Some of the most common causes of car accidents in New York are as follows:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Drowsy driving
• Speeding

Laws which govern car accidents in New York

1. New York is a no-fault car insurance state. It means that you, as the injured party, need to need to file a claim to get compensation even if you did not cause the crash. Only if your injury claim meets the criteria, you can go outside of no-fault and bring a claim directly against the driver who caused the accident.
2. Statute of limitations. A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit to file the lawsuit. If you miss the deadline, your case will most likely be dismissed, unless there is a rare exception.In New York, in most cases of a car accident, you have three years, from the date of the crash.
3. Comparative negligence. Comparative negligence comes into play when the injured party is partly at fault for the accidentNew York follows “pure comparative fault” rule when both parties are at fault. Under the pure comparative fault rule, the plaintiff’s damages award is reduced by a certain share which equal to their share of fault.The comparative fault rule in New York applies even if you are found to be more responsible for the accident than the other driver. Thisrule binds New York judges and juries, it also plays a role in car insurance claims adjuster during evaluation.