New York · Personal injury
New York Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
New York injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
3 years
For most injury claims (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214).
Fault rule
Pure comparative fault
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411)
Car insurance
No-fault state
Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
New York personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?
In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in New York?
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411)
Is New York a no-fault car insurance state?
New York is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.