Motor Vehicle Accidents

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If you’re seeking a New York motor vehicle accident lawyer, know that no crash is routine. These cases involve complex liability, serious injuries, and a legal framework that limits how much and when you can recover.
 
New York has a no-fault insurance system. Your insurance should cover initial medical treatment and part of lost wages, regardless of who caused the accident. This helps in the short term. However, it limits your ability to sue unless your injuries meet a serious injury threshold. Fractures, significant disfigurement, permanent limitations, or injuries disrupting daily life for months may qualify. 
 

Deadlines & Leverage Matter Early

Timing is important when filing a claim. No-fault claims usually must be filed within 30 days. Claims involving city vehicles or public entities may require formal notice within 90 days. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years. Waiting too long risks losing key evidence.
 
Beyond the no-fault system, New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Even if you were partially at fault, you may recover damages reduced by your share of responsibility. Insurance companies use this to limit payouts. Countering that requires a clear, evidence-driven strategy from the start.
 

Litigation Built for Your Success

Whether the incident involves a passenger vehicle, commercial truck, motorcycle, or a pedestrian struck in traffic, identifying the responsible party requires immediate investigation and preservation of evidence. A strong litigation plan is also needed, one that can withstand scrutiny.
 
Insurance companies know which firms are trial-ready. This shapes how cases are assessed and negotiated. If a fair offer isn’t made, we’ll go to trial.
 
If you were injured in a New York motor vehicle accident, take action now. Contact us today, and speak with our Client Care team to protect your rights, access experienced counsel, and pursue the compensation you deserve. 

Automobile Accidents FAQ

Regardless of how minor you think the motor vehicle accident is, you should always report it to the police. Write down names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses in case you need them later, and make sure the police officer gives you a copy of the driver exchange information form. Call your insurance agent and your insurance company immediately for further instructions. If you do not report the accident, the insurance company may deny payment of any claims you subsequently file. Your insurance company must notify you within 30 (thirty) days of receiving proper notice of the claim whether they will pay or deny your claim or that they are investigating the claim.

Yes, you need to inform your insurance company of the accident, but they cannot raise your premium if the accident was not your fault. New York is a no-fault automobile accident state. It means that your automobile insurance company is required to pay for your medical expenses up to a certain amount, depending on the policy you purchased.

To the extent your friend has Bodily Injury Protection as part of his insurance policy, his insurance company is required by law to pay for your damages. It will also be required to hire an attorney to defend your friend if a lawsuit is filed. By purchasing insurance benefits, your friend will not have to pay for legal defense or related expenses.

That depends. If the accident was not completely your fault, you can still recover damages from the other driver for that portion of the accident that was his or her fault. New York allows injured parties to bring claims against others even if they were partially at fault.

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