Category: Vehicle Accidents

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 »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 204 total car crashes in the City of Beacon, including 25 that caused personal injuries. That’s a little over one crash every other day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 459 total car crashes across Wappinger and Wappingers Falls, NY, including 141 that caused personal injuries. That’s well over one crash a day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When compared… 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 »

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 Dutchess County as well as in New York State, you will be covered by no-fault benefits up to the first $50k of medical or wage losses within 30 days… 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 »

According to state statistics, there are 18,769 registered motorcyclists in Dutchess County, NY, and in 2024, preliminary police-reported statistics report that 53 of them were injured in motorcycle crashes, and four were involved in fatal crashes. In this blog post, we’re going to dive deeper into what the actual causes of these crashes are, and… Read More »

There are 21,561 registered motorcyclists in Orange County, NY, and in 2024, police-reported statistics say that 116 of them were injured in motorcycle crashes, and 12 tragically passed away in crashes. In this blog post, we’re going to dive deeper into what’s actually causing these crashes, and discuss how motorcyclists can protect themselves from crashes.… Read More »

According to state statistics, there are 14,503 registered motorcyclists in Ulster County, NY, and in 2024, police-reported statistics report that 64 of them were injured in motorcycle crashes, and 5 tragically lost their lives in crashes. In this blog post, we’re going to dive deeper into what’s actually causing these crashes, and discuss how motorcyclists… Read More »

Find out why and where: According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, bicyclists in Orange County, NY were the victims of 36 personal injury crashes in 2023. Four of the crashes resulted in serious injuries, 13 resulted in moderate injuries, and 19 resulted in minor injuries. Serious injuries could include fractures, concussions,… Read More »