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Average Car Accident Settlement in New York: Amounts & Examples
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Average Car Accident Settlement in New York: Amounts & Examples

New York car accident payouts span a wide range. Public data from the New York City Comptroller shows a **median City auto payout of about $3,459**, with the top 10% of claims paid more than…

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