Newburgh, NY’s 13 Busiest Streets: Ranked
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 »
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 »
What Times do Car Crashes Happen Most in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange County?
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 »
A Health & Car Accident Snapshot for Ulster, Dutchess & Orange Counties in 2023
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 »
Why seeing a doctor after a car crash is essential
A car or motorcycle crash is a life-altering event. If you are fortunate enough to walk away unscathed, you may be eager to move on with life and not think about the crash too much. You may refuse medical attention at the scene of the accident, and decide to seek medical attention only if future… Read More »
Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Insurance Company After a Crash?
As personal injury lawyers in the Hudson Valley, we traditionally have not gotten involved in marital disputes on behalf of our clients. But a new state law that took effect on August 1 is changing that somewhat. Called Senate Bill S833, the bill shakes up what’s known as Supplemental Spousal Liability Insurance. The coverage will… Read More »
How Likely is a Tesla Self-Driving Accident in New York? (UPDATED FOR 2023)
When someone is injured in a car accident, the question of liability is central to obtaining full compensation. If a driver fails to yield the right of way, fails to obey traffic signals or laws, makes a sudden stop, or fails to signal properly, their level of responsibility for a resulting accident rises. But what… Read More »