Remain Aware of Safety Issues While Bicycling This Summer
As we reach the height of summer and the sun stays up later, many Hudson Valley residents and visitors from out of town will take to the street on two wheels. While bicycling can be a fun way to commute while getting exercise, it is important to be aware of safety concerns while on your […]
Small Fireworks Now Legal in Ulster County… and Potentially Dangerous
The County of Ulster has decided to allow the sale of small fireworks around the time of certain holidays. Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized the sale of small fireworks state-wide, but each county in New York was required to opt in or not individually. The fireworks which are legal to sell are sparklers […]
Family of Driver Involved in Metro North Crash Filing Lawsuit Against Railroad
In February of 2015, a Metro North train headed to the Dutchess County hamlet of Wassaic was involved in a tragic accident when an SUV stuck on the tracks caused the train to derail, killing the driver and five train passengers. Now, the family of SUV driver Ellen Brody has made plans to bring a […]
Increasing Number of Local “Zombie” Houses are Potential Safety Hazards
A recent report issued by real estate data company RealtyTrac shows that there is a growing number of properties in Orange County and throughout the state of New York that have been abandoned by owners after banks and mortgage holders have initiated foreclosure proceedings on the property. Such properties, deemed “zombie” properties by Newburgh fire […]
Firefighter Wins $10.6 Million Jury Award for Injuries Sustained as a Result of Faulty Personal Safety Alarm
Mitch Dryer, a former Oneida firefighter catastrophically injured in the 2007 City Lanes fire, received a $10.6 million jury award against defendant Scott Technologies after a three-week civil trial. The six-person jury reached their verdict awarding Dryer $10.6 million in compensatory damages after slightly over four hours of deliberations. While the jury had additionally decided […]
Winter Slip and Fall Cases In Ulster County
It has been a hard-hitting winter here in Ulster County this year. Snow plows have been hard at work clearing roads to keep them safe and tons of salt have been spread. Just because the weather hits us hard, it doesn’t mean that life stops. We are used to rough winters here in the Hudson […]
Can a Landlord Be Liable for an Attack by a Tenant’s Dog?
Is a Landlord Responsible if a Tenant Dog Bites Someone? In New York, dog owners are strictly liable for paying the medical costs of the victim when their animal bites or attacks another if they knew the animal was dangerous or had vicious propensities. This may be shown if the animal had bitten or tried […]