New York Personal Injury Representation from Cellino Law

New York is a complex legal environment for personal injury victims. The state’s no-fault insurance system, serious injury threshold, comparative negligence rules, and notice of claim requirements for government entity cases all shape how claims must be pursued and what compensation is available. Cellino Law’s attorneys are experienced with every dimension of New York personal injury law and apply that knowledge to every case we accept across the state.

Call Cellino Law today to schedule your free New York consultation. There are no fees unless we win.

How New York Personal Injury Law Works

New York operates under a mandatory no-fault auto insurance system, which means that after a car or motor vehicle accident, your own insurer’s Personal Injury Protection coverage pays initial medical expenses and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault. No-fault coverage applies to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians struck by vehicles.

To pursue compensation beyond no-fault limits — including pain and suffering — your injuries must meet New York’s serious injury threshold. Qualifying injuries include significant disfigurement, bone fractures, permanent limitation of a body organ or member, significant limitation of use of a body function or system, and injuries that prevent you from performing substantially all daily activities for at least 90 of the 180 days following the accident.

For personal injury claims outside of motor vehicle accidents — premises liability, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and others — New York follows traditional negligence principles. The injured party must establish that the defendant’s negligence caused the injury and resulting damages.

New York applies a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you can recover compensation even if you share a significant degree of fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from compensation.

The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in New York is three years from the date of the injury. Wrongful death claims carry a two-year deadline from the date of death. Claims against government entities — including the MTA, city transit authorities, and municipal agencies — require a Notice of Claim to be filed within 90 days of the accident. Cellino Law tracks every applicable deadline from the moment you retain us.

Cellino Law's New York Office Locations

Cellino Law maintains offices across New York State to serve injury victims in every region. Our New York locations include:

• Buffalo — 800 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
• Amherst — 5477 Main St, Amherst, NY 14221
• West Seneca — 2756 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224
• Blasdell (South Buffalo) — 4251 Big Tree Rd, Buffalo, NY 14219
• Rochester — 73 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614
• Fairport — 52 N. Main St, Fairport, NY 14450
• Manhattan — 420 Lexington Ave, Suite 2001, New York, NY 10170
• Brooklyn — 1409 Fulton St, Suite 101, Brooklyn, NY 11216
• Bayside (Queens) — 42-40 Bell Blvd, Suite 206, Bayside, NY 11361
• Melville (Long Island) — 401 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 302, Melville, NY 11747

Whether your accident occurred in a Buffalo suburb, on a New York City highway, in a Long Island parking lot, or on a rural road in the Finger Lakes region, Cellino Law has a team positioned to investigate your case and fight for your recovery. Visit our New York city pages for location-specific information, or call us directly for a free case evaluation.

Injured anywhere in New York? Contact Cellino Law now for a free case evaluation.

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does Cellino Law Handle in New York?

Cellino Law represents New York injury victims across the full range of personal injury practice areas, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, construction accidents, slip and fall and premises liability, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, product liability, and mass tort claims. For a complete list of practice areas and location-specific information, visit our New York practice area pages or call for a free consultation.

Why New York Injury Victims Choose Cellino Law

Cellino Law has represented injury victims across New York for decades. Our attorneys understand the court systems, the insurance carriers, and the specific procedural requirements that define personal injury litigation in every region of the state. We bring that depth of local knowledge to every case we accept, whether it is handled out of our Buffalo offices or our Manhattan location.

Every client at Cellino Law receives direct access to their legal team, consistent communication throughout the case, and honest, straightforward advice about the value of their claim and the best path to resolution. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

New York’s legal landscape — from no-fault thresholds to government notice requirements — rewards having experienced counsel on your side from the earliest stages of a claim. The sooner you contact Cellino Law after an injury, the better positioned we are to preserve evidence, meet every deadline, and build the strongest possible case.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York Personal Injury Claims

What is the serious injury threshold in New York, and how does it affect my car accident claim?

New York’s serious injury threshold determines whether a car accident victim can pursue pain and suffering damages beyond the no-fault PIP system. Qualifying injuries include fractures, significant disfigurement, permanent limitation or significant limitation of a body function, and total disability lasting at least 90 of 180 days post-accident. Cellino Law evaluates your medical records against this threshold and advises you on whether full tort recovery is available in your case. Visit our New York car accident page for more detail on how this applies to motor vehicle claims.

What is the 90-day notice of claim requirement?

When a claim involves a government entity — such as the MTA, a transit authority, or a city or county agency — New York law requires a Notice of Claim to be filed within 90 days of the accident. Missing this deadline typically bars any recovery against the government entity regardless of how strong your underlying claim is. Cellino Law identifies and meets this requirement from the moment you retain us.

How long does a New York personal injury case take?

The timeline depends on the complexity of the injuries, the number of parties involved, and whether the case resolves through settlement or litigation. Straightforward cases sometimes resolve within several months. Cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or government entity defendants can take a year or longer. Cellino Law works efficiently to move your case forward without compromising the quality of your outcome.

Does Cellino Law charge upfront fees for New York personal injury cases?

No. Cellino Law handles all personal injury cases in New York on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no legal fees of any kind unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. Your initial consultation is completely free.

Contact Cellino Law for New York Personal Injury Representation Today

If you or a loved one has been injured anywhere in New York, Cellino Law is ready to help. Call today for a free consultation with an experienced New York personal injury attorney. We will evaluate your case, explain your rights under New York law, and begin building your claim immediately. You can also visit our individual New York city pages for location-specific information on the offices and attorneys serving your area.

Cellino Law serves injury victims across the state — from the Southern Tier to the North Country, from Western New York to Long Island — with the same commitment to results that has defined our firm for decades.

Call Cellino Law today to schedule your free New York consultation. Trust. Experience. Results.