Personal Injury Resources

Plain-English explanations of how personal injury claims work in New York: the deadlines that apply, the no-fault serious injury threshold, and what to do after an accident in New York City. These articles are general information about New York law and not legal advice.

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New York No-Fault Insurance: What It Covers and How to File

An overview of New York's no-fault insurance law, what it covers, and the steps and deadlines involved in filing a claim.

Hurt on an E-Bike Delivering Food in NYC: What the Law Says

An overview of the workers' compensation, no-fault, and negligence rules that apply when a food delivery rider is hurt on an e-bike in New York City.

New York Personal Injury Deadlines: The Complete Guide

An overview of the filing deadlines that apply to car accident and other injury claims under New York law.

What to Do After a Car Accident in New York City

An overview of the legal steps and deadlines New York law imposes after a car accident, from scene duties to no-fault notice requirements.

How to Get an NYPD Collision Report: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how New York law lets you request an NYPD collision report and what steps and records rules apply.

The New York Scaffold Law: who is responsible when a worker falls

Labor Law §240(1) places responsibility for gravity-related construction injuries on owners and contractors. Here is what it requires and how it differs from §241(6).

The insurance adjuster called. What you say next matters

An adjuster may call within days of a crash. Here is what a recorded statement is, what a medical authorization covers, and why early offers arrive incomplete.

Hurt by the MTA or a city agency? The 90-day deadline comes first

A claim against the MTA or a New York City agency usually requires a notice of claim within ninety days, long before any lawsuit. Here is how that deadline works.

Self-Driving Cars and Crash Liability in New York

Automated driving systems are on the road, but New York still expects a human to be responsible. Here is how liability is generally analysed when technology is involved in a crash.

Gig Economy Delivery and Rideshare Injuries in New York

Delivery and rideshare work has changed who is on New York streets and who pays when someone is hurt. Here is how coverage generally works for gig workers in New York City.