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Were you hurt in a car wreck, slip and fall, or any other injury in New York City? New York gives you three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim under CPLR § 214(5). The state follows a pure comparative fault rule. Any responsibility may reduce what you recover. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.
In New York, the personal injury statute of limitations is three years. CPLR § 214(5) sets that deadline. The clock begins on the date of your injury. If you miss it by even one day, the court could dismiss your case, regardless of the evidence.
New York follows a pure comparative fault rule under CPLR § 1411. Fault in an accident could be split between the parties involved. Your share reduces what you can recover, but New York doesn’t cut off your claim entirely.
Also, New York is a no-fault auto insurance state. This means that your insurer covers initial medical costs, regardless of who caused the crash. But pursuing compensation for pain and suffering requires meeting specific injury thresholds.
Did your accident involve an MTA bus, a New York City vehicle, or any government-owned property? Then, a much shorter deadline may apply to your case. Under New York’s General Municipal Law, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. The lawsuit itself must be filed within one year and 90 days. Miss either step and your claim against the city may be gone. Talk to an attorney before deciding your next move.
New York City’s more than three million registered vehicles share some of the oldest, most congested roads in America. Every borough has its hotspots. Common accident sites include the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Atlantic Avenue, and Queens Boulevard.
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) is one of the most dangerous roads in the entire city. Built in the 1940s, the infrastructure is supposed to only handle trucks weighing up to 72,000 pounds. The current legal truck weight limit is 80,000 pounds. An estimated 10% of trucks on the BQE exceed that limit, cracking pavement and increasing crash risk for everyone.
Plus, narrow lanes, tight curves, crumbling infrastructure, and constant construction zones regularly trigger accidents on I-278. Rear-end crashes, sideswipe collisions, and serious truck wrecks are often documented. The Tillary Street and Flatbush Avenue intersection is particularly dangerous.
Atlantic Avenue is one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous surface roads. It runs east-west through multiple neighborhoods and connects residential areas to major highways. High-speed traffic, frequent bus stops, pedestrian crossings, and commercial truck deliveries all meet on the avenue.
Queens Boulevard stretches through one of the city’s most densely populated stretches. It has a long and documented crash history. Major safety improvements have reduced fatalities on the Boulevard itself. But the road’s fundamental layout still creates dangerous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists at every crossing.
Evidence disappears quickly after a crash in New York City. Speak with an attorney before you talk to any insurance adjuster. Anything you say to the insurance company may be used against you later.
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Have you been injured in New York City? You may be overwhelmed and confused. These are the most common questions we receive across the five boroughs.
The first thing you should do is to get medical attention, even if you feel okay. Some injuries don’t show up for days. Document the scene if you can. Take photos, write down what happened, and collect the other driver’s or property owner’s information. Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster before talking to an attorney.
For most personal injury claims, you have three years from the date of your injury under CPLR § 214(5). The window is much shorter if a government entity is involved. You must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. The lawsuit itself must be filed within one year and 90 days. Miss either deadline and your claim against the city may be gone entirely.
The most important thing you should remember is that your first meeting is a case review. It’s not a commitment. The attorney will review the details of your accident. Then, the attorney will explain your legal options. This is the best time to ask any questions you may have.
You pay nothing up front. Many New York City law firms, like Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.
