NYC Car Accident Lawyer
Injured in a Car Accident in New York City?
Hit by a car, truck, or rideshare? You may be entitled to compensation beyond no-fault insurance. We handle every type of motor vehicle accident case in NYC. No fee unless we win.
Start Your Case Review
No fee unless we win. Tell us what happened. We respond the same day.
Every Type of Motor Vehicle Accident in NYC.
Our NYC car accident lawyers handle cases involving every kind of vehicle collision in the five boroughs. If someone else caused your crash, we want to hear your story.
Car Crashes
Rear-end collisions, T-bone accidents, head-on crashes, and multi-vehicle pileups.
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Passengers, drivers, and bystanders injured in rideshare collisions.
Truck & Commercial Vehicle
Delivery trucks, 18-wheelers, box trucks, and commercial fleet accidents.
Motorcycle Accidents
Lane-splitting collisions, left-turn crashes, and road hazard incidents.
Hit and Run
Drivers who fled the scene. We help identify them and pursue uninsured motorist claims.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Knockdowns
Pedestrians and cyclists hit by cars, trucks, buses, or e-bikes on NYC streets.
No-Fault Insurance Doesn't Cover Everything.
New York is a no-fault state, which means your own insurance covers basic medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. But no-fault does not cover pain and suffering, and it caps your economic recovery. Our car accident attorneys can pursue a full lawsuit when your injuries meet the serious injury threshold under New York Insurance Law § 5102(d).
Medical Bills & Future Treatment
Hospital, surgery, rehab, therapy, and projected future medical costs beyond what no-fault covers.
Lost Wages & Earning Capacity
Time missed from work plus the long-term impact on your ability to earn a living.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma from the accident.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Compensation for the activities, relationships, and normal life you've lost.
Can You Sue? The Serious Injury Threshold.
Under New York Insurance Law § 5102(d), you can step outside the no-fault system and file a lawsuit if your injuries include any of the following:
- Fractures or broken bones
- Significant disfigurement or scarring
- Permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function, or system
- Permanent consequential limitation of a body organ or member
- Significant limitation of use of a body function or system
- Medically determined injury preventing you from performing your usual activities for at least 90 of the 180 days following the accident
What to Do Right After a Car Accident
The steps you take in the hours and days after a crash can make or break your case.
Get Medical Care
See a doctor immediately, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks injuries.
Call 911
A police report is critical evidence. Get the report number before you leave the scene.
Photograph Everything
Damage to all vehicles, the intersection, traffic signals, skid marks, and your injuries.
Exchange Information
Names, insurance, license plates, and contact info for all drivers and witnesses.
Don't Admit Fault
Don't apologize or speculate about what happened. Let the evidence speak.
Call a Car Accident Lawyer
Before you give a recorded statement to any insurance company.
Real Cases. Real Recoveries.
A few examples of past case results from our firm. Each case is unique.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
See What People Are Saying.
The Dearie Law Firm made an experience that could have been potentially incredibly complicated and difficult go seamlessly. They were always very professional and kind, which is so important when you're going through something that makes you feel so vulnerable. They always make you feel they're in your corner. I couldn't recommend them enough.
I had an excellent experience with Dearie Law Firm! The team was patient, professional, and extremely informative about my case. They made me feel confident in my decision to trust them with my legal needs, and the entire process was smooth and efficient.
The Dearie Law Firm fulfilled my case with great professionalism, kindness and decency. My particular attorney was always available, and answered all my concerns promptly and wisely.
Experienced counsel for car accident victims across New York City.
Our car accident lawyers have nearly four decades of experience fighting for New Yorkers: crash victims, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and rideshare users. We don't get paid unless we win for you.
38+ Years in NYC Courts
We've been litigating personal injury cases in every NYC borough since 1987. Decades of trial experience insurance companies take seriously.
We Handle the Insurance Fight
No-fault claims, uninsured motorist disputes, multi-party liability. We deal with the adjusters so you can focus on recovery.
No Fee Unless We Win
Most cases handled on contingency. Free initial consultation in person, by phone, or at your home, hospital, or place of convenience.
What you get when you call us.
- No fee unless we win
- Free, confidential case review, 24/7
- Spanish-speaking staff available
- Home, hospital & remote consultations
- All five NYC boroughs covered
- Same-day response to new claims
The clock is already running. Talk to a car accident lawyer today.
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Deadlines pass. One call protects your claim. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Other ways we help injured New Yorkers.
Personal Injury
All serious injury claims across NYC.
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Slip & Fall
Premises liability against negligent property owners.
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Construction Accidents
NY Labor Law §240 / §241 claims for injured workers.
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NYCHA Injuries
Accidents in public housing buildings and elevators.
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Injured at Work
Workers' comp + third-party claims.
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9/11 VCF Claims
Victim Compensation Fund claims for first responders and survivors.
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Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
"They were extremely helpful in helping to navigate the complex process of filing my claim to the VCF. Susan Lu was exceptionally helpful, she is very professional, nice, respectful and just an overall lovely person to work with during this process!"
"Conor and his colleagues at the Dearie Law Firm made an experience that could have been potentially incredibly complicated and difficult go seamlessly. They were always very professional and kind, which is so important when you're going through something that makes you feel so vulnerable. They always make you feel they're in your corner. I couldn't recommend them enough."
"I had an excellent experience with Dearie Law Firm! The team was patient, professional, and extremely informative about my case. They made me feel confident in my decision to trust them with my legal needs, and the entire process was smooth and efficient. I even recommended them to a friend, and she was just as pleased with their services. I will definitely continue recommending Dearie Law Firm to my family and friends. A special thank you to Attorney Connor Prior and Susan for their outstanding support and dedication. I truly appreciate everything you've done!"