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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
Typical Range
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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.

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Verdict-Plaintiff
$75,000

One driver hit another vehicle from behind. A passenger in the struck vehicle claimed injury to her jaw. The passenger's dentist stated she would have permanent pain and difficulty eating. The defense argued the condition was pre-existing or caused by teeth clenching, and that surgery was not necessary.

Orange County • 1997
Settlement
$65,000

A child was injured while exiting a parked car that was hit from behind by another vehicle. The child was in the backseat and struck their leg against the car door when the collision occurred. The child sustained a fracture to their left fibula.

Monroe County • 2019
Settlement
$65,000

One driver stopped at a red light was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who was hit was pushed into the car in front. The driver who hit the other car claimed the light had changed and the first driver stopped suddenly. The injured driver sustained bulging discs in her neck and a partial tear in her shoulder. The jury found the other driver fully responsible. The case settled for $65,000.

Queens County • 1995
Settlement
$60,000

One driver stopped in traffic when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused alleged severe and permanent injuries and economic loss to the driver who was stopped. The case was settled for $60,000.

Dutchess County • 2020
Settlement
$57,500

A passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind. The driver of the second vehicle was preparing to turn left when the other vehicle slowed down. The second vehicle then struck the first vehicle's rear. The passenger sustained injuries including a cut to the chin.

Nassau County • 2021
Verdict-Plaintiff
$50,000

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle after stopping on a road. The driver who was hit claimed the impact caused permanent injuries, including disc herniations and shoulder tendinosis. The other driver argued the stop was sudden and unavoidable. A jury found in favor of the driver who was hit.

Queens County • 2025
Settlement
$50,000

A passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in rear-ended another car. The passenger sustained injuries including a shoulder fracture and disc issues. The case was settled.

Kings County • 2019
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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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New York Car Accident Settlement FAQs

Answers based on real New York case data and state law.

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.