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Kingston, NY’s 15 Busiest Streets for Car Traffic: Ranked

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 »

Poughkeepsie, NY’s 10 Busiest Streets: Ranked

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 »

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 »

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 »

Can Homeowners Be Held Liable for Motorcycle Crashes Caused by Yard Waste?

As we’ve covered before, there are many possible causes of car and motorcycle crashes. Usually, it is a driver who carries at least some of the blame for a crash and the injuries that result. However, roughly a quarter of car and motorcycle crashes are due to environmental factors, which can include: Generally speaking, local,… Read More »

Truck Crashes Increasing by 20% in Mid-Hudson Valley since 2020

Thanks to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, we have gained valuable insights into the frequency and causes of truck crashes in the Mid-Hudson Valley. If you have been involved in a truck accident in the Hudson Valley and suffered injuries, we are here to help. Contact us at 845-600-0000 for a complimentary… 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 »