Orange County, NY Had 2,563 Car Crash Personal Injuries in 2024: A Breakdown
In 2024, Orange County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 2,509 in 2023 to 2,563. 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 Newburgh, NY,… Read More »
Ulster County Had 923 Car Crash Personal Injuries in 2024: A Breakdown
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 »
Dutchess County Had 923 Car Crash Personal Injuries in 2024: A Breakdown
In 2024, Dutchess County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 1,588 in 2023 to 1,664. 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 Poughkeepsie, we’ve… 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 »
The 11 Busiest Streets in Beacon, NY: Ranked
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 »
The 10 Busiest Streets in Wappinger, NY: Ranked
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 »
Drunk and Impaired Driving Car Crashes in Fishkill, Wappinger and Poughkeepsie: What You Should Know
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 »
Drunk and Impaired Driving Car Crashes in Kingston, Saugerties and New Paltz: What You Should Know
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 »
44 Popular Services and Apps With “Gotcha Clauses” That Could Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Claim
In the last year, two prominent personal injury law cases have gained national attention: the cases of Jeffrey Piccolo against Disney, and a couple named John and Georgia McGinty against Uber. Both sound fairly straightforward on the surface: Piccolo sought a wrongful death claim for $50,000 against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts because his wife… Read More »
Aggressive Driving in the Hudson Valley
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 »