Limits damages that can be recovered by uninsured motorists, intoxicated drivers, or convicted felons in tort claims.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law and the civil practice law to limit damages that can be recovered in tort claims by uninsured motorists, intoxicated drivers, and those convicted of a felony during the accident. The bill specifies that such plaintiffs cannot receive awards exceeding compensatory damages for property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages. The provisions do not apply to actions for injury caused by police misconduct.

Limits damages that can be recovered by uninsured motorists, intoxicated drivers, or convicted felons in tort claims.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law and the civil practice law to limit damages that can be recovered in tort claims by uninsured motorists, intoxicated drivers, and those convicted of a felony during the accident. The bill specifies that such plaintiffs cannot receive awards exceeding compensatory damages for property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages. The provisions do not apply to actions for injury caused by police misconduct.