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Untangling New York's no-fault insurance rules and the customs of NYC courts is no small task. We are not your attorney in Supreme Court.
Legal snapshot
How New York cases are often discussed
General information about how legal matters are often discussed in New York. This is not legal advice, and rules change.
Fault rule
Pure comparative fault
New York operates under a no-fault auto system. PIP coverage generally pays first, and a serious-injury threshold may restrict claims against the other motorist.
Typical filing window
Many injury lawsuits discussed around 3 years; city notice can be 90 days
Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.
Auto system
No-fault (PIP)
No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.
Where cases are heard
Supreme Court for many civil cases; NYC has additional local courts
AttorneyDirectory does not file cases or appear in these courts.
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Local context
The legal setting in New York
New York runs on a no-fault auto framework. PIP benefits usually pay first, and a serious-injury threshold can limit claims against other motorists. Pure comparative fault still governs once litigation proceeds. Construction and scaffold mishaps fall under special statutes.
A three-year window generally applies to personal injury actions, yet claims involving municipalities may demand notice within 90 days. A New York attorney can check both timelines on your behalf.
Matters that frequently arise in New York case reviews
01
Serious-injury threshold after a crash
No-fault payments typically come first. Separate rules determine if you may pursue the other driver for pain and suffering. Pure comparative fault remains in play once a lawsuit proceeds.
02
90-day notice against cities
Certain claim-notice cutoffs involving New York City or other public entities run as short as 90 days. This is a common oversight following a bus, subway-adjacent, or sidewalk event.
03
Scaffold and construction statutes
Construction and elevation matters may trigger additional Labor Law provisions not found in all states. AttorneyDirectory does not represent you in Supreme Court.
Practice areas
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Before you submit
Good to know in New York
- Ask a New York lawyer to review both the no-fault threshold and any notice deadline.
- Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany courts apply the same statutes with regional customs.
- This page offers general information, not advice.
This page is general information about New York law, not legal advice from AttorneyDirectory. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.