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Pedestrian crashes in Ulster County are a serious and recurring problem, concentrated heavily in Kingston and spreading across the county’s towns and villages from New Paltz to Saugerties to Ellenville. According to preliminary 2025 data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were 28 total pedestrian-involved crashes in Ulster County, resulting in… Read More »

Pedestrian crashes are a persistent fact of life in Orange County. According to preliminary 2025 data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, there were 113 total pedestrian-involved crashes in Orange County, resulting in 103 personal injury crashes and 5 fatalities. Whether you were hit in Newburgh, Middletown, Wallkill, or one of the… Read More »

Almost ten years ago, Kingston, NY had the dubious honor of being named the “Drunkest City” by virtue of having the most bars per capita in New York. Although it’s not clear whether that’s still the case, it is clear that the Mid-Hudson Valley, with its emphasis on craft brewing, dining and tourism in general,… Read More »

When it comes to traffic safety in Ulster County, where you drive has an immense impact. We have many kinds of roads that are driven on every day by cars, trucks and motorcycles, including: In a given commute, Ulster County drivers may drive through a dozen different traffic jurisdictions, with a combination of federal, state,… Read More »

The possibility of a car crash causing personal injuries is one of the most common and deadly hazards that the average Hudson Valley resident has to face on a daily basis. As we showed in a previous blog post, the average Hudson Valley resident in Dutchess, Orange or Ulster County spends around 30 minutes a… Read More »

We know it all too well driving on rural roads in the Mid-Hudson Valley: at night, deer can be your worst enemy. Even if you’re driving well below the speed limit in a well-lit area, a deer suddenly crossing the road can cause a cascade of split-second decisions and actions that result in a major… Read More »

Spring has sprung, and although the beautiful highways and byways of New York can be exhilarating, it’s essential to be aware of the risks involved. Motorcycle accidents can result in very serious injuries due to the lack of protection compared to other vehicles. In this blog post, we’ll explore the frequency of motorcycle accidents in… Read More »

Drownings are the #1 cause of death for children aged 1-4, and the #2 cause of death overall for unintentional injury death for children aged 1-14 in the United States. The latest statistics for drownings in New York State show that drownings went from 212 in 2018, to 184 in 2019 to an all-time high… Read More »

A recent investigation by the Albany Times Union has revealed a troubling trend in New York State—serious crashes involving police cars are on the rise, resulting in property damage, injuries, and even fatalities.  As a leading personal injury law firm serving Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster County, Mainetti & Mainetti is committed to helping individuals who… Read More »

Car crashes are unfortunately a frequent occurrence on the roads of Dutchess County, Orange County and Ulster County, impacting the lives of countless individuals and families. In this blog post, we will delve into the data provided by the NYS Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research to answer a critical question: How many of… Read More »