Albany is one of the busiest traffic corridors in the Capital Region — and one of the most common places for accidents requiring legal representation. Ianniello Chauvin, LLP handles personal injury cases throughout Albany County, including the Wolf Road corridor, I-87, I-90, and I-787.
From rear-end collisions on the Northway to multi-vehicle crashes on local roads.
Injuries on commercial property, retail stores, parking lots, and unsafe walkways.
On-the-job accidents and third-party claims beyond workers' compensation.
Compassionate representation for families after a fatal accident or medical incident.
Crosswalk, intersection, and roadway injury claims.
Cases involving delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial fleets.
The intersection of I-87 and I-90 sees some of the highest collision volumes in upstate New York. Wolf Road, Central Avenue, and the Washington Avenue Extension are common scenes of rear-end and intersection accidents. Pedestrian injuries near Albany Med and downtown are frequent.
Local context: Albany Medical Center is the region's Level-I trauma center and treats the most severe injury cases from across Northeast New York.
Albany County personal injury cases are heard in Albany County Supreme Court (16 Eagle Street, Albany).
Our Albany office at 8 Airline Drive is convenient to the Wolf Road area, the courthouse complex, and Albany International Airport.
Statute of limitations: You have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. For wrongful death claims, the limit is 2 years. Cases against government entities (city, county, state) have much shorter notice deadlines — sometimes as short as 90 days.
Comparative negligence: New York is a pure comparative negligence state. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages — but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
No-fault insurance: New York is a no-fault state for auto accidents. Your own insurance pays initial medical bills regardless of fault, but you can still sue for pain and suffering if injuries meet the "serious injury threshold."
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Call (518) 371-5010If you need a personal injury attorney in Albany NY, Ianniello Chauvin, LLP is ready to help — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We represent injured individuals and families throughout Albany County: car accidents on I-87 and I-90, slip and fall injuries on Wolf Road, workplace injuries, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death claims. Our attorneys are former prosecutors with over 100 years of combined experience, and we work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Albany’s highway corridors — I-87, I-90, and I-787 — see some of the highest collision volumes in upstate New York. We handle car accident claims involving rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, multi-vehicle pileups, and commercial vehicle accidents against negligent drivers, trucking companies, and their insurance carriers.
Property owners in Albany County have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail, a slip and fall attorney in Albany NY can help you hold them accountable — whether the accident happened in a retail store, a parking lot, or on a commercial walkway.
On-the-job accidents and third-party liability claims that go beyond basic workers’ compensation. New York’s Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241 provide strong protections for workers injured at construction sites and industrial workplaces.
If someone you love died due to another party’s negligence, our wrongful death attorneys can help your family pursue the compensation you deserve — medical expenses, funeral costs, and the full economic and emotional impact of your loss.
Crosswalk, intersection, and roadway injury claims — including accidents near Albany Medical Center, downtown Albany, and the Washington Avenue Extension corridor.
Cases involving delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial fleets — often with multiple liable parties including the driver, the trucking company, and the cargo loader.
Albany is a major traffic hub for the entire Capital Region. As a personal injury attorney serving Albany NY, our team knows these roads and how accidents happen on them:
Local context: Albany County personal injury cases are heard in Albany County Supreme Court at 16 Eagle Street, Albany. Our Albany office at 8 Airline Drive is convenient to Wolf Road, the courthouse complex, and Albany International Airport.
Our personal injury attorneys also handle cases where an injury resulted from a criminal act — including DWI accident injuries and assault. With former prosecutors on our team, we understand the intersection of criminal defense and civil personal injury law — and we handle both.
You have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. For wrongful death claims, the limit is 2 years. Claims against government entities — the City of Albany, Albany County, NYSDOT — require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim.
New York is a pure comparative negligence state. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 30% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you recover $70,000.
New York is a no-fault state for auto accidents. Your own insurance covers initial medical bills regardless of fault. However, you can still sue for pain and suffering if your injuries meet the ‘serious injury threshold’ under Insurance Law § 5102(d).
Notice: Government entity claims (City of Albany, Albany County, NYSDOT) have a 90-day Notice of Claim deadline — far shorter than the standard 3-year window. If a city-owned road, vehicle, or property was involved, contact us immediately.
Assault in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor, while assault in the second degree is a Class D felony. The critical distinction is the level of injury and the means used. Third degree requires “physical injury” — impairment of physical condition or substantial pain. Second degree requires either “serious physical injury” — disfigurement, protracted impairment, or substantial risk of death — or the use of a deadly weapon. The difference can mean up to 1 year in jail versus up to 7 years in state prison.
Yes. Assault in the second degree is a Class D felony carrying 2 to 7 years in state prison, even for a first offense. Assault in the first degree carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years. Even assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor, can result in up to 1 year in jail. There is no automatic leniency for first-time offenders on felony assault charges. Early legal representation is critical.
No. New York imposes a duty to retreat — you must attempt to safely withdraw from a confrontation before using physical force, if retreat is possible. The exception is the Castle Doctrine: you have no duty to retreat when you are inside your own home. Outside your home, the prosecution can argue that you had a safe avenue of retreat and failed to use it, which can undermine a self-defense claim.
The decision to prosecute rests with the District Attorney’s office, not the victim. In New York, criminal charges are brought by the state, and the DA can proceed even if the victim does not want to cooperate. That said, victim cooperation significantly affects the strength of the prosecution’s case. A reluctant or uncooperative witness makes it harder for the state to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, which can create leverage for the defense in negotiations.
Violating an order of protection is a separate criminal offense — criminal contempt — which can be charged in addition to the underlying assault charge. Depending on the circumstances, criminal contempt can range from a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail) to a Class E felony (up to 4 years in prison). If the violation involves physical contact or threats, it can also result in additional assault charges. Courts take order of protection violations extremely seriously, and a violation can damage your position in the underlying assault case.
Every day you wait is a day evidence fades, witnesses forget, and deadlines creep closer. The consultation is free. The case evaluation costs you nothing. You pay nothing unless we win.
Our attorneys: Matthew E. Chauvin, Esq. | Marc Pallozzi, Esq. | Anthony Ianniello, Esq. | Robert Chauvin, Esq.
Serving Albany, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, and all areas across the Capital Region.
