Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Although drivers are often ultimately responsible for causing collisions, the cause of those collisions can often be attributed to the negligence of employers. Even in cases in which a driver is almost completely responsible for a truck accident — such as in cases of distracted driving or DUI — trucking companies are involved in litigation. Oftentimes, they have large legal teams and insurance providers to back them up.
• Wrongful Death
  Losing a loved one because of another person’s negligence is one of the most harrowing and emotionally distressing things a family can experience. In addition to processing grief, you must deal with the confusion and anger that arises in cases of wrongful death.
• Traffic Violations
  Drivers are required to yield to the right-of-way to pedestrians in most situations. However, drivers often fail to watch for pedestrians at intersections and when turning onto another street. Speeding is also a major cause of pedestrian accidents, as fast speeds make it more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and to stop in time to avoid an accident.
• Robbery
  Premises liability is the area of law surrounding personal injury on someone else's property. It occurs when a property owner, manager or landlord has caused harm to someone on their property due to negligence. The most common premises liability claims include: Slip and fall hazards  - This is the most common type of premises liability. It occurs when the property owner/manager fails to properly maintain expected areas of foot traffic. Unrestrained dogs  - The owner of a dog can be held liable if the dog injures someone due to lack of training, being off-leash, or not being contained by a fence. Poor security  - Property owners/managers are responsible for taking steps to prevent robbery, vandalism, and break-ins. Lack of Maintenance - Building elements should be properly maintained for tenant and visitor safety.
• Burglary
  You already know that Basch & Keegan is the legal team that you can trust for injury claims and lawsuits. Did you also know that we’re the Kingston area law firm that people choose for property loss claims, too? If your home, business or property was damaged due to an accident, fire, disaster, burglary or another incident and the insurance company will not pay, then we would like to hear from you. With our legal counsel, you can be confident that your property damage or loss claim will be filed correctly, and that our attorneys will do whatever they can to hold the insurance company accountable.
• Theft

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  If you are not a construction worker, but were injured while walking past a construction site, that becomes a regular premises liability case. The property owner – or the person or the party who is in control of that property – has a responsibility to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. We recently had a case come in where a woman was staying at a hotel that was under construction. She tripped and fell on a roll of plaster tape. And, in that situation, the contractor was responsible to her because they basically kept a sloppy workplace. But, there are situations where you might walk past a construction site and tripped on a sidewalk – and in that situation – the property owner would be responsible to you.
• Construction Litigation
• Property Damage
  Depending on the type of insurance claim you are filing, you may be eligible to receive coverage for a variety of different situations and expenses. Your insurance policy may cover the cost of medical bills, property damage, and potentially other expenses related to an accident or emergency such as travel expenses, funeral costs, etc. Insurance is meant to serve as a safety net that provides financial assistance in the event of a covered crisis. You can review your insurance plan to determine what exactly is covered under your policy — our Kingston insurance claim lawyers can help!

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The Basch & Keegan LLP team of Kingston personal injury attorneys has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims throughout Upstate NY. We understand the financial and emotional strain that a severe accident can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys are here to maximize your recovery and secure the compensation you deserve. We’ve handled over 10,000 cases and know how to get the most value out of your claim.
• Medical Malpractice
  When you are sick or injured, you expect to receive appropriate treatment and proper diagnoses from knowledgeable and well-trained physicians and hospital staff. Unfortunately, physicians and hospitals sometimes make unacceptable oversights and mistakes. At Basch & Keegan LLP, we help injured patients throughout the Hudson Valley recover compensation in medical malpractice lawsuits.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  When it comes to animal attacks, one of the most common issues includes dog bites. Unfortunately, these dog bites are often the negligence of a dog owner rather than the dog itself.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  At Basch & Keegan LLP, our slip and fall injury accident attorneys in Kingston represent slip, trip, and fall injury accident victims in claims arising from dangerous or hazardous property conditions. As an injury-only law firm with 30 plus years of experience, we know how to deal with insurance companies and at-fault parties, using proven tactics to receive maximum settlement offers on behalf of our clients.