Record-Breaking Settlement Payouts in New York
New York City paid an unprecedented$1.94 billionto resolve more than13,000 claimsin fiscal year 2024 — the highest amount ever recorded in the city's history. This staggering figure provides important insights for anyone pursuing a personal injury claim inNassau County, Long Island, or anywhere in New York State.
Breaking Down the Numbers
According to NYC Comptroller Brad Lander's office:
- $1.94 billion total paidin settlements and judgments
- 13,000+ individual claimsresolved
- Police and correction-related casesmade up the majority of costs
- Average settlement: $149,000+per claim
What This Means for Personal Injury Cases in Nassau County
While these statistics are specific to New York City, they reflect broader trends that affect personal injury cases throughoutMineola, Garden City, Manhasset, and all of Nassau County.
At Coville & Associates, we've helped injury victims throughoutMineola, Garden City, Carle Place, Manhasset, and Nassau Countyrecover millions in compensation.