Accident Risks in and Around New York City
New York City sees its share of serious injuries, particularly from intersection collisions and failure-to-yield crashes. Heavy traffic on the city's most congested avenues and the Vision Zero corridors contributes to collisions, while slip-and-falls, workplace incidents, and medical negligence injure residents year-round.
Wherever and however you were hurt in New York City, the same core New York principles govern your right to compensation.
How New York Law Applies
Failure-to-yield and red-light running cause a large share of NYC's serious crashes. The city's Vision Zero data documents the most dangerous corridors, which can help establish a known hazard in your claim.
Across New York, the no-fault system covers your initial medical bills and lost wages after a motor-vehicle crash, while the serious-injury threshold governs when you can sue for pain and suffering. Pure comparative negligence means partial fault won't bar your recovery.
Deadlines That Apply
Most New York injury claims must be filed within three years, but claims against a government entity require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Medical malpractice and wrongful death have their own timelines. Because some deadlines are short, act promptly.
Getting Help in New York City
Injury Claim Team connects injured New York City residents with experienced New York personal injury attorneys at no cost. Your case review is free and confidential, and you pay nothing unless you win. Call 973-566-5599 any time, day or night.
Injured in New York? Injury Claim Team connects you with an experienced New York personal injury attorney at no cost. Call 973-566-5599 or request your free case review — a specialist will reach out within the hour.