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$45,000
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$150,000
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One driver and a passenger were in a vehicle stopped at an intersection when the other driver struck them from behind. The passenger sustained injuries including a concussion, cervical and lumbar disc displacement, and a shoulder tear. The driver suffered a disc bulge in his lower back. The jury found the passenger suffered a significant injury and awarded damages, but found the driver did not sustain a significant injury.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver rear-ended them. The collision caused injuries to a passenger in the stopped vehicle. The parties settled the case for $5,000.
A passenger in a vehicle was injured when the vehicle they were in was stopped at a traffic light and struck from behind. The driver of the second vehicle was found to be at fault for not paying attention and maintaining a safe distance. The passenger sustained soft tissue injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder.
One driver's vehicle was stopped at an intersection when the other driver's vehicle rear-ended it. The passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries. The parties settled the case.
One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. That second vehicle had been struck by the defendant's vehicle. The collision caused the first vehicle to be pushed forward into the vehicle in front of it. The minor passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries.
A taxi cab carrying a minor passenger was stopped at a traffic light when it was hit from behind by another vehicle. The collision caused the minor to suffer injuries, including a sprain or strain to the neck and spine.
A mother's vehicle, carrying her child in a booster seat, was stopped at an intersection when it was hit from behind by another vehicle. The child sustained injuries to her spine and ribs. The parties settled the case for $2,500.
One driver was stopped at a stop sign when the other driver struck her from behind. The injured driver claimed she sustained a torn rotator cuff and aggravated pre-existing neck and back injuries. The other driver's expert argued the impact was too minor to cause the claimed injuries.
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within New York.
Firms that have handled the most New York car accident cases in our data.
4 cases in New York
Median settlement
$68,500
3 cases in New York
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$20,000
3 cases in New York
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$60,000
3 cases in New York
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$25,000
3 cases in New York
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$185,000
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Get Your Free EstimateKey legal rules that affect how New York car accident claims are valued and resolved.
Pure Comparative Fault (No-Fault state)
3 years from the date of the accident
$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.