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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 preliminary 2025 data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 10,941 motor vehicle occupants, 49 motorcyclists, and 37 bicyclists involved in crashes. Thankfully, the vast majority of them experienced no injuries, or minor injuries. In addition to traffic-calming laws,… Read More »

Crashes are an unfortunate, more than daily occurrence in Ulster County. According to preliminary 2025 data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 7,075 motor vehicle occupants, 37 motorcyclists, and 20 bicyclists involved in crashes. Thankfully, the overwhelming majority of them were either uninjured, or suffered only minor… Read More »

Crashes and personal injuries are an unfortunate fact of daily life in Orange County. According to preliminary 2025 data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were a total of 18,016 motor vehicle occupants, 130 motorcyclists, and 32 bicyclists involved in crashes. Thankfully, the vast majority of them were either uninjured, or… 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 »

One of the most important points of emphasis in our communities, whether in cities or large towns like Kingston, Saugerties and New Paltz, or more rural areas like Shandaken or Wawarsing, is the operation of our emergency medical services and ambulances. Our communities’ EMS workers are often the first on the scene of major accidents,… Read More »

One of the most important points of emphasis in our communities, whether in cities or large towns like Poughkeepsie or Beacon, or more rural areas like Millerton or Pawling, is the operation of our emergency medical services and ambulances. Dutchess County’s EMS workers are first responders to many major accidents, crashes, slip and falls, other… 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 »

If you’ve gotten hurt at work in Dutchess County, you’re probably aware of workers’ compensation. Very often, it is enough to cover your needs until you’re back at work. However, it’s not always enough; workers’ compensation has strict limits, and it doesn’t always provide full financial restitution, especially if any serious negligence or unsafe conditions… Read More »