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Personal Injury Attorney in New York

If you were injured in New York due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. New York has a 3-year statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Personal Injury Laws in New York

  • New York follows a comparative fault system — your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault
  • The statute of limitations in New York for personal injury claims is 3 years from the date of injury
  • Common personal injury cases in New York include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and product liability
  • New York courts sit in Albany and major cities including New York City
  • Most New York personal injury attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless you win

Why Hire a New York Personal Injury Attorney?

New York attorneys are licensed in NY and understand New York courts, local rules, and NY statutes. A local attorney can appear in New York courts and knows the New York legal landscape.

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