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$45,000
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One driver stopped at a red light and was hit from behind by another vehicle. The second driver claimed they were pushed into the first vehicle by a third vehicle. The case proceeded against the third vehicle. The injured driver claimed serious injuries to their neck and back, undergoing multiple procedures. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury awarded damages, and the parties later settled.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person experienced back and neck injuries, including herniated and bulging discs.
One driver said the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver experienced neck pain after the crash and later had two surgeries for herniated discs. The injured driver claimed permanent symptoms, while the other driver questioned the injury's relation to the impact. The case settled before trial.
One driver was stopped on an expressway ramp when another vehicle struck the back of her car. The injured driver claimed the other driver's negligence caused her injuries. The court granted the injured driver summary judgment on liability. A jury trial on damages found the injured driver sustained a significant limitation of use and a medically determined injury that prevented her from performing most daily activities for at least 90 days during the 180 days after the crash. The jury awarded her $300,000.
One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The crash resulted in injuries to the back and neck. The case was settled for a monetary amount.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The case involved injuries from the collision. The case was settled.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing a collision. The injured person experienced a herniated disc in their neck. The case was settled.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person sustained back and neck injuries.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries. The case went to a jury.
One driver stopped their vehicle in traffic and was hit from behind by another vehicle. This impact pushed the first vehicle into a third vehicle ahead. The occupants of the first vehicle sustained injuries to their backs, necks, shoulders, and knees. The defendant driver claimed the first vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the collision.
One driver claimed another driver negligently rear-ended her vehicle while she was stopped at a red light. The collision allegedly caused significant, permanent injuries to her cervical spine. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing or degenerative and not caused by the impact. After an eight-day trial, a jury awarded the plaintiff damages.
One driver hit the back of another driver's car while it was stopped in traffic. The person in the front car said they had knee pain and soft tissue injuries to their neck and back. They went to physical therapy for six months and said they would have permanent pain and limitations. They missed three weeks of work and had trouble with physical tasks. The other driver argued that any injuries healed quickly and denied the claim met the no-fault threshold.
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
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$60,000
3 cases in New York
Median settlement
$25,000
3 cases in New York
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$185,000
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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.
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.