What should you know about car accidents in New York?
The Cross Bronx Expressway, BQE, Long Island Expressway and Belt Parkway are notorious for congestion, and city streets mix cars, cabs, buses and cyclists. Upstate, the Thruway and lake-effect snow belts near Buffalo and Syracuse create winter hazards.
New York tip: New York's no-fault application is usually due within 30 days of the crash.
Who may be responsible for a car accident in New York?
The driver who caused the crash is usually responsible, but other people or companies may share liability. In New York, that can include the other driver, the vehicle owner, an employer — depending on who caused the crash.
Under New York's pure comparative fault rule, a share of blame for the car accident lowers what you can recover but never bars the claim outright. Read New York car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a car accident claim in New York?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the car accident. Claims involving New York cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.