27 February, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in NY? There are multiple procedures you must follow to meet legal requirements after a car accident in New York State. For instance, you must file a car accident report to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days.
You don’t have to file a report for every collision. NY Vehicles and Traffic law requires drivers to file motor vehicle accident reports for a crash that causes property damage worth $1,000 and above.
You must also immediately inform the police and file MV-104 if someone sustained an injury or died in a car accident. If you were injured in a car accident, you could benefit from speaking to a trusted New York car accident attorney.
The statute of limitation for an injury arising from a car accident is generally three years from the date of the incident. Even so, the time may be extended for various reasons, including when a minor is involved, a government agency, a person of unsound mind, and if the at-fault party flees New York.
More importantly, if you fail to file a lawsuit within three years, the court can dismiss your case, making it difficult to obtain compensation. If you’re not sure of the applicable deadlines, consider engaging a car accident attorney who can help protect your rights.
In addition to legal requirements, your case benefits from timely reporting. For instance, you could risk losing key evidence if you wait too long before filing an insurance claim or lawsuit.
You must act fast to protect the witness statement, surveillance footage, images of the accident scene, and dashcam footage.
Demonstrating a link between your injuries and the car accident becomes more complex as time passes. An insurance company may question the severity of your injury and the need for compensation if you wait too long before filing an insurance claim.
Although no state law requires you to inform an insurance company about a car accident, your policy might, and notifying them protects your interest. Based on the prior notification, the insurance company will gladly compensate for damages if the other driver later files a claim.
Avoid risking a suspended driver’s license or losing your right to compensation.
If you were injured in a car accident, act quickly by consulting our team from The Barnes Firm. We’ll ensure your case meets all legal deadlines and process it promptly to protect your right to compensation.
Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.
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