New York Auto Accident Attorneys
If you were hurt in a car accident in New York, you do not have to sort out the insurance fight alone. We connect injured drivers and passengers across New York with experienced auto accident attorneys who handle claims like yours.
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If you were hurt in a car accident in New York, you do not have to sort out the insurance fight alone. We connect injured drivers and passengers across New York with experienced auto accident attorneys who handle claims like yours. The review is free, there is no obligation, and participating attorneys typically work on a contingency basis, which generally means no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you.
Car Accident Facts for New York
General reference only, not legal advice. Laws change and exceptions apply. Confirm with an attorney.
Filing Deadlines in New York
Every state limits how long you have to bring a claim, and New York is no exception. As a general reference, the personal-injury filing deadline runs about 3 years from the date of the crash. The window can be shorter when a claim involves a city, county, or state vehicle, and special rules can apply to minors and to wrongful death. Because missing the deadline can permanently end a claim, it is worth confirming the exact date that applies to you early.
Who Pays After a New York Crash
New York is a no-fault state, so your own Personal Injury Protection coverage may pay certain medical bills and lost wages first, with limits on when you can pursue the other driver directly. On top of that, New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so you may recover even if you were mostly at fault, with your award reduced by your share of blame. These rules decide how much you can recover and from whom, and they are exactly the kind of thing an attorney sorts out so an insurer cannot use them against you.
Where Crashes Happen in New York
Heavy traffic corridors tend to produce the most serious collisions. In New York, that includes routes such as I-87, I-90, I-95, I-495, along with dense city streets and intersections in the metros below. High-speed interstate crashes, multi-vehicle pileups, and rideshare and commercial-truck collisions often involve more significant injuries and more than one insurer, which is where experienced representation matters most.
New York Cities and Towns We Cover
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What a New York Claim May Help You Recover
- Medical bills, from emergency care through rehabilitation and future treatment.
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability while you recover.
- Vehicle and property damage.
- Pain, suffering, and the effect of the injury on your daily life.
Every case is different and no outcome is promised. These are common categories of damages, not a prediction about your case.
Maintained by the autoaccident.co editorial team. Last reviewed June 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice, and state laws change. How we keep this current.
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New York Car Accident Questions
As a general reference, New York sets a personal-injury filing deadline of about 3 years. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against a government entity and there are exceptions, so confirm your exact deadline with an attorney as soon as possible.
New York is a no-fault (PIP) state, so your own insurance may pay certain medical costs and lost wages first, with limits on when you can step outside the no-fault system.
New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so you may recover even if you were mostly at fault, with your award reduced by your share of blame. An attorney can review the facts of your crash and explain how the rule applies to your claim.