Augment LeadsThis page is for injury firms licensed in New York. It covers the New York rules that shape a car accident claim, what your intake team should screen for, and how our leads work. For how these rules compare across states, see the car accident leads by state hub.
Car crashes in New York
New York recorded 1,101 motor vehicle crash deaths in 2024, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's state-by-state Fatality Facts, based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Deaths are only the most severe outcome; far more crashes cause injuries.
New York rules that shape a car accident claim
Fault and insurance system
New York is a no-fault state with a verbal threshold, according to the Insurance Information Institute. First-party benefits cover basic economic loss up to $50,000 per person under New York Insurance Law section 5102(a).
Comparative fault rule
New York uses pure comparative fault. Under CPLR section 1411, the claimant's culpable conduct, including contributory negligence, doesn't bar recovery; damages are reduced in proportion to it.
Deadline to file an injury lawsuit
CPLR section 214(5) requires an action to recover damages for a personal injury to be commenced within three years, with listed exceptions.
The "serious injury" definition
Insurance Law section 5102(d) defines serious injury. The list includes death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, a fracture, loss of a fetus, and a medically determined impairment that prevents the person from performing substantially all of their usual daily activities for at least 90 of the 180 days after the injury. For intake, these are the details worth capturing on the first call.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the statute or your counsel.
What this means for New York intake
- Ask about the injury in plain terms: any broken bones, visible scarring, or time unable to work or do daily activities.
- Ask what treatment they've had so far and whether it's ongoing.
- Ask for the accident date, and whether the other vehicle belonged to a city, county or other public body, so your attorneys can check any special notice rules.
- Ask whether they've already talked to or signed with another lawyer.
Speed matters more than any script. For call openings and follow-up, see our speed-to-lead intake scripts.
What every New York car accident lead includes
The injured person fills in our form themselves. Each lead includes:
- Accident type
- Date of the accident
- Location (state and ZIP)
- Injury status
- Medical treatment so far
- Whether they already have an attorney
- An SMS-verified phone number
- A TrustedForm certificate
Leads that don't match your filters aren't sent. The TrustedForm certificate records the form session and the consent to be contacted, and the SMS check confirms the phone number. Our TrustedForm and lead verification guide explains how to read both.
How it works for New York firms
- Book a call. Tell us you're licensed in New York, plus any other states, the accident types you take, your intake hours and where leads should go.
- Set your New York screening and place a first paid order. We agree your filters with you, using questions like the ones above.
- We run MVA campaigns nationwide. A lead reaches you only when the accident happened in a state you've chosen and the lead passes your filters.
- Leads arrive live in your CRM by webhook, LeadDocket, Litify or GoHighLevel, or by email or SMS alert. See lead routing and CRM delivery.
We don't publish lead volume or ad figures for any single state. The full process is on how it works, and the service is on our MVA leads page.
About Augment Leads
Augment Leads was founded in 2022, is trusted by over 50 law firms and generates 10,000+ leads every month, nationwide. We sell exclusive leads, pay per lead, with no agency retainer and no minimum term. Every lead goes to one firm only, and unqualified leads are replaced under our written replacement policy.
Spanish-speaking MVA leads are part of our regular product.
Frequently asked questions
What are New York car accident leads?
New York car accident leads are inquiries from people injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York who want to talk to an injury attorney. At Augment Leads, the injured person fills in the form themselves, the lead is screened against your filters, and it goes to one firm only.
How long does an injured person have to sue after a car accident in New York?
New York's CPLR section 214(5) sets three years for personal injury actions, with exceptions. Your attorneys should confirm the deadline for each case.
What counts as a serious injury in New York?
New York Insurance Law section 5102(d) defines serious injury. The list includes death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, a fracture, and an impairment that prevents substantially all usual daily activities for at least 90 of the 180 days after the injury. Your attorneys decide whether a case meets it.
Can I get car accident leads only from New York?
Yes. We generate leads nationwide, and you pick the states where your firm is licensed. If New York is your only state, your leads come only from New York. We don't promise a set number of leads for any state, and we'll talk through what your filters can support on the call.
What happens if a New York lead is unqualified?
We replace it under our written replacement policy, agreed before your first paid order.
Get New York car accident leads
Tell us your states and how you screen New York car accident claims. We'll scope your first paid order on the call.