Injured in a Kingston Motorcycle Accident? Our Hudson Valley Legal Team Is Here to Push Back.
A motorcycle accident in Kingston or anywhere in the Hudson Valley is never minor. Riders face serious injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal trauma, and overwhelming medical bills, often caused by a driver who failed to yield, turned improperly, or simply wasn’t paying attention.
If this happened to you or a loved one, you have rights under New York personal injury law. At Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C., our Kingston personal injury lawyers bring decades of experience fighting insurance companies and protecting motorcycle accident victims across Ulster County.
Call 845-600-0000 for a free consultation and free case evaluation.
No cost unless our law firm wins.
Mainetti & Mainetti P.C.’s Kingston personal injury law office is located at 130 N Front St, #300, Kingston, NY 12401.
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Why Kingston Riders Trust Our Personal Injury Law Firm
Motorcyclists are vulnerable, and insurance companies often try to shift blame. We don’t allow it. Our legal team has recovered seven-figure verdicts and settlements for accident victims across Kingston, Saugerties, New Paltz, the Town of Ulster, and the larger Hudson Valley.
We handle the full spectrum of serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal trauma, wrongful death cases, and long-term pain and suffering. With decades of experience in New York personal injury law, our law firm is known for pushing back hard when insurers deny, delay, or minimize your personal injury claim.
There’s no cost unless we win.
Ulster County Motorcycle Injuries: The Numbers Behind the Risk
Motorcycle accidents in Ulster County follow clear patterns, and riders pay the price.
To understand how motorcycle crash patterns affect Kingston riders, see our Hudson Valley Motorcycle Accident Statistics Resource Guide.
2024 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crash Counts by Town (Personal Injury Cases Only):
Town of Ulster – 11 injury crashes
Wawarsing – 7 injury crashes
Rochester – 5 injury crashes
Gardiner – 4 injury crashes, 1 fatality
Lloyd & Town of New Paltz – 4 injury crashes each
Olive – 3 injury crashes, 2 fatalities
Unsafe speeds – 27 Crashes
Many accidents in Ulster County occur when motorcyclists travel at unsafe speeds, either because they are trying to keep up with traffic or because they are simply driving too fast. High speeds make it difficult for motorcyclists to react to changes in traffic or road conditions, and they increase the risk of losing control of the bike. It’s also possible that the driver of a car or truck that hit the motorcycle was driving at an unsafe speed. When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident due to unsafe speeds, they are often blamed for the accident, even if the other driver was at fault.
Failure to yield right of way – 13 Crashes
These accidents occur when a car or truck driver fails to yield to a motorcyclist who has the right of way, resulting in a collision. Sometimes, a driver will fail to see the motorcyclist due to their smaller size, which can lead to a failure to yield. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury than other motorists due to the lack of protection offered by their vehicles, and a failure to yield can lead to catastrophic injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
Passing/Lane Changing Improper Use – 13 Crashes
Improper passing and lane-changing is one of the most common and preventable causes of motorcycle crashes in Ulster County. When a driver drifts across lanes without signaling, makes a sudden merge, or attempts to pass in a tight space, a motorcyclist has almost no margin for error. Riders are smaller, harder to see, and far more exposed, which means even a minor lane deviation can turn into a devastating collision. These crashes often happen when drivers assume the lane is clear, fail to check blind spots, or misjudge a rider’s speed and distance. Under New York law, improper lane changes and unsafe passing are strong indicators of liability, especially when the motorcyclist was holding their line. Our legal team regularly reconstructs these events to show exactly how a careless lane change caused the impact, and to push back hard when insurance companies try to blame the rider instead.
Under New York law, motorcyclists are not covered by no-fault. This means you must pursue compensation directly from the at-fault driver and their insurance company.
Motorcyclists should take steps to reduce their risk of accidents. They should always wear helmets and other protective gear, including jackets, pants, and gloves, to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident. They should also be aware of their surroundings and drive defensively, anticipating the actions of other drivers and staying alert for potential hazards. Motorcyclists should also be aware of their own limitations, and should avoid riding at speeds that are beyond their abilities or the limits of their bikes.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident Occurs
- Document conditions of the Scene
- Seek Medical Care
- Don’t Post on Social Media
- Don’t Speak with the OTHER Insurance Company
- Set Up a Claim with YOUR Insurance Company
- Call Us
Ulster County Motorcycle Injury Results
No. We work entirely on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Generally, no. Unlike car occupants, injured riders must pursue the at-fault driver (and their insurer) for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
You normally have 3 years from the crash date. If a municipality or public agency is involved, a Notice of Claim may be due within 90 days, so call us right away.
Economic losses (medical bills, rehab, future care, lost wages/earning capacity) plus non-economic damages (pain & suffering, loss of enjoyment of life) and, in tragic cases, wrongful-death benefits for surviving family.
In 2024, 64 riders were injured and 5 were killed, roughly one injury for every 225 of the county’s 14,503 registered motorcyclists.
Recent data show Saugerties (8), Town of Ulster (7) and Plattekill (5) topping the list, with smaller clusters in Wawarsing, Hurley, Esopus, Rochester and the City of Kingston.
Unsafe speed (27 crashes in 2024), improper passing/lane changes (13), failure to yield (13), improper turns (9), animals in the roadway (7), distracted drivers (7) and tailgating (5).
Yes. New York’s pure comparative-negligence rule simply reduces your award by your percentage of fault, it doesn’t bar recovery.
Call 911 and get medical care.
Photograph the scene, vehicles, skid marks and your injuries if you can.
Exchange information but don’t discuss fault.
Avoid social-media posts.
Notify your insurer to open a claim.
Call Mainetti & Mainetti at 845-600-0000 for a free consultation.
Wearing a DOT-approved helmet and visible riding gear improves safety and shows you took reasonable precautions, which is helpful when insurers argue comparative fault.
About 90 % of our motorcycle cases settle before trial, but we prepare every file for court to maximize leverage and settlement value.
Decades of trial success, a local team that “pushes back,” and a track record of six- and seven-figure results, all with no fee unless we win.
