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November 3, 2026 | By William Mattar Accident Lawyers

What deadlines apply after a car accident in the Bronx?

The no-fault insurer must receive written notice of the accident as soon as reasonably practicable, and in no event later than 30 days after it, unless the injured person submits written proof showing a clear and reasonable justification for missing that limit. A driver involved in a crash in which anyone is killed or injured, or in which any one person's property damage is over $1,000, must report it in writing to the New York State DMV within 10 days, on form MV-104. If the City of New York may have caused the injury through a wrongful action or inaction, a notice of claim is due to the New York City Comptroller within 90 days of the incident.

Key facts

Bronx County's Supreme Court, Civil Term is in the Mario Merola Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451.
The Civil Court of the City of New York lists its Bronx County branch at the same street address, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.
General civil cases in the Civil Court are matters seeking monetary relief up to $50,000, a figure that excludes interest and costs.
According to NYC DOT, Bronx traffic deaths dropped 39 percent, from 54 in 2024 to 33 in 2025.

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How do you request the NYPD report for a Bronx collision?

For 30 days from the filing of the report, a copy can be requested from the precinct where the collision occurred. In person, bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport. By mail, NYC 311 says to send the Request for Copy of Collision Record (PD301-165) to the Administrative Quality of Life Officer of that precinct, with a photocopy of a valid photo ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope; the form is available at any precinct. The NYPD asks for two completed copies of the request, and a separate application is required for each record.

The NYPD's online Collision Report Retrieval Portal is another option for reports taken after September 30, 2016; a report can take as long as seven business days after the incident to show up there. Once the 30 days have passed, the report is forwarded to the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and requests must go to the DMV on form MV-198C.

How is a notice of claim filed with the Comptroller?

The Comptroller's Office accepts notices of claim in three ways: online through its website, in person at 1 Centre Street, Room 1225, New York, New York 10007, or sent by registered or certified mail to the Comptroller's office at that address. Each claim receives a claim number, which should be used in all communications with the office. The Comptroller may require the claimant to attend a hearing and testify about the claim. A lawsuit may be filed only after waiting 30 days from the notice of claim and complying with any hearing demand, and no later than 1 year and 90 days after the date of the incident.

What if a New York City Transit Authority vehicle was involved?

Lawsuits against the New York City Transit Authority are covered by Public Authorities Law § 1212. Except in a wrongful death action, a tort action against the authority must be started within one year and ninety days after the event, and only after a notice of claim has been served on the authority as General Municipal Law § 50-e requires, which means within 90 days after the claim arises. The complaint must also allege that at least thirty days have passed since the claim was presented and that the authority has neglected or refused to adjust or pay it for thirty days.

What insurance must taxis and for-hire cars carry?

Minimum insurance levels set by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (chart updated March 3, 2026) include $100,000 per person, $300,000 per occurrence and $10,000 property damage, both for medallion taxis and for livery vehicles and black cars, in each case with seating for 1 to 7 passengers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you reach William Mattar, P.C. from the Bronx?

Call (844) 444-4444; the firm uses that one number for every location.

How long do you have to submit medical bills to the no-fault insurer?

For health service expenses, the injured person, or that person's assignee or representative, must submit written proof of claim to the insurer as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 45 days after the services are rendered, unless a clear and reasonable justification for the late submission is shown in writing.

Can a notice of claim against the City be sent by email?

No. Email is not an accepted filing method: the Comptroller's Office says notices of claim cannot be filed that way.

About William Mattar, P.C.

William Mattar, P.C. focuses on injuries from motor vehicle accidents. William K. Mattar founded the firm in 1990 in Williamsville, NY. Contacting the firm carries no obligation, and the initial case consultation is free.

Sources

NYS Unified Court System, Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term (accessibility page): https://nycourts.gov/ACCESSIBILITY/counties/ADAbycounty-bronx-supreme-civil.shtml
NYS Unified Court System, New York City Civil Court, Bronx County Branch: https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/new-york-city-civil-court-bronx-county-branch/bronx-county-civil-court-directory and https://nycourts.gov/courtsnyccivil/locations_civil.shtml
NYC DOT, "Traffic Deaths Reach All-time Low" (January 2, 2026): https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2026/traffic-deaths-reach-all-time-low.shtml
NYS Unified Court System, Civil Court of the City of New York: https://nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/
New York City Civil Court Act § 201: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CCA/201
NYPD, Motor Vehicle Collision Reports: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/vehicles-property/reports.page
NYC 311, Vehicle Accident Report: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03073
NYPD, Request for Copy of Collision Record (PD 301-165): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/request_report.pdf
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 605: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/605
NYS DMV, Form MV-104: https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv104.pdf
NYC Comptroller, Personal Injury Claims: https://comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/claims/personal-injury/
NYC Comptroller, Filing a Claim with the New York City Comptroller (January 2026): https://comptroller.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Filing-a-Claim-with-the-New-York-City-Comptroller-2026.pdf
New York General Municipal Law § 50-e: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GMU/50-E
New York Public Authorities Law § 1212: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBA/1212
11 NYCRR 65-1.1 (Regulation 68, NYS Department of Financial Services): https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/reg68_11_nycrr_65_full_txt.pdf
NYC TLC, Vehicle Insurance Requirements (updated March 3, 2026): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/tlc/downloads/pdf/veh_insurance_req.pdf

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