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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Truck Accidents in NYC: Who Can Be Held Responsible

An overview of who can be legally responsible after a New York City truck accident, from the driver to the vehicle owner.

Medical Records After a Car Accident in New York: What to Keep

Explains which medical records to keep after a New York car accident and how state law governs access to and use of those records.

Herniated Disc After a Car Accident in New York: What the Law Says

A herniated disc after a New York car accident may qualify as a serious injury under Insurance Law section 5102(d), depending on its effects.

How to Fill Out and File the MV-104 Crash Report Form

A plain-language walkthrough of the MV-104 crash report form, from the screening questions to Part A, Part B, and where the original is mailed.

Hurt in a NYC Taxi or Rideshare? Who Pays the Bills

Explains who pays medical bills after a taxi or rideshare accident in New York City under no-fault law, and when a lawsuit beyond no-fault is possible.

MVAIC Claims After a Hit-and-Run in New York

An overview of how MVAIC claims work under New York Insurance Law after an uninsured or hit-and-run accident.

Citi Bike and E-Scooter Crashes in NYC: Who Pays?

Explains which New York laws determine fault and insurance coverage after a Citi Bike or e-scooter crash in New York City.

Doored While Biking in NYC: Who Is Responsible Under the Law

New York law places the duty to check before opening a car door on the person opening it, under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1214.

Does No-Fault Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accidents in New York?

New York law excludes motorcycles from the no-fault system, so injured riders must rely on other insurance and legal claims instead.

Hurt on an NYC Construction Site: What to Do First

Learn what New York Labor Law requires after a construction accident in NYC, including scaffold safety rules and reporting deadlines.

Slip and Fall in NYC: What to Do in the First 48 Hours

A plain-language guide to documenting a New York City slip and fall in the first 48 hours and the deadlines that govern such claims.

The MV-104: New York's 10-Day Accident Report Rule

New York law requires drivers to report certain crashes to the DMV within 10 days using Form MV-104, separate from any police report.

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident in New York?

Whether a minor New York car accident requires legal help depends on injury severity, fault disputes, and strict notice and filing deadlines.

How Do You File a Notice of Claim Against a City in New York?

Explains the New York law requiring a Notice of Claim before suing a city over a pothole or sidewalk defect.

Driverless Trucks on I-20 and I-35: Who Is Liable in Texas?

Texas law defines who operates a driverless truck for traffic purposes, but civil liability after a crash follows separate negligence and product-law rules.

Who Is Liable When an E-Bike Hits a Pedestrian in NYC?

Explains how New York law assigns responsibility when an e-bike strikes a pedestrian, from the rider to owners, employers, and public entities.

Who Is At Fault When a Car Hits a Pedestrian in NYC?

New York law weighs driver duty, pedestrian right of way, and comparative fault to decide who bears responsibility when a car strikes a pedestrian.

Uber and Lyft Accidents in New York: Whose Insurance Pays?

A look at which insurance policy, the driver's, the rideshare company's, or a third party's, responds after an Uber or Lyft crash in New York.

NYC Sidewalk Falls: Is the City or the Property Owner Liable?

Explains how New York City Administrative Code section 7-210 shifts sidewalk liability from the City to private property owners, with key exceptions.

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.