Personal Injury Lawyer in Putnam County, NY
If you are injured in Putnam County, NY personal injury law under NY CPLR Article 14-A allows you to recover damages. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4,739+ documented case results firm-wide. Our Putnam County personal injury lawyer provides case-specific representation. Call (888) 437-7747.
Last verified: April 2026 | Putnam County Supreme Court | NY CPLR Article 14-A (official New York State Senate)
Personal injury law in New York allows you to seek compensation when someone else’s negligence causes harm. Under NY CPLR Article 14-A, New York follows a pure comparative fault rule. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover even if you are 99% at fault. For auto accidents, you must meet the “serious injury” threshold under Insurance Law § 5102 to claim pain and suffering damages. Cases are filed in Putnam County Supreme Court, which has unlimited jurisdiction over civil matters.
For more information, review the NY CPLR Article 14-A (official New York State Senate) and the Putnam County Supreme Court website.
In Putnam County Supreme Court, personal injury cases follow a structured timeline. You must file a Note of Issue to place your case on the trial calendar. The court holds preliminary conferences and compliance conferences to manage discovery. Your case typically resolves 18-36 months after filing.
- File a summons and complaint with the Putnam County Supreme Court.
- Serve the defendant within 120 days of filing.
- Attend the preliminary conference to set discovery deadlines.
- Complete depositions and experienced disclosures.
- File a Note of Issue to certify the case is ready for trial.
- Attend the final pre-trial conference and proceed to trial or settlement.
In Putnam County, personal injury claims seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. New York has no caps on damages.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negligence causing injury | Civil tort | N/A | N/A | N/A | Damages: medical, lost wages, pain and suffering |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has handled 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute. The firm tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”
Firm-wide, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate. No verifiable case result is available for this jurisdiction/topic.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our New York location serves clients at Putnam County courts. Our location is accessible via I-87 (NYS Thruway), I-84, I-287, Taconic State Pkwy, and Route 9.
We serve Carmel, Brewster, Cold Spring, Mahopac, Putnam Valley, Kent, Patterson.
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Yes, New York has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
Yes, New York has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under CPLR § 214. For wrongful death, the limit is 2 years under EPTL § 5-4.1. Claims against municipalities require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Filing after the deadline bars your case.
No, New York does not cap damages in personal injury cases.
No, New York does not cap damages in personal injury cases. You can recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The only exception is for medical malpractice, where non-economic damages are capped at $250,000 against public entities.
It depends on whether you meet the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law § 5102.
It depends on whether you meet the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law § 5102. For auto accidents, you must prove a serious injury — such as a fracture, significant disfigurement, or permanent limitation — to claim pain and suffering damages. No-fault insurance covers medical bills and lost wages first.
Yes, New York follows a pure comparative fault rule under CPLR Article 14-A.
Yes, New York follows a pure comparative fault rule under CPLR Article 14-A. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Even if you are 99% at fault, you can still recover 1% of your damages. This applies to all personal injury cases in Putnam County.
Yes, you can recover for pain and suffering in Putnam County personal injury cases.
Yes, you can recover for pain and suffering in Putnam County personal injury cases. For auto accidents, you must meet the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law § 5102. For other negligence cases, pain and suffering damages are available without a threshold. No caps apply.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.
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