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Truck claims
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New York follows pure comparative fault under CPLR § 1411 — your damages are reduced by your fault percentage but recovery is not barred.

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01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

3 years

Three years from the date of injury under CPLR § 214.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Pure comparative negligence

New York follows pure comparative fault under CPLR § 1411 — your damages are reduced by your fault percentage but recovery is not barred.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

No general cap on compensatory damages in most cases.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Notice of Claim against municipalities and the State required within 90 days under General Municipal Law § 50-e and Court of Claims Act § 10.

05// KEY STATUTE

CPLR § 214

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

NYC commercial truck restrictions, weight limits, and route designations are heavily enforced. I-87, I-90, and I-95 freight corridors.

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