take the form of physical, mental, reputational or property… Read More »

For the vast majority of people, being injured and needing to file a personal injury claim is an unknown process. It is surprising for many claimants to learn that 95% of cases don’t end up in court, they end up being settled through negotiations. In many cases, settling out of court can secure a great… Read More »

In New York State, the fundamentals of personal injury law have remained pretty stable over the years. However, we always keep an eye on new developments in the laws of our state to see if they’ll have any impact on our work. In this blog post, we’ll go over five recent new laws that were… Read More »

In the last year, two prominent personal injury law cases have gained national attention: the cases of Jeffrey Piccolo against Disney, and a couple named John and Georgia McGinty against Uber. Both sound fairly straightforward on the surface: Piccolo sought a wrongful death claim for $50,000 against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts because his wife… Read More »

Aggressive driving is one of the most common contributing factors to personal injury car crashes across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was a contributing factor in 56% of fatal crashes in the mid-2000s; the American Automobile Associations says that 56% of rear-end collisions are caused in part by aggressive… Read More »

The aftermath of a car crash or accident can be overwhelming, especially in the Hudson Valley, where the roads pose unique risks and you may have to travel long distances to work or to receive medical care. The Mid-Hudson Valley, like Dutchess County, Orange County, and Ulster County, sees higher accident rates than other parts… Read More »

Although there’s a large emphasis on multi-modal traffic in Kingston with bike lanes and walking trails, there are still tens of thousands of vehicles moving through the city in a variety of patterns. The vast majority of those drivers get to where they’re going without incident, but there are close to 700 Kingston car accidents… Read More »