Personal Injury Exhibits for New York Courts
New York personal injury litigation follows CPLR Article 31 for discovery and 22 NYCRR for court procedures. NYC Supreme Court (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens) handles enormous personal injury volume. No-fault insurance and serious injury threshold create unique exhibit needs. This guide covers exhibit preparation for motor vehicle, premises, and construction accident cases in New York.
New York Quick Reference
| E-Filing System | NYSCEF ↗ |
| File Size Limit | 25 MB |
| Exchange Deadline | Per CPLR 3101 and court order |
| Primary Rule | CPLR 3101, 22 NYCRR |
Common Personal Injury Exhibits in New York
New York Personal Injury Tips
- 1CPLR 3101 governs broad discovery rights
- 2No-fault serious injury threshold must be met (Insurance Law 5102(d))
- 3NYC has specific note of issue and trial readiness requirements
- 4Labor Law 240/241 applies to construction accidents
- 5NYSCEF is mandatory for most cases
- 6IME (Independent Medical Exam) records important
- 7Bates stamp all medical records chronologically
Common Personal Injury Filing Mistakes in New York
Personal Injury Exhibits in New York: FAQ
What is the New York serious injury threshold?
Insurance Law 5102(d) requires proof of "serious injury" to recover non-economic damages in motor vehicle cases. Categories include permanent consequential limitation, significant limitation, and 90/180 day rule. Prepare medical exhibits addressing threshold.
What are NYC Supreme Court injury case procedures?
NYC Supreme Court has specific preliminary conference, compliance conference, and note of issue requirements. Check county-specific procedures for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, or Queens.
What is New York Labor Law 240/241?
Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law) provides strict liability for gravity-related construction injuries. Labor Law 241(6) requires compliance with Industrial Code. Prepare exhibits documenting violations.
How do I organize medical records for NY injury cases?
Organize chronologically by provider. Include all treatment records, no-fault applications, and IME reports. Address serious injury categories in medical summaries.
What no-fault exhibits are needed in New York?
Include no-fault applications, denial letters, payment records, and correspondence. No-fault benefits are primary before tort recovery.
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