{"id":375221,"date":"2016-11-15T17:13:12","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T22:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:39:08","slug":"new-york-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-york-law\/new-york-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"New York Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New York Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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The process and timeline for car accident settlements in New York can range from several months to years depending on the extent of property damage, severity of the personal injury, and whether a lawsuit suit is filed.<\/b><\/blockquote>\r\n

As part of our morning commute, we’ve all seen a car wreck on the side of the road or listened to a news report about a multi-car pileup on the local freeway. It’s always a relief to not be the driver of the totaled car or SUV, but at some point most of us will be involved in an auto accident<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Knowing what to do after a car accident<\/a> is important. Do you call a car accident lawyer? File a claim with the insurance company? Do they have to pay it? The truth is that every car accident case is unique, and there’s no way to know exactly what will transpire. While the details may vary, having an idea of what to expect can be incredibly helpful.<\/p>\r\n

Very few car accident claims and car accident lawsuits go to court. More than 95% of all personal injury cases settle long before trial. The settlement process varies from state to state, but it’s the preferred solution as court is expensive for all involved.<\/p>\r\n

This article will describe what to expect during the car accident settlement process in the state of New York. It also the examines the advantages of settling your personal injury case rather than risking going to trial<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car crash and suffered serious injuries, consider meeting with a New York car accident lawyer<\/a>. For additional information on related topics, visit the FindLaw links provided at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\r\n

When You Need to File a Car Accident Lawsuit <\/b><\/h2>\r\n

In most car accident cases, the accident victim files a claim with their insurance company, and the insurance adjuster approves their claim. There are times when the insurance provider denies your claim<\/a> for some reason. If this happens, you may need to sue the other driver personally for damages.<\/p>\r\n

There are other reasons why you may need to file a car accident lawsuit<\/a> with the courts. Some of these reasons include:<\/p>\r\n