Legal Question in Traffic Law in New York

What happens?

After an accident both parties agree not to file a police report and ten days pass by, is the party that is supposely at fault still liable to compensate the other party for the damages? New York City states that a police report cannot be made after ten days. If not liable, what happens?


Asked on 3/10/06, 8:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: What happens?

If the damages are over a particular amount, a police report is required by law. Someone could be guilty of a felony.

The report or lack of a report has no impact on who must pay for what. However, in the absence of a police report, a court may not permit any action to recover damages.

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Answered on 3/17/06, 3:45 pm


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