The answer to the question presented in the headline is dependent upon numerous factors. For example, the length of time can depend on how long it takes a defendant to answer a summons and complaint, the time it takes to complete discovery, or even the introduction of frivolous motion practice.

Regardless, many attorneys would agree that personal injury lawsuits in New York have been taking longer than ever to come to a resolution. The reason, some say, is that New York has and always will be one of the busiest states for civil litigation. Others argue that there are less jury trials conducted in New York courts than there have been in previous years. However, when looking at reported case data by the New York Unified Court System, the reason for New York case delays may not be because of

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