NEW YORK AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
New York Wrongful Death, Survival & Two-Year Limitation
New York wrongful-death and survival claims have distinct beneficiaries, damages, procedural rules, and limitation periods. This guide will address the generally applicable two-year wrongful-death limitation, estate representation, pecuniary-loss damages, survival claims, and insurance coordination.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current EPTL wrongful-death and survival provisions, limitation rules, damages authority, and controlling appellate decisions before publication.