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$45,000
Median from 151 cases
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One driver stopped his vehicle on the side of the road to inspect a trailer hitch. The other driver, operating a truck, struck the trailer from behind, pushing it into the first driver and his vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries from the collision.
A valet driver was involved in a rear-end collision. He claimed the accident caused a cervical herniation requiring surgery and aggravated a pre-existing lumbar herniation, also requiring surgery. He stated these injuries made him permanently unable to return to his previous work. The other driver argued the collision was minor and disputed the extent of the injuries. The case settled for $1,500,000.
One driver was stopped at a red light when the truck driver behind them hit their car. The impact pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver who was hit suffered neck injuries that required surgery. They also had knee injuries that improved after surgery. The other driver claimed the first driver stopped suddenly. The case settled.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person sustained back injuries. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.
A passenger in a van was injured when the van she was in was hit from behind. The passenger claimed back injuries, knee injuries requiring surgery, and emotional distress. The other driver argued the collision was minor and that the passenger's injuries were from prior incidents. The jury found in favor of the passenger.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing injuries to the driver and two passengers. The case involved a motor vehicle accident.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when the other driver hit them from behind. The person in the stopped car sustained injuries to their back and neck.
A car crash occurred at an intersection. The case involved a motor vehicle accident. Experts in economics, health care finance, health care management, and neurological surgery provided testimony.
One driver was struck from behind in this motor vehicle case. The injured driver, who had a history of back problems, claimed the collision aggravated a pre-existing condition and required surgery. The other driver argued the property damage was minor and questioned the severity of the injury. The injured driver stated the surgery was necessary due to the accident and that he could no longer work.
One driver was rear-ended by another driver. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a lumbar herniation requiring surgery. The case settled after jury selection for $1,100,000.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle, causing disabling injuries to the spine. The case was settled for $1,100,000.
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The case resulted in a back injury. The case was settled for $1,100,000.
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
Median settlement
$20,000
3 cases in New York
Median settlement
$60,000
3 cases in New York
Median settlement
$25,000
3 cases in New York
Median settlement
$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.
Answers based on real New York case data and state law.
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