Personal Injury Lawyers in New York
From New York City to Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany, personal injury claims across New York State span crowded-street pedestrian accidents, subway and transit incidents, slip and fall in apartment buildings, and workplace injuries in construction and other industries.
What's different about New York
New York is a "pure comparative negligence" state, meaning you can generally still recover compensation even if you were mostly at fault for an accident, though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. New York is also a no-fault state for many auto accidents, with your own insurance covering initial medical costs, similar to Florida's system but with its own specific thresholds for stepping outside no-fault to pursue a full claim.
Filing deadlines
New York's personal injury statute of limitations, and its much shorter notice requirements for claims against New York City or state government entities, are strictly enforced. Confirm your exact deadline with a licensed New York attorney as soon as possible.
Getting started
Use our free case value estimator or case-strength checklist to get an initial read on your situation, then request a free, no-obligation case review to be connected with an independent, licensed New York personal injury attorney.
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and is not specific to any individual case. We are not a law firm and do not represent anyone in New York or elsewhere. Any attorney connection is an advertising and referral relationship. Laws vary and change over time — confirm details with a licensed New York attorney.