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Navigating the major legal shifts in New York auto insurance law and their impact on your practice.
This program examines the sweeping changes to New York's auto liability laws following Uber's unprecedented $10 million lobbying campaign. Learn how the new rules reshape comparative fault, serious injury thresholds, and damages—and what they mean for plaintiffs, defendants, and the future of civil justice in New York.
The course examines the significant changes to New York auto liability law enacted on May 27, 2026, including a new cap on noneconomic damages for specific categories of injured plaintiffs. It covers the elimination of the 9180 serious injury threshold category and the transition from a pure comparative negligence standard to a modified comparative fault model.
The content addresses the practical implications for litigation, including the impact on summary judgment motions, interest accrual, and the necessity of early, proactive case investigation. It also explores the interplay between these new statutory requirements and existing legal frameworks, such as wrongful death claims and dram shop actions.
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Attorney at Francis M. Letro Law Firm
Carey handles a wide variety of cases, including motor vehicle collisions, worksite accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. He also handles the firm’s appellate practice, regularly arguing cases in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department in Rochester and the Court of Appeals in Albany. Carey graduated cum laude from UB Law and currently serves on the Academy's Board of Directors. He is one of the co-founders of our Special Term Project, for live court proceedings via YouTube, and our Family Fun Days!
Attorney at Meirowitz & Wasserberg
Will is an attorney at Meirowitz & Wasserberg in the Bronx. He specializes in litigating a variety of injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls, nursing home negligence, and construction accidents. Will attended St. John's University School of Law and obtained his degree on a full academic scholarship. Will serves as a member of the Mayor's Committee on City Marshals, the Bronx Bar Association, and the Academy's Associate Board of Directors.
Partner at Kantor Gullo Law Firm
As a partner with the Kantor Gullo Law Firm, Christina focuses on plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, specifically railroad, motorcycle, and motor vehicle personal injury cases. She attended Canisius College and the State University at Buffalo School of Law. She has appeared on the Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars list, and has also been named as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York. She currently serves on the Academy's Board of Directors.
Attorney at Langella & Langella
Lindsay works as an attorney with her father, Michael Langella, where she primarily focuses her practice on plaintiff's personal injury cases. Lindsay Langella began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. She graduated from Roger Williams Law School and Bryant University for her undergraduate degree. She also sits on the Academy's Associate Board of Directors.