In a New York deposition, you must answer every question except in three narrow situations: to preserve a privilege or a right of confidentiality, to enforce a limitation set in a court order, or when a question is plainly improper and answering it would cause significant prejudice to...
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How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Settlement
New York does not pay you for the condition you already had. It pays you for what the accident added, and a defendant has to take you as you are.
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You hurt your back years before the crash. Now the pain is different, the adjuster...
How New York’s Serious Injury Threshold Affects Car Accident Claims
New York deleted the 90/180-day category from its serious injury threshold effective May 26, 2026, leaving eight ways to qualify for pain and suffering damages. The new rules apply based on when the lawsuit is filed, not when the crash happened.
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New York changed the...
What If Your Injury Symptoms Started Days After an Accident?
New York no-fault rules require written notice to your insurer no more than 30 days after the accident, even if your symptoms did not appear until day five. A late notice can still work, but only if you give the insurer written proof of a clear and reasonable...
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New York Comparative Negligence Explained
Can You Still Recover Compensation If You Were Partly at Fault?
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Yes, you may still have a personal injury claim. Being partly responsible for an accident does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation in New York. Under the state's comparative negligence law, an injured person may...
Apartment Building Injury Liability in New York
Who Is Responsible When Someone Is Injured in an Apartment Building?
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If you are injured in a New York apartment building because of an unsafe condition, the property owner, landlord, management company, or another responsible party may be liable. Liability depends on whether they knew—or reasonably should have...
Can You Recover Compensation If You Were Injured as a Passenger?
As a passenger, you are often less likely to bear fault for a crash compared to a driver, which often makes your claim more straightforward than the driver’s. New York no-fault benefits cover your medical bills regardless of who caused the accident.
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Being hurt in...
Do Personal Injury Cases Usually Settle Before Trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but a strong case is one prepared as if it will be tried. In New York, your willingness to go to court is often what drives a fair settlement offer.
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The large majority of personal injury cases settle...
New York Helmet Laws and Your Personal Injury Claim
Under New York’s pure comparative negligence law, not wearing a helmet does not prevent you from recovering compensation for injuries caused by another driver’s negligence.
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The crash happened two days ago, and now you are sorting through medical bills, missed shifts, and an insurance company...
How to Get Your New York Accident Report: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your accident report is one of the most important pieces of evidence in any personal injury claim. Knowing where to request it and how long it takes can make the difference between a strong case and a missed opportunity.
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The crash happened days ago, and...
