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Personal Injury Lawyer in Saratoga Springs, NY

If you have been hurt in an accident in Saratoga Springs — whether on Broadway, Route 9, the I-87 Northway, or anywhere in Saratoga County — Ianniello Chauvin, LLP can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Saratoga Springs

Car Accidents

From rear-end collisions on the Northway to multi-vehicle crashes on local roads.

Slip and Fall / Premises Liability

Injuries on commercial property, retail stores, parking lots, and unsafe walkways.

Workplace Injuries

On-the-job accidents and third-party claims beyond workers' compensation.

Wrongful Death

Compassionate representation for families after a fatal accident or medical incident.

Pedestrian and Cyclist Injuries

Crosswalk, intersection, and roadway injury claims.

Commercial Vehicle / Truck Accidents

Cases involving delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial fleets.

Where Accidents Happen in Saratoga Springs

Broadway and Route 9 see heavy seasonal traffic, especially during the Saratoga Race Course meet (July–September) when accident rates spike. I-87 Exits 13–15 are common collision zones. Pedestrian and cyclist injuries are particularly common downtown.

Local context: Saratoga Hospital (211 Church Street) handles most local emergency-room care after accidents.

Personal injury lawsuits filed in Saratoga County are heard in Saratoga County Supreme Court (30 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa).

Our Saratoga Springs office at 6 Butler Pl is minutes from downtown and the courthouse complex.

What to Do After an Accident in Saratoga Springs

  1. Get medical attention immediately. Even if you feel okay, some injuries (concussions, internal injuries, soft-tissue damage) only show up hours or days later. Documented medical treatment is also critical to any future claim.
  2. Document the scene. Photos of the vehicles, the location, injuries, road conditions, and witness contact information are essential.
  3. Get a police report. A formal accident report from local police or NYSP creates the official record of what happened.
  4. Don't talk to insurance companies before talking to us. Insurance adjusters routinely call within 24 hours and ask leading questions designed to limit your claim.
  5. Call us for a free consultation. We'll review your case at no cost and explain your options before you commit to anything.

New York Personal Injury Law Basics

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."

Hurt in Saratoga Springs? Call Now.

Free consultations 24/7. No fee unless we win your case.

Call (518) 371-5010