New York City streets are crowded with cars, trucks, buses, rideshares, mopeds, and bikes. Crashes happen every day. What you do in the first few weeks can decide what your case is worth.
Collisions We Handle
- Car accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Uber, Lyft, and taxi accidents
- MTA bus accidents
- Motorcycle, moped, and e-bike crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle knockdowns
- Hit and run and uninsured driver claims
Types of Motor Vehicle Cases
Results
Settlement secured for a client rear-ended at a stop sign, resulting in Spinal Surgery.
Settlement obtained for a client involved in a life-altering sideswipe resulting in Spinal Surgery.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
No-Fault Comes First
No-fault benefits pay medical bills and part of lost wages, up to $50,000 per person, no matter who caused the crash. Written notice to the insurer is generally due within 30 days of the accident. There are some circumstances where the insurance company will make exceptions.
Miss that deadline and the insurer may refuse to pay your medical bills. We help clients get the application in on time.
The Serious Injury Rule
To recover for pain and suffering after a motor vehicle crash, New York law requires a "serious injury." Fractures, significant scarring, and significant or permanent loss of use of a body part are examples.
This is where many cases are won or lost. Consistent medical treatment and clear documentation matter.
What You Can Recover
- Medical bills beyond no-fault
- Lost wages beyond no-fault
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earning ability
Partly at fault? You can still recover in New York. Your award is reduced by your share of the fault. It is not wiped out.
Deadlines
Most New York injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the accident.
If a City vehicle, an MTA bus, or another public vehicle was involved: Claims against the City of New York, the Transit Authority, NYCHA, or another public agency move faster. A written notice of claim is generally due within 90 days, and the lawsuit generally must be filed within one year and 90 days.
Common Questions
Who pays my medical bills after a crash?
In most cases, the no-fault coverage on the vehicle you were in. If you were a pedestrian or cyclist, coverage usually comes from the vehicle involved. Our office will confirm what applies to your claim after we discuss it and complete the necessary research.
The other driver had no insurance. Now what?
You may have a claim under the uninsured motorist coverage on your own or a household policy, or through a state fund for people with no coverage available. Strict notice rules apply, so call quickly.
Do I need a lawyer if the insurer already made an offer?
Early offers usually come before anyone knows the full extent of the injury. Once you sign a release, the case is over. Get advice first.
Hit by a City vehicle?
Claims against the City of New York have a much shorter deadline. In most cases a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days. Call us right away.
Talk to a Lawyer Today
The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we win, and we advance the costs of the case. You speak with your attorney directly, not a call center.