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The First 72 Hours After a NY Car Accident
The first 72 hours after a New York crash set the shape of everything that follows: the police report, the medical record insurers read first, and the 10-day and 30-day filing clocks that are already running. You don't need to do everything at once. You need to take the right steps in order. This guide is that order.
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Filing a NY Car Accident Claim, Both Deadlines
A New York crash starts two filings, not one. The DMV's MV-104 crash report is due within 10 days when anyone is hurt or any one person's property damage tops $1,000. The no-fault application, Form NF-2, is due to your own insurer within 30 days. Miss the first and the DMV can suspend your license. Miss the second and you put the benefits that pay your medical bills at risk.
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No-Fault Insurance in New York, Explained
New York no-fault insurance pays up to $50,000 per person for medical bills and lost earnings after a crash, no matter who caused it. You must file a written claim with the right insurer within 30 days. No-fault never pays for pain and suffering or car damage. Only a serious injury as defined by Insurance Law 5102(d) opens the door to a lawsuit.
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When the Other Driver Has No Insurance
New York requires drivers to carry only $25,000 per person in bodily injury coverage, and plenty carry nothing at all. Three backstops exist: mandatory uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, optional SUM coverage that matches your own limits, and the state's MVAIC fund for people with no policy to claim under. Each one runs on its own strict deadlines.
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How Much Does Workers' Comp Pay in New York?
New York's workers' comp maximum rose to $1,281.50 a week on July 1, 2026. Benefits run two-thirds of your average weekly wage, and how long they last depends on how the Board classifies your disability, from a fixed run of weeks to lifetime payments. What comp never pays: a dollar for pain and suffering.
· 9 min read 
MTA Notice of Claim: 90-Day Filing Guide
You have just 90 days after a bus or subway injury to file a Notice of Claim with the correct entity. Miss the deadline and your case is almost certainly dead. Courts deny late-notice petitions in the majority of cases.
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No-Fault Pays Cyclists Up to $50,000. Unless You Crash Like This.
New York only requires helmets for riders under 14, but adults who skip one can face reduced compensation under comparative negligence. Meanwhile, most cyclists don't realize that no-fault PIP benefits only apply when a motor vehicle is involved in the crash.
· 8 min read 
That Product Was Built Decades Ago. In New York, You Can Still Sue.
New York allows injured consumers to pursue product liability claims under three separate theories (strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty), each with different proof requirements and strategic advantages. Most cases are strongest when all three are pled together.
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Section 1983 Claims Against the NYPD
Section 1983 lets you sue NYPD officers and the City of New York in federal court for constitutional violations like excessive force, false arrest, and unlawful search. The Legal Aid Society counted nearly $115 million paid to resolve NYPD misconduct lawsuits in 2023 alone.
· 11 min read 
Workers' Comp vs. Third-Party Claims in New York
Workers' comp covers your medical bills and partial wages, but it doesn't compensate pain and suffering and caps your income replacement. If a third party (a property owner, general contractor, or equipment manufacturer) caused your injury, a separate personal injury lawsuit can recover far more.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in NYC
Learn the essential steps to take immediately after a car accident in New York City to protect your health, your rights, and your potential claim.
· 8 min read 
NY Labor Law 240: Construction Worker Guide
Understanding your rights under New York Labor Law 240 (the Scaffold Law) if you've been injured in a fall at a construction site.
· 10 min read 
Your NY Malpractice Clock Starts Before You Know You're Hurt
New York's statute of limitations for medical malpractice is 2 years and 6 months from the date of the alleged malpractice, not the standard 3 years that applies to other personal injury claims. Several doctrines can extend or shorten this window: continuous treatment, foreign object discovery, and Lavern's Law for cancer and malignant tumor misdiagnosis.
· 12 min read 
Slip and Fall: When Are NYC Businesses Liable?
Understanding premises liability in New York: when property owners are responsible for slip and fall injuries and what you need to prove your case.
· 6 min read 
Uber & Lyft Accident Claims in NYC: Who Pays?
Rideshare accident claims are complicated. Learn who is liable when you're injured in an Uber or Lyft accident and how insurance coverage works.
· 9 min read 
Wrongful Death Claims in NY: A Family Guide
Learn who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in New York, what damages are available, and how the legal process works for surviving family members.
· 11 min read