Cohen & Cohen Represents Bronx Car Accident Victims
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. represents people hurt in Bronx car crashes from an office at 2511 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. We take car accident cases on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Call 718-306-6863 or request a free case review online.
Five Criteria Identify the Best Bronx Car Accident Lawyer for Your Claim
Who is the best Bronx car accident lawyer? No honest ranking exists, because the right lawyer depends on your injuries, your insurance, and who was at fault. The best Bronx car accident lawyer for you is the one who passes five tests. Ask every firm the same questions before you sign.
| Criterion | Ask this | What Cohen & Cohen can show |
| New York license and car crash focus | Is the lawyer who will handle my case licensed in New York? How often do they handle car crash cases? | Albert Cohen founded the firm. Each attorney’s background is on our attorney page. |
| Record in court and in the Bronx | Will you file suit if the insurer’s offer is too low? What results have you won, with what facts? | We file suit when an insurer will not offer fair value. |
| Fees in writing | What share of my recovery do you take? Who pays case costs? | One-third of the recovery, and nothing if there is no recovery. |
| Update schedule | How often will I hear from you without asking? | We update every client every 45 to 60 days. |
| Language and access | Can we talk in my language? Will you come to me? | We offer Spanish and Russian. We meet clients at home or in the hospital if they cannot travel. |
No lawyer can promise you a result. Be careful with any firm that does.
New York Law Sets Three Years to Sue After a Bronx Crash
Most car accident injury lawsuits in New York must be filed within three years of the crash. That limit comes from CPLR 214(5). Other deadlines are much shorter, and missing one can hurt your claim.
| Deadline | Time limit | What it covers |
| No-fault notice (NF-2 application) | 30 days from the crash | Medical bills and lost income paid by no-fault insurance |
| DMV accident report (MV-104) | 10 days, if someone was hurt or damage was over $1,000 | A report to the state DMV |
| Notice of Claim | 90 days from the crash | Claims against the City of New York and many other public bodies |
| Lawsuit against a public body | 1 year and 90 days from the crash | Cases against the City, the MTA, and similar defendants |
| Lawsuit against a private driver or owner | 3 years from the crash | Most car accident injury claims |
Wrongful death claims have their own, shorter clock. Call us right away if you lost a loved one.
No-Fault Insurance Pays Up to $50,000 for Bronx Crash Injuries No Matter Who Caused Them
New York no-fault insurance pays up to $50,000 per person for medical bills and some lost income after a crash. It pays no matter who caused the crash. Insurance Law § 5102(a) sets the rules. Lost earnings are paid up to $2,000 a month for up to three years, after the law subtracts 20%. It also pays up to $25 a day for other needed costs, for up to one year.
Pedestrians hurt by an insured motor vehicle are “covered persons” under the law. Which policy pays depends on your case, so ask us before you file.
You must give written notice to the no-fault insurer within 30 days. A late notice is accepted only with a clear and reasonable excuse. Do not count on that.
No-fault does not pay for pain and suffering. That claim has a separate test.
The Serious Injury Rule Decides Whether You Can Sue for Pain and Suffering
You can sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering only if your injury is a “serious injury” under Insurance Law § 5102(d). The law now lists eight kinds:
- death
- dismemberment
- significant disfigurement
- a fracture
- loss of a fetus
- permanent loss of use of a body organ, member, function, or system
- permanent consequential limitation of use of a body organ or member
- significant limitation of use of a body function or system
Older versions of the law also counted an injury that kept you from most daily activities for 90 of the first 180 days. The 2026 budget law removed that category. It applies to lawsuits started on or after May 26, 2026. This may hurt most with slow-healing neck, back, and soft-tissue injuries that have no fracture.
Under Insurance Law § 5104(a), the judge or jury decides who was at fault first. Only then does it decide if the injury is serious. Medical records and test results often decide that fight. Keep every record and finish your treatment.
A separate rule caps pain and suffering at $100,000 for certain at-fault drivers. It covers drivers who were uninsured (with limited exceptions), convicted of impaired driving, or convicted of a felony tied to the crash.
New York’s 2026 Fault Rule Can Bar a Claim When You Are Mostly at Fault
For car accident injury lawsuits started on or after May 26, 2026, New York bars recovery if your share of fault is greater than the other side’s. The rule is CPLR 1411(b). It covers injury lawsuits under the no-fault law. If more than one person is sued, your fault is compared to their combined fault.
Here is how it works in a simple example. Assume $100,000 in damages and one defendant.
| Your share of fault | Result in the lawsuit |
| 20% | You can recover $80,000 |
| 50% | You can recover $50,000. The statute bars claims only when your fault is “greater than” theirs. |
| 51% | The claim is barred |
This is a general example, not a prediction. Courts are still applying the new rule. Your no-fault benefits do not depend on fault. Property damage claims fall under the older rule in CPLR 1411(a).
Fault facts now matter from day one. Do not apologize or admit fault at the scene. Save video, photos, and witness names early.
Fast Evidence Steps Protect a Bronx Crash Claim
The first days after a Bronx crash decide what proof you will have later. Take these steps in order:
- Call 911 and get medical care, even if you feel fine. Bronx hospitals include Jacobi Medical Center (1400 Pelham Parkway South), Lincoln Medical Center (234 East 149th Street), Montefiore’s Moses campus (111 East 210th Street), Weiler Hospital (1825 Eastchester Road), and SBH Health System (4422 Third Avenue).
- Exchange names, insurance, and plate numbers. Do not admit fault.
- Photograph the cars, the road, the signals, and your injuries.
- Ask nearby stores and buildings to save their camera video. Many systems record over old footage.
- Get names and phone numbers for witnesses.
- File your no-fault notice within 30 days. File the DMV report within 10 days if it applies.
- Call a lawyer before you give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer.
NYC DOT Reports 33 Bronx Traffic Deaths in 2025, Down From 54
NYC DOT counted 33 traffic deaths in the Bronx in 2025, a 39% drop from 54 in 2024, according to its year-end release. Deaths fell, but crashes still injure people across the borough.
The NYPD posts monthly collision reports for Bronx highways, bridges, and tunnels. They list the Major Deegan, Cross Bronx, and Bruckner Expressways. We handle crashes anywhere in the borough, including Fordham Road, the Grand Concourse, Bruckner Boulevard, Pelham Parkway, Riverdale, Mott Haven, Throggs Neck, and Woodlawn.
Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term, is at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451. Where a case is filed depends on where the people involved live and where the crash happened.
A 90-Day Notice Rule Applies When a City or MTA Vehicle Hits You
If a City of New York vehicle or another public vehicle caused your crash, you generally must serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days. That rule comes from General Municipal Law § 50-e. Claims against the MTA and NYC Transit also require a notice of claim.
The lawsuit itself generally must start within 1 year and 90 days. Courts can sometimes allow a late notice, but you should not plan on it. If you think a city truck, bus, or sanitation vehicle was involved, call us the same day.
Case Value Depends on Injury, Fault, Coverage, and Proof
No one can honestly value a Bronx car accident case without your medical records, the fault facts, and the insurance limits. Four things move the number most:
- Injury and treatment. What you suffered, what care you needed, and how long it lasts.
- Fault. Under the 2026 rule, your share of fault can reduce your recovery or bar your lawsuit.
- Coverage. Policy limits can cap what you can collect. We look for every policy that may apply, including your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.
- Proof. Imaging, treatment notes, video, and witnesses support each part of the claim.
Insurers often make a low first offer. Signing a release can close your claim for good, so talk with a lawyer first.
Contingency Fees Let Bronx Clients Hire Cohen & Cohen Without Paying Upfront
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. charges one-third of the money we recover on car accident cases. If we recover nothing, you owe no attorney fee. Court filing fees, medical records, and expert costs are advanced by the firm and repaid from the recovery. We put the fee terms in writing before you sign.
Cohen & Cohen’s Bronx Office Serves Neighborhoods From Riverdale to Throggs Neck
Our Bronx office is at 2511 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. Jacobi Medical Center and Weiler Hospital are in the same ZIP code. We offer same-day appointments, and we meet clients at home or in the hospital if they cannot travel.
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
2511 East Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10461
Bronx office: 718-306-6863
Main line, available 24/7: (718) 275-7779
Hours: open 24 hours
If you were hurt in a Bronx car crash, call us or request a free case review. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Bronx Car Accident FAQ
How long do I have to sue after a Bronx car accident?
Most New York car accident injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the crash. That limit comes from CPLR 214(5). Claims against a public body, such as the City of New York, are much shorter: you must serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days, and the lawsuit generally must start within 1 year and 90 days.
Does no-fault insurance pay my bills if the other driver caused the crash?
Yes. New York no-fault insurance pays up to $50,000 per person for medical bills and some lost income, no matter who caused the crash. You must give written notice to the no-fault insurer within 30 days. A late notice is accepted only with a clear and reasonable excuse.
Can I sue for pain and suffering after a Bronx crash?
Only if your injury is a “serious injury” under Insurance Law § 5102(d). The law now lists eight kinds, including a fracture, permanent loss of use, permanent consequential limitation, and significant limitation of use of a body function or system. The older 90-out-of-180-days category was removed for lawsuits started on or after May 26, 2026.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
For car accident injury lawsuits started on or after May 26, 2026, New York bars recovery if your share of fault is greater than the other side’s. If your fault is lower, your recovery is reduced by your share. For example, at 20% fault on $100,000 in damages, you could recover $80,000. Your no-fault benefits do not depend on fault.
What if a city bus, MTA vehicle, or city truck hit me?
You generally must serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the crash. The lawsuit itself generally must start within 1 year and 90 days. Courts can sometimes allow a late notice, but you should not plan on it. Call a lawyer the same day if you think a public vehicle was involved.
How much does a Bronx car accident lawyer cost?
Cohen & Cohen takes car accident cases on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The fee is one-third of the recovery. We put the fee terms in writing before you sign.
How much is my Bronx car accident case worth?
No one can honestly value a case without your medical records, the fault facts, and the insurance limits. Four things move the number most: your injury and treatment, fault, available insurance coverage, and the proof you have. Insurers often make a low first offer, and signing a release can close your claim for good.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
Talk to a lawyer before you give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer. Do not admit fault at the scene or sign a release without advice. Under the 2026 fault rule, what you say about fault can affect whether you can recover at all.