Were you injured in an accident in New York City? Don't face the insurance companies alone. Get connected with a local wrongful death lawyer in New York City who can review your case.
Report the accident to New York City police and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor.
Take photos of the scene, vehicle damage, injuries, road conditions, and traffic signals.
Request a copy of the police report from the New York City police department.
Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company without first consulting an attorney.
Contact GetAccidentLawyerNow at (267) 212-1034 for a free consultation with a New York City wrongful death lawyer.
New York City crash cases run through the Supreme Court of the borough where the incident occurred. Manhattan and Bronx juries are historically among the most plaintiff-friendly in the country, which affects settlement positioning long before trial. NYC sidewalk liability is shifted onto abutting property owners under NYC Admin. Code § 7-210, and any case involving the City, NYPD, FDNY, MTA, or NYCHA triggers the 90-day notice of claim requirement under NY General Municipal Law § 50-e.
Primary Court
New York Supreme Court — Civil Branch (60 Centre Street, Manhattan); Kings, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond County Supreme Courts in the outer boroughs
Court websiteMajor Corridors
FDR Drive • Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) • Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) • Long Island Expressway (I-495) • West Side Highway
Local Agencies & Transit
NYPD; NYC Department of Transportation; MTA (subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road); Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Different type of accident? We connect victims with attorneys across all six practice areas.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Fault System
Pure comparative negligence
Min Insurance
25/50/50 (no-fault PIP state)
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New York has a 3 years statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Don't wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
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After an accident in New York City: 1) call 911 and get medical attention, 2) document the scene with photos, 3) request the police report, 4) avoid recorded statements to insurers before legal review, and 5) request a free case review through GetAccidentLawyerNow.
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