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From New York City to Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany, GoFreeLegal gives people throughout New York State a way to seek a confidential review.

New York's no-fault vehicle rules and the customs of NYC courts are hard to work through. We do not serve as your lawyer in Supreme Court.

Legal snapshot

How New York cases are often discussed

General information about injury and civil matters in New York. This is not legal advice, and rules change.

  • Fault rule

    Pure comparative fault

    New York is a no-fault auto state. PIP benefits usually come first, and a serious-injury threshold can limit lawsuits against another driver.

  • 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

    GoFreeLegal does not file cases or appear in these courts.

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Local context

Key features of New York law

Vehicle coverage in New York is no-fault. PIP usually pays out first, and a serious injury threshold may limit what you can pursue against another motorist. Once litigation proceeds, pure comparative fault still governs. Scaffold and construction mishaps fall under special statutes.

Injury lawsuits generally carry a three-year deadline, though claims involving municipalities can require notice inside 90 days. A lawyer in New York can check both dates on your behalf.

Issues that often come up in New York reviews

  • 01

    Serious-injury threshold after a crash

    No-fault benefits often pay first. Extra rules decide whether you can sue another driver for pain and suffering. Pure comparative fault still applies when a suit goes forward.

  • 02

    90-day notice against cities

    Some notice-of-claim deadlines against New York City or other public bodies are as short as 90 days. That is a frequent miss after a bus, subway-adjacent, or sidewalk incident.

  • 03

    Scaffold and construction statutes

    Construction and elevation cases can involve extra Labor Law rules that do not exist in every state. GoFreeLegal does not represent you in Supreme Court.

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Before you submit

Good to know in New York

  • Have a New York attorney check both the no-fault threshold and any notice clock.
  • Upstate dockets in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany follow the same statutes with local habits.
  • This page is general information, not advice.

This page is general information about New York law, not legal advice from GoFreeLegal. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.