In New York, you must stay aware of your surroundings at all times, especially when you are out on the road. In a study done by the Institute for Traffic Safety For New York State in 2023, over 230,000 automobile accidents occurred, and nearly 50,000 were reported in New York City’s five major boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.
New York State follows the “no-fault insurance” (sometimes referred to as “personal injury protection insurance” or “PIP”) laws and regulations. What that means is regardless of who was at fault for the motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to benefits. In order to negotiate a possible settlement with the insurance carrier(s), it is required to meet a standard of “threshold of injury” which include the following:
For more information, you can refer to the official New York State website:
No-Fault Law – Notice for a Motor Vehicle Accident Requirement
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