Category: Car Accidents

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »