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New York Settlement Data

292 New York car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

Real settlement and verdict data from New York. Broken down by injury type, county, and outcome—so you know what to expect.

292+
Cases Analyzed
$100,000
Median Outcome
$25K $353K
Typical Range
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New York Settlements by Injury Type

How New York case outcomes differ depending on injury severity.

Settlements (52%)

$45,000

Median from 151 cases

Verdicts (48%)

$150,000

Median from 141 cases

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New York Case Results

Browse all New York car accident settlements and verdicts. Filter by injury or accident type.

Showing 6172 of 292+ cases

Verdict-Plaintiff
$425,000

A nurse who had recently given birth was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by another vehicle. The passenger claimed she sustained serious injuries that prevented her from performing her usual daily activities for at least 90 days out of the first 180 days after the accident. The jury found in her favor and awarded damages for past and future pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Kings County • 2022
Verdict-Plaintiff
$403,000

One driver claimed the other driver hit them from behind. The injured driver said they had neck and back pain and headaches after the crash. The other driver said the impact was minor. The injured driver's treatment was interrupted for a period due to cost, but they later resumed treatment and received an award.

Monroe County • 2016
Verdict-Plaintiff
$400,000

One driver stopped at an intersection was hit from behind by another driver. The driver of the stopped vehicle claimed neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The passenger in the stopped vehicle also claimed neck and back injuries but did not require surgery. The defendants did not respond to the lawsuit.

Kings County • 2019
Verdict-Plaintiff
$400,000

A rear-end collision occurred involving two vehicles. The injured person sustained a knee injury as a result of the crash. The case went to trial and resulted in a plaintiff verdict.

Dallas County • 2017
Settlement
$375,000

One driver was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The injured driver, a construction worker, claimed knee injuries and a back herniation. The other driver argued the injuries were work-related. The case settled before trial.

Nassau County • 2018
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State Law

New York Car Accident Law: What You Need to Know

Key legal rules that affect how New York car accident claims are valued and resolved.

Fault System

Pure Comparative Fault (No-Fault state)

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Minimum Liability

$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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New York Car Accident Settlement FAQs

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.