Personal Injury Lawsuits in Orange County: What the Court Records Actually Show
We counted every injury lawsuit filed in Orange County Supreme Court since January 2024, more than 3,200 cases, the biggest injury docket in the Hudson Valley, and tracked what happened to them. How many are filed, how fast they move, who gets sued, and who’s really on the other side. Everything below comes from the… Read More »
Personal Injury Lawsuits in Dutchess County: What the Court Records Actually Show
We counted every injury lawsuit filed in Dutchess County Supreme Court since January 2024 — nearly 2,000 cases — and tracked what happened to them. How many are filed, how long they take, who gets sued, and who’s really on the other side. Everything below comes from the New York State courts’ public case-tracking records.… Read More »
What Shares the Road in Ulster County? A Full Breakdown of 2026 Vehicle Data
For the first time ever, we’re taking a deep dive into the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2026 registration data to understand the true shape of Ulster County’s vehicle fleet. From the 172,997 passenger cars navigating daily commutes to the 14,169 motorcycles, 14,786 commercial vehicles, and thousands of trailers, ATVs, and snowmobiles sharing… Read More »
New Paltz’s 10 Busiest Roads, Ranked
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 »
New York Rideshare Crashes (2025): Clickwraps, Arbitration, and What Injured Riders Can Expect
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 »
Drunk Driving Car Crashes and Bar Slip And Falls in New York: What Are Your Rights?
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 »
What are the Busiest County Roads in Ulster County?
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 Hudson Valley’s 15 Most Dangerous Towns to Drive In
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 »
What Are Your Personal Injury Rights When Deer Caused an Accident?
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 »
Understanding New York Personal Injury Law in Police-Involved Car Crashes
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 »