New York Personal Injury
We take the cases other
firms hesitate to take.
Disputed police reports. Government vehicles. Wrongful-death claims against major insurers. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial — because that is what moves insurance companies.
$7.5 million
Catastrophic Injury
$1 million
Wrongful death, pedestrian
$395K
Rear-end, no police report
Lead Attorney
Shengyang Wu, Esq.
America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys · New York State Top 50 Motor Vehicle Settlements · The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
When someone else’s negligence changes your life, you need an attorney who will fight for the full value of your claim — not the fastest settlement.
Alpha Law’s personal injury practice is led by partner Shengyang Wu, who takes the cases other firms hesitate to take: accidents with disputed or missing police reports, collisions involving government and municipal vehicles, and wrongful-death matters against well-funded insurers. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial — because that is what moves insurance companies.
Selected Experience
$7,500,000 — Catastrophic Injury
A teenage pedestrian was struck and dragged by a New York City Transit Authority bus in Brooklyn, suffering severe leg injuries that narrowly avoided amputation. The high-exposure matter, brought against a government transit authority, drew public attention including comment from the Mayor.
$1,000,000 — Wrongful Death, Pedestrian
A 73-year-old pedestrian was killed by a commercial vehicle turning left at a Staten Island intersection. Wu represented the estate and secured a $1,000,000 settlement, approved by decree of the Richmond County Surrogate’s Court in 2026.
Supreme Court, Richmond County, Index No. 722386/2023
$395,000 — Rear-End, No Police Report
A couple was rear-ended in 2024, but no police responded to the scene — the gap insurers routinely use to deny a claim.
Wrongful Death — Child
Represented the estate of a five-year-old boy fatally struck by a vehicle in College Point, Queens (2024; settled 2025).
Wrongful Death — Drunk Driving
Represented the estate of an employee killed when a drunk driver crashed into a Deer Park, Long Island business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in New York?
Your safety comes first. Call 911 if anyone is injured, get medical attention right away, exchange information with every driver involved, and photograph the vehicles, the roadway, and any visible injuries. Even if you feel fine, some injuries don’t surface for hours or days. Speaking with an experienced New York car accident attorney early helps protect your rights and preserve evidence before it disappears.
Do I have to pay anything if I don't win my case
You don’t owe us an attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you — our fee is a percentage of the recovery, whether by settlement, verdict, or otherwise, so no recovery means no fee. Case costs and expenses (expert witnesses, medical records, filing fees, and similar items) are handled separately from the fee, and you have a choice in how those are structured for your case. We’ll walk you through the options in plain terms at your free, no-obligation consultation.
How long do I have to report a car accident in New York?
If the police don’t come to the scene, New York drivers must generally file a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) within 10 days when the accident caused injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. Separately, if you intend to claim No-Fault benefits, you typically have only 30 days to notify the insurer. Missing either deadline can jeopardize your claim.
Does the other driver’s insurance pay my medical bills?
Usually not first. New York is a No-Fault state, so your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage generally pays your medical bills and part of your lost wages — even when the crash wasn’t your fault. If you were a pedestrian or cyclist, the No-Fault coverage of the vehicle that struck you pays first. Only when injuries are serious and losses exceed that coverage do you pursue the at-fault driver.
If no police report was filed — or it blames me — is my case over?
No. A missing or unfavorable police report is a hurdle, not a verdict. These reports are not the last word on fault, and they can be challenged with other evidence — surveillance footage, witness accounts, vehicle damage, and accident reconstruction. This is exactly the kind of case we’re known for.
What counts as a “serious injury” under New York law?
Because New York is a No-Fault state, you generally must show a “serious injury” before you can recover for pain and suffering from the at-fault driver. That can include a fracture, significant disfigurement, a herniated disc causing significant limitation, a traumatic brain injury, or torn ligaments requiring surgery. Insurers routinely argue an injury isn’t serious enough to qualify, so the medical proof matters. Note: New York’s 2026 reforms eliminated the former “90/180-day” category and narrowed the threshold to objective medical findings — an experienced attorney can explain how the current law applies to your injuries.
Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault?
Often, yes. New York’s comparative negligence rules let injured people recover even when they share some responsibility, with the award reduced by your percentage of fault. Under the 2026 reforms, however, in motor-vehicle cases a plaintiff may be barred from recovering pain-and-suffering damages if their share of fault is greater than the combined fault of the other parties. That makes how fault is allocated one of the most important issues in any case — and evidence like surveillance footage, witness statements, vehicle damage, and accident reconstruction can be decisive.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
Be very cautious. Adjusters often look for statements that reduce or deny your claim, and you’re generally not required to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. Before discussing your injuries or how the accident happened, talk to a qualified New York car accident attorney.
When should I hire a car accident lawyer?
The sooner the better — not for pressure’s sake, but because the evidence that wins cases disappears fast. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses move on, and vehicles get repaired or scrapped. Early representation also means an attorney deals with the insurance adjusters before anything you say can be used against you, and protects deadlines like the 30-day No-Fault notice. If you’ve been injured, missed work, or already heard from an adjuster, it’s worth a conversation now.
Why Alpha Law
01
We Try Cases
Insurers settle fairly when they know you are prepared to go to verdict. We build every file from day one as if it is going to trial.
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We Take the Hard Ones
Disputed police reports and government-vehicle claims are where we do our best work. Cases other firms pass on are cases we take on.
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Multilingual Representation
Your case handled in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese, and Korean — no gaps in communication.
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No Fee Unless We Win
We represent personal injury clients on contingency — our fee is a percentage of what we recover, so there’s no attorney’s fee if there’s no recovery. We’ll walk you through how costs and fees work for your specific case at your free consultation.
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