Personal Injury Lawyer NYC
A guide to personal injury claims in all five NYC boroughs — car, construction, premises, transit, malpractice and wrongful death — with New York deadlines and how to choose a lawyer.
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Many New York injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, but the percentage and case costs vary, so ask for the terms in writing before you sign. Consultations are free and available 24 hours a day, because the evidence that decides a New York case — camera footage, witness details, the no-fault filing — has a short shelf life.
Common situations
- Vehicle crashes: car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber and Lyft, taxi, hit and run
- Pedestrians and transit: pedestrian, bus, subway, Access-A-Ride
- Work and property: construction, slip and fall, premises liability, elevator and escalator, negligent security
- Serious and fatal injuries: brain injury, spinal cord injury, back and disc injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death
How a New York claim actually works
- No-fault first. Up to $50,000 of medical bills and lost earnings is paid regardless of fault, but the application is due within 30 days.
- Evidence preservation. Lawyers typically demand camera footage, records and reports in the first week.
- The serious injury threshold. In most vehicle cases, pain and suffering requires meeting a statutory threshold, which is established through medical documentation.
- Insurance investigation. Lawyers typically look beyond the obvious policy for commercial, employer, umbrella and underinsured motorist coverage.
- Negotiation or trial. Cases resolve when the value is fully documented — not when the first offer arrives.
Deadlines you cannot miss
Three years for most negligence claims, two years for wrongful death, 30 months for medical malpractice, and just 90 days to serve a notice of claim against the City, the MTA or NYCHA. See the full list of New York filing deadlines.
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To ask about your situation, use the free enquiry form on this page or book a call. Personal Injury NYC is not a law firm, and an enquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. Many New York injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, but the percentage and case costs vary, so ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
Sources and editorial review
Last reviewed: . Written and checked by the Personal Injury NYC editorial team against the official New York sources listed. This page has not been reviewed by an attorney. Time limits vary by claim — many personal injury lawsuits must be started within three years (CPLR 214), claims against a city or other public body can require a notice of claim in as little as 90 days, and medical malpractice and wrongful death have different limits. Check the official sources below and confirm your deadline with a New York-licensed attorney.
- NY Courts — Statute of limitations timetable
- NY Courts — What is a statute of limitations?
- NY Senate — CPLR 214 (three-year actions)
- NY Department of Financial Services — Auto insurance resource center
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