New York City Personal Injury Referrals
New York City is the City of New York, New York State. NYC311 states the city has five boroughs, each also a New York State county; Manhattan is New York County. New York County therefore means Manhattan, not all five boroughs. This page separates local reporting and records information from a request for a possible attorney introduction. WeGotInjured.com is an attorney referral service, not a law firm; we do not provide legal advice or determine fault, case value, or representation.
Reporting and safety information for New York City
NYPD says safety comes first. Call 911 when medical assistance is needed or the vehicle cannot be moved. For property-damage-only collisions, police reporting is not required according to NYPD, but drivers should exchange license, insurance, and registration information. NYPD says MV-104 must be filed with DMV within 10 days when damage to any one person’s property exceeds $1,000. NYPD also says to remain and contact police immediately for injury/death, an injured/killed domestic animal, or property damage where the owner cannot be located. [1]
Records and agency routing in New York City
NYPD says collision reports may be requested from the precinct during the first 30 days, or online through its portal for reports after September 30, 2016; after 30 days, NYPD directs requests to New York DMV using MV-198C. New York Courts says court records can be requested from the Clerk of Court or County Clerk, with eCourts and NYSCEF guest search available where applicable. [2]
A useful local distinction in New York City
NYC’s borough/county structure is the key local fact: Manhattan is New York County, while the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island correspond to separate counties. [3]
New York City injury questions
Which county should I select for an incident in Manhattan?
Explain that Manhattan corresponds to New York County, while the other NYC boroughs correspond to different counties. [1]
When should I call 911 after a vehicle collision in New York City?
Point to NYPD’s instructions for injuries, an immovable vehicle, or a need for medical assistance, without assessing fault or legal rights. [2]
Where can I request an NYPD collision report?
Explain the precinct/online process during the first 30 days and the NYPD direction to DMV after 30 days. [3]
What information should drivers exchange after a non-injury, property-damage-only collision?
Repeat NYPD’s list: driver’s-license, insurance, and vehicle-registration information. [2]