{"id":3310,"date":"2022-01-04T20:34:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T01:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3310"},"modified":"2022-01-30T21:01:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T02:01:38","slug":"court-discusses-the-serious-injury-threshold-in-new-york-car-accident-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/court-discusses-the-serious-injury-threshold-in-new-york-car-accident-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Discusses the Serious Injury Threshold in New York Car Accident Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pursuant to New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nysenate.gov\/legislation\/laws\/ISC\/5102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no-fault insurance law<\/a>, people can only file civil claims for damages if they sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision. As such, regardless of whether a party caused a car crash, they will not be deemed liable for damages unless the plaintiff can meet the serious injury threshold. In a recent decision issued in a car accident case, a New York court described what evidence is needed to demonstrate that a plaintiff suffered a serious injury as defined by the statute. If you were involved in a collision, it is smart to speak to a Syracuse personal injury lawyer to examine whether you may be able to recover damages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Subject Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allegedly, the defendant was driving in the rain when he approached an intersection. He stopped at the intersection for several seconds to ensure that he could safely make a left turn. As he removed his foot from the brake, his car rolled forward and struck the plaintiff, who was walking in the crosswalk at the intersection. The car stopped moving immediately after it hit the plaintiff.<\/p>\n<p>Reportedly, the plaintiff was transported to the hospital, where x-rays did not reveal any fractures. She complained of extreme pain, however, and later reported that she was unable to complete any of her daily activities. She underwent extensive treatment for pain and reduced mobility in her back and neck as well. She ultimately filed a lawsuit against the defendant, asserting negligence claims. The defendant conceded liability but moved for summary judgment on the grounds that the plaintiff had not demonstrated that she suffered a serious injury as required to recover damages under New York law. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/court-discusses-the-serious-injury-threshold-in-new-york-car-accident-cases\/#more-3310\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pursuant to New York\u2019s no-fault insurance law, people can only file civil claims for damages if they sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision. As such, regardless of whether a party caused a car crash, they will not be deemed liable for damages unless the plaintiff can meet the serious injury threshold. 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