On May 26, 2026, New York’s new comparative negligence law took effect for certain motor-vehicle personal injury actions subject to Article 51 of New York’s Insurance Law. In accordance with New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Section 1411, in a typical two-party case, the claimant who is more than 50% at fault can
You can still file an auto accident lawsuit if you were partially at fault for a wreck in New York. However, whether you can recover compensation can depend on whether the incident involved a motor vehicle. What Modified Comparative Fault Means in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases in New York On May 26, 2026, New York
A warning sign can reduce a property owner’s liability, but it does not automatically protect the owner from responsibility for an injury. In New York, property owners must take reasonable steps to keep their property safe. When a dangerous condition exists, the owner may need to take reasonable steps to fix it, block off the
