Are You Facing a Serious Injury from a Car Accident? Here’s How New York’s Law Applies in Farmingdale
Significant harm from a car accident might mean that your injury passes the Serious Injury Threshold. New York’s 2026 Insurance Law and Tort Reforms changed some of the rules, but you can still pursue compensation in most cases.
- An injury must pass the Serious Injury Threshold before suing another driver for pain and suffering. Categories include Death, Dismemberment, Significant Disfigurement, Fracture, Loss of Fetus, Permanent Loss of Use, Permanent Consequential Limitation, and Significant Limitation.
- You can’t pursue a claim if you are found to be more than 50% at fault for an accident.
- The court will determine fault first, before deciding if your injury passes the threshold.
- Strong, objective evidence is essential in any Serious Injury case. A Farmingdale accident lawyer knows how to build a case around your injury.
Long Island clients trust The Raimondo Law Firm because we gather detailed evidence to prove fault for accidents and confirm the severity of any injuries. We also work with independent medical professionals and accident reconstruction professionals to bring compelling, objective testimony to these cases.
One unique advantage of talking to a Farmingdale injury lawyer early is how evidence is secured. Much of the evidence from a car accident can disappear quickly. Our team works to secure dashcam footage, CCTV footage from the area of the accident, cellular records, vehicle event data logs, witness statements, and first responder reports.
Whatever the scenario, our attorneys will build a case that proves you have the right to sue, with all the supporting evidence to confirm the extent and impact of your injuries.