Anyone who has experienced a serious car accident knows how overwhelming it can be,especially if they have been injured. Car accidents vary in severity,as do the resultant injuries. If you are involved in a car accident and get injured as a result in the state of New York,there are specific laws in place that determine whether or not you are entitled to receive financial compensation from the at-fault driver; this is known as New York’s serious injury threshold.
What is the Serious Injury Threshold Law?
In the state of New York,only injuries that are considered severe enough can entitle an injured party to file a lawsuit with help from a -for damages against the at-fault party. If you are interested in pursuing a personal injury claim in the state of New York,you will have to fully understand what the state considers as a ‘serious injury’.
New York’s serious injury threshold outlines different types of injuries and which levels of severity entitle a person to compensation from the negligent party. If the injuries you sustained are not considered serious,according to the ‘serious injury’ statute,all rights you have to make a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company or to file a personal injury lawsuit are waved.
Examples of Injuries that Meet the Criteria of New York’s ‘Serious Injury’ Threshold and call for a-:
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Death
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Amputation of a body part
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Substantial disfigurement
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Serious fractures
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Miscarriage related to the accident
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The permanent loss of a body system
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A permanent limitation of the use of an organ or body part
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A significant limitation of use of a body function or system
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Any medical injury that resulted from the accident that has rendered the individual incapable of maintaining regular aspects of their life,like work or sport.