Personal Injury Lawyers in New York, NY
There are 47 personal injury attorneys and law firms in New York, New York. Compare them side by side — ratings, hours, and contact details — and call the right one first.
- 4.5★ average Google rating across 43 rated firms
- 19 rated 4.5+ on 10 or more reviews
Legal help in New York
- New York courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceNew York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 3 years — N.Y. CPLR § 214(5)
Exceptions and details
CPLR 214(5) itself carves out exceptions in CPLR 214-b, 214-c, 214-i and 215 (e.g. certain toxic-exposure and intentional-tort claims). Medical, dental and podiatric malpractice has a 2 years 6 months limit (CPLR 214-a). Claims against public entities have separate, shorter deadlines and notice-of-claim requirements.
NYSBA's service does not cover every county: residents of counties whose bar associations run their own referral services (Albany, Bronx, Brooklyn/Kings, Broome, Dutchess, Erie, Monroe, Nassau, New York City, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester) are directed to those services: https://nysba.org/other-new-york-state-lawyer-referral-services/ . Referrals are free; first consultation $35 for 30 minutes (some case types excepted).
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
Personal Injury Lawyers in New York — FAQ
How many personal injury lawyers are in New York, NY?
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Lawyers Near Me lists 47 personal injury attorneys and law firms in New York, New York. Each listing includes ratings, hours, and contact details.
How do I choose the best personal injury lawyer in New York?
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Compare each New York firm's Google rating, reviews, and location, then call two or three to compare. Ask about experience with cases like yours and how they charge; some offer a free or low-cost first consultation.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in New York, NY?
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Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: no fee upfront, and a percentage of any settlement or award only if you recover money. The percentage is set in a written fee agreement you sign, and some states cap it. Ask how case costs are handled if you lose. For work billed by the hour, our free Lawyer Cost Estimator shows average lawyer rates by practice area and state (Clio, 2026). Get the fee agreement in writing before work begins.
Is this legal advice?
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No. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Always consult a licensed New York attorney about your specific personal injury matter.