Car Accident Claims in New York
Car accidents in New York happen every day — on the Belt Parkway, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and on local streets across all five boroughs. When they happen, the physical, financial, and emotional toll can be severe. Arden Law Firm represents drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians who have been injured through the negligence of another driver.
New York's No-Fault System
New York is a no-fault insurance state, meaning your own insurance pays for medical bills and lost wages up to $50,000 regardless of who caused the accident. However, no-fault does not cover pain and suffering, and it does not always fully cover serious medical expenses or long-term income loss. To pursue additional compensation, you must meet New York's "serious injury" threshold — which includes significant disfigurement, fractures, permanent limitation, or 90 days of substantial disability within 180 days of the accident. Arden Law Firm evaluates your case quickly to determine the best path forward under both no-fault and third-party liability claims.
Proving Liability and Building Your Case
Establishing fault is the foundation of any third-party car accident claim. We investigate the accident scene, obtain police reports, gather witness statements, review surveillance and traffic camera footage, and where appropriate, work with accident reconstruction specialists. We also document the full scope of your injuries through medical records, physician testimony, and expert review of long-term treatment needs. Insurance companies move quickly to protect their interests — we move faster to protect yours.
What You May Recover
Beyond no-fault benefits, a successful claim may recover compensation for pain and suffering, permanent injuries, lost earning capacity beyond what no-fault covers, emotional distress, and in certain cases, punitive damages. Every case is different. Arden Law Firm provides a direct, honest assessment of what your case is worth — and then works to achieve it.
Common Accident Types We Handle
We represent clients in rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, side-impact and T-bone crashes, head-on collisions, hit-and-run accidents, rideshare accidents involving Uber or Lyft, and accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists. We also handle cases involving defective traffic signals, road hazards, and multi-vehicle pile-ups.