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A Health & Car Accident Snapshot for Ulster, Dutchess & Orange Counties in 2023

Ulster County, Dutchess County and Orange County, NY are great places to live. Both have their own charms, histories, and environments; but as personal injury attorneys, we’re curious about how safe they are compared to the rest of the state, and the country as a whole. In this blog post, we’re going to look at… Read More »

Why seeing a doctor after a car crash is essential

A car or motorcycle crash is a life-altering event. If you are fortunate enough to walk away unscathed, you may be eager to move on with life and not think about the crash too much. You may refuse medical attention at the scene of the accident, and decide to seek medical attention only if future… Read More »

Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Insurance Company After a Crash?

As personal injury lawyers in the Hudson Valley, we traditionally have not gotten involved in marital disputes on behalf of our clients. But a new state law that took effect on August 1 is changing that somewhat. Called Senate Bill S833, the bill shakes up what’s known as Supplemental Spousal Liability Insurance. The coverage will… Read More »

Can Homeowners Be Held Liable for Motorcycle Crashes Caused by Yard Waste?

As we’ve covered before, there are many possible causes of car and motorcycle crashes. Usually, it is a driver who carries at least some of the blame for a crash and the injuries that result. However, roughly a quarter of car and motorcycle crashes are due to environmental factors, which can include: Generally speaking, local,… Read More »

Truck Crashes Increasing by 20% in Mid-Hudson Valley since 2020

Thanks to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, we have gained valuable insights into the frequency and causes of truck crashes in the Mid-Hudson Valley. If you have been involved in a truck accident in the Hudson Valley and suffered injuries, we are here to help. Contact us at 845-600-0000 for a complimentary… Read More »

How Likely is a Tesla Self-Driving Accident in New York? (UPDATED FOR 2023)

When someone is injured in a car accident, the question of liability is central to obtaining full compensation. If a driver fails to yield the right of way, fails to obey traffic signals or laws, makes a sudden stop, or fails to signal properly, their level of responsibility for a resulting accident rises. But what… Read More »

What Causes Car Accidents in Ulster, Orange and Dutchess County? (UPDATED for 2023)

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 »

What causes Motorcycle Crashes in the Mid-Hudson Valley? (UPDATED for 2023)

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 four years in the Mid-Hudson Valley. County 2019 2020 2021 2022 Dutchess 94 92 97 87 Orange 197 149 161 152 Ulster 58 73 56 63 Total… Read More »

Lithium Battery Explosions and New York State Personal Injury law

A new development in the Hudson Valley has been the newfound prevalence of throttle-based bicycles, also known as e-bikes, and electric scooters. As with any new technology that gets adopted quickly, there are often growing pains or new issues that need to be considered. Last year, we wrote a blog post focusing on the rights… Read More »

Litigating Pedestrian Personal Injuries in the Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the world to go for a walk. From hikes on trails, to the sidewalks of historic streets, to the shores of the Hudson River, there are so many great places for people to walk either for exercise, recreation, or to get to work or… Read More »