The New York no-fault law requires that you file an application for benefits within 30 days from the date of the accident in most situations. However, you also have up to three years to file a claim for compensation if the accident caused a serious injury that required medical treatment. But the time limits are shorter if the at fault vehicle is a city, police, transit authority or other municipal vehicle. Connect with our attorneys to have us evaluate the status of your claim as soon as possible after the accident.