"The answer to the question presented in the headline is dependent upon numerous factors. For example, the length of time can depend on how long it takes a defendant to answer a summons and complaint, the time it takes to complete discovery, or even the introduction of frivolous motion practice. Regardless, many attorneys would agree that personal injury lawsuits in New York have been taking longer than ever to come to a resolution."
"The reason, some say, is that New York has and always will be one of the busiest states for civil litigation. Others argue that there are less jury trials conducted in New York courts than there have been in previous years. However, when looking at reported case data by the New York Unified Court System, the reason for New York case delays may not be because of more lawsuits or less jury trials, but simply due to bad policy."
"It is true that New York has a very large civil case load. According to the National Center for State Courts, New York reported an incoming civil case load of 872,912 cases compared to a national average of 193,498 incoming civil cases in 2024. In fact, New York had the fourth highest load of incoming civil cases in 2024, behind Texas, Florida, and California."
Personal injury lawsuit durations in New York vary with procedural factors such as responses to summons, discovery length, and frivolous motions. Many attorneys observe longer resolution times. Some attribute delays to New York's historically heavy civil caseload or fewer jury trials; reported data suggest delays may instead stem from problematic policy. New York reported 872,912 incoming civil cases in 2024, fourth highest nationally, yet incoming cases have declined since 2016 and 2019 peaks. Adjusted for population, New York recorded 4,293 incoming civil cases per 100,000 residents in 2024, matching the national average.
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