06/08/2026
🚨 TRUE OR FALSE? 🚨
If you're injured in a car accident in New York and the crash was partially your fault, you **cannot recover any money.**
What's your answer? 🤔
⬇️ Comment below before reading further.
❌ FALSE.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that being partially at fault means you have no case. In New York, that's simply not true.
New York follows a system called **comparative negligence**, which means an injured person may still be entitled to compensation even if they were partially responsible for the accident.
For example:
🚗 You were speeding, but another driver ran a red light.
🚶 You weren't using a crosswalk, but a distracted driver hit you.
🚲 You made a mistake, but someone else's negligence also contributed to the crash.
In many situations, you may still have a valid claim.
The reality is that insurance companies often use allegations of fault to reduce or deny claims. That's why understanding your rights is so important.
👉 Have you ever been involved in an accident where the other side tried to blame you?
Tell us what happened in the comments.
📍Serving clients throughout New York
⚖️ Passalacqua & Associates, LLC
*This post is for general information only and is not legal advice.*
