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Personal Injury Lawyer in Schenectady, NY

Schenectady's I-890 and I-90 corridors, combined with State Street's urban density, produce a steady volume of car accident, pedestrian, and premises-liability injury cases. Ianniello Chauvin, LLP represents accident victims across Schenectady County.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Schenectady

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 Schenectady

I-890 between Schenectady and Rotterdam sees frequent rear-end and merging collisions. State Street through downtown is a high-frequency pedestrian and intersection accident zone. Erie Boulevard and Route 5 are also common commercial-route collision corridors.

Local context: Ellis Hospital (1101 Nott Street, Schenectady) is the region's primary trauma center and handles most local emergency injury cases.

Schenectady County Supreme Court (612 State Street) hears most Schenectady-area personal injury cases.

We serve Schenectady clients primarily from our Clifton Park and Albany offices.

What to Do After an Accident in Schenectady

  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."

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