Skilled New York Car Accident Representation
Last updated on May 5, 2025
When you or someone you love has suffered serious injuries in a car accident, you may be coping with extensive medical bills, lost wages, property damage and more. You need time to recover, but you also need to get your car accident claim started.
At The Law Offices of Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC, our car accident attorneys have been defending the rights of clients from Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island and throughout New York for more than 60 years. We offer aggressive representation with a compassionate, focused approach for each client who has suffered injury.
Common Types Of Car Accidents In New York
New York’s busy streets and constant traffic create countless opportunities for car accidents. While every crash is different, many fall into predictable patterns. Here is a list of some of the most common types of car accidents seen throughout the city and state:
- Speeding accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Side-on/T-bone collisions
- Side-swipe crashes
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Reckless drivers
- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Illegal turns
Whether it is a reckless decision at an intersection or a momentary distraction behind the wheel, these accidents often lead to serious injuries and costly consequences. If you were hurt in any of these crashes, our experienced New York car accident attorneys can help protect your rights.
New York Traffic Laws That Impact Accident Claims
Traffic laws help determine who is at fault in a car accident. The New York City Traffic Rules outline several key regulations that often factor into crash claims:
- Section 4-05 (Turns): Drivers must follow all posted signs regarding turns, including no-turn-on-red restrictions. Left turns are often restricted during certain hours to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety.
- Section 4-06 (Speed restrictions): The citywide speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Drivers must adjust their speed according to road, weather and traffic conditions.
- Section 4-07 (Other restrictions on movement): U-turns, backing up and lane changes are regulated. U-turns are not allowed in business districts or where signs prohibit them. Sudden or improper lane changes can also result in citations.
- Section 4-08 (Parking, stopping or standing): Stopping, standing or parking in bike lanes, crosswalks or in front of driveways is prohibited. Illegally parked vehicles can contribute to accidents by blocking visibility or narrowing traffic lanes.
Understanding these local traffic laws is crucial when filing a personal injury claim in New York. Violations of these rules can be evidence of negligence in car accident cases. Our lawyer can help pursue a personal injury claim.
How Can An Attorney Help You After A Car Wreck?
Insurance companies are notorious for trying to deny or devalue car accident claims, even when their clients are clearly at fault. Without an attorney’s help, you could end up accepting less than you deserve for your injuries and other losses.
It is also important to remember that New York has a three-year statute of limitations. That means that you are generally barred from making a claim for damages once three years have passed since the date of the accident, whether it involved another car, a truck, a rideshare vehicle, a motorcycle or a commercial vehicle. An attorney will keep your claim on track.
You should never wait to explore your legal options, however. Early intervention by an attorney can help preserve important evidence that is critical to your claim, such as witness statements, cellular records and traffic camera footage. If you wait too long, that evidence may disappear.
Contact Us Today About Your Car Accident Claim
When you come to Polizzotto & Polizzotto for help and we take your claim, you will work directly with an attorney throughout the process. Call 718-213-4861 or contact us online to schedule a consultation (Free Consults Available for Personal Injury inquiries) and discuss your case. We are committed to providing representation that is tailored to your goals and needs.