Personal Injury Attorney in Poughkeepsie, NY — Petito & Petito, LLP
A serious injury can disrupt every part of your life — your health, your work, your finances, and your family. When the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation under New York law. At Petito & Petito, LLP, our personal injury attorneys represent injured people across Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, and the Hudson Valley with the courtroom experience needed to hold negligent parties accountable.
Understanding New York No-Fault Insurance
New York is a no-fault insurance state. Under Insurance Law Article 51, your own auto policy pays for initial medical expenses and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. To pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your injuries must meet the “serious injury” threshold defined in Section 5102(d) — including categories such as fracture, significant disfigurement, permanent loss of use, significant limitation of use, and the 90/180-day category. Our attorneys understand exactly how to document injuries to meet this threshold.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our personal injury practice covers a wide range of accident and negligence cases, including:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Slip, trip, and fall injuries
- Premises liability and inadequate security claims
- Construction site accidents under Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241
- Workplace injuries and Workers’ Compensation matters
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Wrongful death claims
- Catastrophic injury cases involving brain or spinal cord damage
- Defective product injuries
- Cases against the City and State requiring 90-day Notice of Claim
Whatever the cause, our approach is the same: investigate thoroughly, document the full extent of the harm, and build a case strong enough that insurance carriers take it seriously from day one.
How Petito & Petito Can Help
With over 140 cases tried to verdict, we bring genuine trial experience to every personal injury case we handle. Insurance carriers know which firms will actually try a case if needed, and that reputation produces stronger settlements. We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Petito & Petito Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in Poughkeepsie or anywhere in the Hudson Valley, contact Petito & Petito, LLP today for a free consultation and find out how to protect your rights and your recovery.