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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.

Showing 193204 of 224+ cases

Settlement
$15,000

A passenger in a car was injured when the car they were in was stopped at a red light and struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was accused of failing to pay attention and maintain a safe distance. The passenger sustained neck and back injuries.

Kings County • 2022
Settlement
$12,000

One driver struck the rear of another vehicle at an intersection. The driver who was hit reportedly sustained serious injuries to their head, body, limbs, and nervous system. They also suffered property damage to their car. The case was settled.

Bronx County • 2022
Settlement
$10,000

One driver's vehicle was stopped at a red light when the other driver's vehicle struck it from behind. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sustained injuries. The parties reached a settlement.

Bronx County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$10,000

One driver was granted summary judgment in this rear-end collision case. The parties agreed to a high/low settlement range. The plaintiff claimed aggravation of a lumbar and cervical herniation and a tear of the shoulder. The defendant argued the plaintiff's disc injuries were from a later accident. The jury awarded $10,000.

Nassau County • 2018
Settlement
$10,000

A child passenger was injured when the vehicle they were in was hit from behind by another car. The second car ran a red light while trying to merge into traffic. The child's vehicle was proceeding through the intersection when the collision occurred. The child sustained injuries to their back and neck.

Suffolk County • 2021
Settlement
$10,000

A passenger was injured when the car he was in was struck from behind. The injured party's parents filed a personal injury lawsuit on his behalf. The defense argued the host driver was negligent. The parties settled for $10,000.

Queens County • 2020
Settlement
$10,000

A minor passenger was injured when the parked car they were in was hit from behind by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was accused of failing to pay attention, maintain a safe distance, and stop in time. The passenger sustained injuries to their neck and back.

Queens County • 2021
Settlement
$10,000

One driver's vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the other driver's vehicle struck it from behind. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sustained injuries. The parties settled the case.

Queens County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$10,000

One driver was hit from behind by a trucker. The driver claimed to have suffered jaw pain that required surgery. The driver also experienced depression and fear of the jaw locking. The defense argued the driver had a prior psychological depression claim from another accident and presented no evidence of ongoing risk.

Orange County • 1993
Settlement
$9,500

One driver was distracted by changing the radio station and rear-ended a stopped vehicle at a red light. This caused the stopped vehicle to strike a third vehicle. The passenger in the first stopped vehicle sustained injuries.

Suffolk County • 2021
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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.