One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the plaintiff's back and elbow. Medical experts testified regarding the injuries.
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One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injuries to the plaintiff's back and elbow. Medical experts testified regarding the injuries.
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The driver who caused the collision fled the scene but was later located by police. The injured driver alleged that the impact caused permanent injuries, including disc herniations and other spinal issues. The other driver argued the injuries were not serious. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver alleged that another driver struck her vehicle from behind, causing significant injuries. The second driver contested the extent of the injuries, claiming they were not serious and did not result in disability. The first driver reported post-traumatic injuries including disc herniations and shoulder injuries. The second driver's medical expert opined that the injuries resolved without permanency. A jury found in favor of the first driver and awarded damages.
One driver was traveling on a road when the other driver struck her vehicle from behind. The plaintiff claimed the impact caused significant injuries, including disc herniations and shoulder tears. The defendant argued the plaintiff's injuries were minor and resolved. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
One driver was traveling north when the driver in front of her made a sudden right turn. The plaintiff braked to avoid a collision and was struck from behind by another vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries to her knee and wrist.
One driver claimed the other driver hit the back of his car. The collision happened at an intersection. The second driver admitted fault, and the case proceeded to determine damages. The injured driver said he had a torn meniscus in his knee and shoulder impingement, requiring surgery. He was unable to work for seven months. The defense argued the injuries were due to the driver's age and job, not the accident.
One driver's car was hit from behind while double parked with hazard lights on. The other driver claimed the first car pulled out into traffic. The jury found the first driver 70% at fault and the second driver 30% at fault. The jury awarded damages for past pain and suffering.
One driver was sitting in her parked car when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The injured driver went to the hospital with back pain and numbness. She received chiropractic and physical therapy. The defense argued the accident was minor and could not have caused the alleged injuries, also pointing to a prior injury. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.
One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The injured person reported injuries to their back, head, and neck.
One driver hit the back of another vehicle. The case involved a motor vehicle accident. The award was $200,000.
A woman was struck by a taxi in Manhattan. She claimed injuries to her back, knees, and neck. The taxi driver's owner was sued for negligence. The woman alleged the taxi driver resumed driving while blocking a crosswalk, causing her to fall onto the taxi's hood and get pinned between the taxi and a van. The defense claimed minimal contact occurred and injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the taxi liable and the woman sustained a serious injury.
A rear-end collision occurred, causing injuries to the back and shoulder. The case involved expert testimony from an orthopedic surgeon and a diagnostic radiologist. The jury awarded damages for the injuries sustained.
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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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