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$45,000
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One driver alleged the other driver ran a stop sign, causing a collision. The first driver claimed injuries to their back and shoulder requiring surgery. The second driver stated they stopped at the stop sign before entering the intersection and was struck by the first driver. Evidence showed the first driver was involved in a later accident, but injuries from that incident were to the other shoulder. The jury found the second driver 100% at fault.
A 19-year-old passenger was injured when the vehicle he was in collided with another vehicle at an intersection. The collision occurred when one driver was proceeding through the intersection and the other driver was making a left turn. The passenger claimed injuries to his back, head, leg, and neck. The case involved claims of negligence against both drivers and vicarious liability against the owner of one of the vehicles.
Two drivers collided at an intersection where both had stop signs. One driver claimed the other failed to yield, causing the crash. The other driver asserted they were in the intersection first and had the right of way. The injured driver reported a fractured ankle, neck issues with nerve involvement, and shoulder impingement causing permanent pain. The jury found the first driver 100% at fault.
Two drivers collided at an intersection where both had stop signs. One driver claimed the other failed to yield, causing the crash. The other driver asserted she was in the intersection first and suffered a fractured ankle, spinal bulges, and shoulder impingement. The jury found the second driver 100% at fault.
One driver was traveling through an intersection when the other driver allegedly ran a red light and struck their vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the driver, including tears in knee cartilage and ligaments, and disc injuries in the neck and lower back. The defendant argued the injuries were not permanent. The jury found the defendant partially liable, and the parties later settled.
A two-car accident occurred at an intersection. One driver was making a left turn and was struck by a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The defense argued the injured driver was partially at fault due to speed and not paying attention. They also claimed the injuries were from prior incidents, not this crash.
Settlement amounts can vary significantly by location within New York.
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$68,500
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$20,000
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$25,000
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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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