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New York: Your payout drops by your share of fault, but you can still recover even if you were mostly at fault.
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Barton Law Firm, LLP
4.0 · 59 reviews · Free consultation
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Proudfoot Law Firm
4.9 · 35 reviews · Free consultation
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Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
4.8 · 32 reviews · Free consultation
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Barton Law Firm, LLP handles a variety of legal matters, including car accident cases and family law. Clients often mention challenges reaching the office by phone, though some appreciate the firm’s understanding approach and ongoing communication. The team offers personalized attention but experiences with responsiveness can vary.
Known for its client-centered approach and willingness to meet injured clients at home or in the hospital, Proudfoot Law Firm focuses on personal injury cases including car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. The team handles all legal steps and keeps clients well informed, though some may find the process demanding given the complexities involved.
Known for attentive communication and compassionate support, Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law, focuses on car accident cases. The team guides clients through each step with clear explanations and helpful resources. Some clients note the process can take time, but the firm stays responsive throughout.
Pick how serious the injury is. Each point shows the average medical bill for that body part at that severity; bigger point = costlier injury. Tap a point to compare it with the average workers’ comp claim for the same body part, which also pays lost wages. Then run the calculator for your own number.
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. provides free civil legal aid across 14 counties, focusing on housing, family law, and consumer rights. Their experienced team offers consultations and tailored support, often praised for kindness and clear guidance, though some callers have noted limited assistance based on residency.
Keyser Maloney Winner & Navone LLP handles a variety of legal matters, including real estate and estate issues, with a team that some clients find knowledgeable and attentive. While a few appreciate the clear explanations and support during complex processes, others note challenges with communication and responsiveness.
Ziff Law Firm, LLP is known for handling personal injury and car accident cases with clear, straightforward communication and steady support throughout the process. Their team assists clients in navigating insurance claims and settlements, often praised for being accessible and honest, though some cases are declined if the firm feels they cannot pursue them effectively.
With a history spanning 140 years, Sayles & Evans offers a wide range of legal services including personal injury, commercial law, and litigation. Clients appreciate the team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to meet deadlines, though a few have noted occasional communication issues. The firm serves the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania with personalized… more...
With a history spanning 140 years, Sayles & Evans offers a wide range of legal services including personal injury, commercial law, and litigation. Clients appreciate the team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to meet deadlines, though a few have noted occasional communication issues. The firm serves the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania with personalized legal support.
With over 120 years of experience, Hinman, Howard & Kattell offers personalized legal services across multiple practice areas, including litigation and real estate. Clients appreciate the team’s responsiveness and clear communication, especially during complex processes, though some note the firm’s broad regional reach can affect availability.
Hughes & Associates focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, offering legal support to individuals navigating complex claims. The team is described as professional and sensitive to clients’ needs, though some clients have noted communication challenges and inconsistent responsiveness. They handle cases with attention but experiences may vary.
Moore & Woodhouse LLP assists clients with car accident cases alongside real estate and estate matters. The team is known for prompt handling once paperwork is in order, though some clients find communication about timelines limited. Overall, customers appreciate their helpfulness and thorough approach to legal details.
In 2024, 1 fatal crash involving a car, SUV, pickup or van killed 1 person in Elmira, NY (1 in 2023), according to NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). The city had 1 fatal crash of any kind that year.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2022–2024 data, compiled by TrustAnalytica. FARS covers crashes in which at least one person died; injury-only crashes are not included.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Starting price | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barton Law Firm, LLP | 4.0 | 59 | Free Consultation | (607) 732-2222 | Visit |
| 2 | Proudfoot Law Firm | 4.9 | 35 | No Win, No Fee | (607) 734-3400 | Visit |
| 3 | Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law | 4.8 | 32 | No Win, No Fee | (866) 540-3665 | Visit |
| 4 | Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. | 3.9 | 39 | No Win, No Fee | (607) 734-1647 | Visit |
| 5 | Keyser Maloney Winner & Navone LLP | 3.9 | 36 | No Fees Unless We Win | (607) 734-0990 | — |
| 6 | Ziff Law Firm, LLP | 4.3 | 30 | No Win, No Fee | (607) 733-8866 | Visit |
| 7 | Sayles & Evans | 4.8 | 16 | No Win, No Fee | (607) 734-2271 | Visit |
| 8 | Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP | 4.4 | 17 | Free Consultation | (607) 734-1519 | Visit |
| 9 | Hughes & Associates | 3.8 | 19 | Free Consultation | (607) 735-2888 | — |
| 10 | Moore & Woodhouse LLP | 4.0 | 17 | No Fees Unless We Win | (607) 734-6191 | — |
This calculator uses the multiplier method, the starting point most insurance adjusters and personal injury lawyers use. It adds your financial losses (medical bills and lost wages) to a pain-and-suffering figure, which is those losses multiplied by a factor set by how serious the injury is: 1.5 to 2 times for minor injuries, up to 4 to 5 times for catastrophic ones. The type of accident adjusts the result, and it is then reduced by your share of fault under New York law. In New York, a no-fault state, it also separates what your own PIP insurance pays from what you can claim from the other driver.
New York is a no-fault state. After a car accident, your own personal injury protection (PIP) pays your medical bills and 80% of your lost income, up to $50,000, whoever caused the crash.
You can claim pain and suffering from the at-fault driver only if your injury meets New York's serious-injury threshold: a fracture, significant disfigurement, permanent loss or limitation of a body organ, member or function, significant limitation of a body function, or death. Financial losses above your PIP limit can still be claimed.
Since May 26, 2026, a driver who is more than 50% at fault for a car accident in New York can no longer recover pain and suffering, only a reduced share of their financial losses.
Motorcycle riders are generally outside PIP and follow the ordinary fault rules. Choose Motorcycle Accident in the calculator above to see that estimate.
General information about New York law, not legal advice, and the estimate is not a guarantee of any outcome. A lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to your case.
General information, not legal advice — consult a licensed New York attorney.