One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle rear-ended the car behind her, pushing it into her car. She sued for injuries to her neck and knee. The jury found in her favor.
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One driver was stopped at a red light when another vehicle rear-ended the car behind her, pushing it into her car. She sued for injuries to her neck and knee. The jury found in her favor.
A passenger was injured when the driver they were with rear-ended another car, pushing it into a third vehicle. The driver was accused of not paying attention and failing to stop at a red light. The passenger suffered injuries including a liver laceration and broken ribs.
A passenger was injured when the parked car she was in was struck from behind by another vehicle. The passenger's vehicle was legally stopped when the collision occurred. The driver of the striking vehicle was accused of failing to pay attention and avoid the collision. The passenger sustained injuries to her back and neck.
One driver's vehicle was struck from behind in a four-car collision at an intersection. The injured person suffered disc herniations and bulging discs. The driver of the last car admitted fault but disputed the cause of the injuries, suggesting they were related to a later accident or were degenerative. The jury awarded the injured person $45,000, but they received $25,000 due to uninsured motorist coverage limits.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle reported neck and back injuries.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle, causing that vehicle to then strike the vehicle in front of it. The driver who initiated the collision was found to be at fault. The case was settled for $45,000.
One driver rear-ended another. The case proceeded to determine damages after negligence and serious injury were established. The injured driver claimed neck injuries requiring surgery and missed work. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. The jury awarded damages for past pain, medical expenses, and lost income, but no future damages. The case settled after the verdict.
One driver allegedly caused a collision with another vehicle. The injured party reportedly sustained economic loss. The insurance company paid for the damages and then filed a lawsuit against the driver. The defendant denied the allegations and asserted several defenses. The parties later agreed to dismiss the case.
One driver struck the rear of another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their knee, neck, and back, including disc herniations and ligament sprains. The other driver argued the injuries were pre-existing. A jury found in favor of the defendant, and the plaintiff recovered $43,000 based on a pre-trial agreement.
One driver stopped at a red light when the other driver struck their vehicle from behind. The first driver claimed permanent injuries to their knee, neck, and back, including disc herniations and ligament sprains. The second driver argued the injuries were pre-existing from a prior accident and not caused by this collision. A jury found in favor of the second driver.
One driver's vehicle collided with another on August 25, 2017, in Nassau County, New York. The plaintiff alleged the defendants' carelessness caused the accident and sought damages. The defendants raised several defenses, including the plaintiff's subrogor's own fault and limitations on liability. After a bench trial, the court found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded damages.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The person in the struck vehicle reported injuries to their back and shoulder.
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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.
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