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New York Settlement Data

292 New York car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from New York. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

292+
Cases Analyzed
$100,000
Median Outcome
$25K $353K
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New York Settlements by Injury Type

How New York case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (52%)

$45,000

Median from 151 cases

Verdicts (48%)

$150,000

Median from 141 cases

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New York Case Results

Browse all New York car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

Showing 112 of 14+ cases

Settlement
$1,660,000

One driver stopped on a bridge due to another vehicle making a U-turn. The driver's van was then struck from behind by a trailing car. This was part of a chain-reaction accident involving five vehicles. The driver claimed injuries to his back and neck.

Dallas County • 2015
Settlement
$975,000

One driver was traveling on an expressway entrance when another driver struck their vehicle from behind. The impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle. The first driver claimed serious injuries from the collision. The other driver argued the first driver braked suddenly, causing the accident. The parties reached a settlement before a final verdict.

Queens County • 2020
Settlement
$900,000

A passenger in a vehicle was injured when a dump truck rear-ended his car. The collision occurred because the car in front of the dump truck stopped unexpectedly in a construction zone. The passenger suffered neck injuries requiring surgery and was unable to return to his job as an electrician.

Erie County • 2009
Settlement
$350,000

One driver was traveling on a highway at night when her vehicle was struck from the side. Her car then hit a third vehicle that was stopped in a lane. The first driver claimed injuries to her neck and back, as well as her shoulder. The case was settled after a jury trial.

Kings County • 2016
Settlement
$140,000

A passenger in a car was injured when a cable company truck passed too closely, causing another car to hit the truck and then the passenger's car. The passenger also claimed the host driver contributed to the accident. The other driver said a phantom driver caused the crash, but this was disputed. The passenger sustained shoulder and knee injuries.

Bronx County • 2002
Settlement
$125,000

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident at an intersection. The injured person was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with another vehicle. The injured person claimed the other driver's negligence caused the collision and their injuries. The other driver raised defenses including comparative negligence and failure to use seat belts. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury found the other driver liable.

Kings County • 2018
Settlement
$125,000

A six-car accident occurred on a parkway. One driver rear-ended another, causing a chain reaction. The injured person was a passenger who sustained spinal injuries requiring surgery. The case involved multiple defendants and third-party defendants, with some settling before trial. The jury ultimately found one driver 100% at fault.

Kings County • 2009
Verdict-Defense
$15,709

One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a car accident. The plaintiff alleged the defendant was careless when making a left turn and struck the plaintiff's vehicle. The court granted summary judgment on liability for the plaintiff. After a trial on damages, the court found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages.

Suffolk County • 2020
Settlement
$12,500

One driver was injured when their vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle during a multi-car collision. The injured person was a passenger in a vehicle that was slowing down for traffic. A vehicle behind them was hit from behind, pushing it into the defendant's vehicle, which then hit the injured person's vehicle. The injured person sustained injuries to their neck, back, shoulder, and experienced headaches.

Queens County • 2022
Settlement
$12,500

A child passenger was injured when the car they were in was hit from behind in a three-car crash. The child's car was stopped at a red light when another car hit the car behind it, pushing it into the child's car. The child suffered neck and back pain, and a knee injury.

Suffolk County • 2021
Settlement
$10,000

One driver was involved in a three-vehicle collision. The plaintiff claimed the defendant van driver struck her vehicle, causing it to hit the SUV in front, and then struck her vehicle again. The defendant van driver claimed the SUV stopped short, causing the collision. The plaintiff reported cervical and lumbar nerve root irritation. The jury found the defendant van driver 60% negligent and the decedent 40% negligent. The case settled according to a prior agreement.

Suffolk County • 2018
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State Law

New York Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

Key legal rules that affect how New York car accident claims are valued and resolved.

Fault System

Pure Comparative Fault (No-Fault state)

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Minimum Liability

$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage

New York is a no-fault state—your own insurance covers your medical expenses and lost wages up to your PIP limit regardless of who caused the accident.

To sue the at-fault driver, your injuries must meet the ‘serious injury’ threshold, which includes significant disfigurement, bone fractures, or permanent limitation of a body function.

New York uses pure comparative fault—you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault, reduced by your share of responsibility.

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Important: The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Always consult with a qualified New York attorney for guidance specific to your situation.