Category: Kingston

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 »

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 »

What are your rights if you were injured in a crash where one of the drivers was impaired by alcohol or drugs? First of all, in Ulster County and in New York State, you are covered by no-fault insurance, up to the first $50k of medical or wage losses within 30 days of notice, regardless… 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 »

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 been hurt on the job in Ulster County, you probably are aware of the option of workers’ compensation. In many cases, workers’ compensation is going to cover your needs until you’re back to work. But it’s not always enough; workers’ compensation has strict limits, and it doesn’t always provide the full financial restitution… Read More »

Find out where and why: According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, bicyclists were the victims of 31 bicycle personal injury crashes in 2023, near Kingston, NY and Ulster County. Six of the crashes resulted in serious injuries, 13 resulted in moderate injuries, and 12 resulted in minor injuries. Serious injuries could… Read More »

Truck accidents caused injuries at a higher higher rate than other kinds of crashes. As personal injury attorneys based in Kingston, NY, we are exploring into the 2023 numbers for truck-involved crashes in our home of Ulster County. Based on statistics from the Institute for Traffic Management and Safety, the following blog post will cover… Read More »

Every day, hundreds of thousands of car trips occur in New York’s Ulster County. Whether it’s commuters heading to work, delivery drivers, commercial trucks, parents dropping kids off at school, or people out for recreational activities, most of these journeys end safely. Unfortunately, some Ulster County trips end in car accidents, resulting in anything from… 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 »