Long Island Personal Injury
An injury claim brought from Nassau or Suffolk is filed in the Supreme Court of that county. Nassau County Supreme Court sits at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. Suffolk County Supreme Court sits at 1 Court Street, Riverhead, NY 11901. Town and village justice courts handle limited civil matters and do not hear the kind of claim discussed here. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. handles Long Island injury claims across both counties. Call (888) 437-7747.
No-Fault Comes First
New York is a no-fault state for motor vehicle injuries. Medical bills and a portion of lost earnings are paid by the injured person’s own no-fault carrier regardless of who caused the collision, and a claim has to be opened promptly after the crash. No-fault does not pay for pain and suffering. To recover that, an injured person must satisfy the serious injury threshold defined at N.Y. Insurance Law 5102(d). Much of what looks like a dispute about fault is in fact a dispute about the threshold.
Which Court Hears Your Claim
Supreme Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction and hears injury claims without a monetary ceiling. Venue generally follows the residence of a party or the place where the events occurred, and where more than one county is available the choice affects scheduling and the assigned part. Claims against a municipality or a public authority run on a separate and much shorter track before suit is commenced, which is why those matters should be evaluated immediately rather than at leisure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to sue in New York?
A personal injury action generally must be commenced within three years of the injury under N.Y. C.P.L.R. 214(5). Other claims run differently: medical malpractice is two years and six months under C.P.L.R. 214-a, and wrongful death is two years from the date of death under N.Y. E.P.T.L. 5-4.1. Tolls and exceptions can apply, and claims involving a public entity have their own earlier requirements, so any deadline should be confirmed on the specific facts.
Do I file in Nassau or Suffolk?
Venue ordinarily follows a party’s residence or where the incident happened. Where both counties are available, the choice can affect how quickly the case is heard. That decision is better made before the summons is filed than corrected by motion afterward.
Will my own insurer pay my medical bills?
Under no-fault, yes, within the limits of the coverage, and regardless of fault. Those benefits are separate from any recovery against the person who caused the collision, and failing to open the no-fault claim promptly can jeopardize them.
About Mr. Sris
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., has practiced since 1997. He is a former prosecutor, and that experience shapes how he builds a record and reads the other side’s file. He is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. His background at George Mason University in accounting and information systems applies to the documentary and financial side of an injury claim, from billing records to wage loss. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys handle New York matters together, with the division of work set at the start of the engagement.
Speak With Mr. Sris
Request a consultation. Reach our location at (888) 437-7747. Bring the police or incident report, the name of every provider who has treated you, your no-fault claim number if one was opened, and any correspondence from an insurer. That material lets the first conversation move past intake.
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Last updated: August 25, 2026
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