Category: Car Accidents

Aggressive driving is one of the most common contributing factors to personal injury car crashes across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was a contributing factor in 56% of fatal crashes in the mid-2000s; the American Automobile Associations says that 56% of rear-end collisions are caused in part by aggressive… Read More »

The aftermath of a car crash or accident can be overwhelming, especially in the Hudson Valley, where the roads pose unique risks and you may have to travel long distances to work or to receive medical care. The Mid-Hudson Valley, like Dutchess County, Orange County, and Ulster County, sees higher accident rates than other parts… 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 »

Every day, there are hundreds of thousands of car trips in New York’s Orange County. Whether it’s people commuting to work, delivery drivers, commercial trucking, dropping kids off at school or other activities, or recreational trips, the vast majority of these trips end without incident. However, there are tragically a number of trips that result… Read More »

Each day, hundreds of thousands of car trips take place in New York’s Dutchess County. Whether it’s commuters heading to work, delivery drivers, commercial trucks, parents taking kids to school, or people enjoying recreational outings, most of these trips conclude safely. Unfortunately, however, some of these Dutchess County commutes end in car crashes, resulting in… 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 »

There is a lot going on with multi-modal traffic in Poughkeepsie, NY with many roundabouts, bike lanes, walking trails and intersection trails, but there are still tens of thousands of vehicles moving through the city in many ways. Almost every single vehicle gets to where it’s going without incident, but there are still close to… Read More »

Although Newburgh places a strong emphasis on multi-modal traffic with bike lanes and walking paths, tens of thousands of vehicles still move through the city daily in various traffic patterns. While most drivers reach their destinations without incident, over 2,500 Newburgh car crashes each year result in personal injuries. If you’ve been injured in a… Read More »

One of the most sobering reminders of the need for safe driving practices is taking a look at car crash statistics in the Hudson Valley. In 2022, there were 7,689 reported car crashes in Dutchess County, with 2,121 reported injuries or fatalities. In Ulster County, with a lower population, there were 5,205 crashes, with a… Read More »

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 »