Belluck & Fox
in Albany

Albany Personal Injury Attorneys

When you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, it’s natural to feel frustrated and confused about how to get compensation from the at-fault party. It is crucial to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible in order to get the compensation you deserve.

We can help.

As a firm with top-rated and nationally recognized New York injury lawyers, the Albany attorneys at Belluck & Fox will fight for the justice you deserve. Our skilled attorneys will demand maximum compensation for your injuries so that you and your loved ones have financial security, both now and in the future.

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Albany Personal Injury Law Firm

The highly respected Belluck & Fox Capital District law firm is widely recognized for successfully taking on large corporations and insurance companies on behalf of injured clients. For more than 20 years, our firm has served residents of Albany and the Capital Region. We also serve clients throughout the State of New York from our offices in Rochester, Woodstock and New York City.

If you have been injured in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady or Saratoga County, the dedicated Capital District personal injury attorneys at Belluck & Fox are committed to helping you pursue the compensation you and your loved ones need.

Our experienced and compassionate attorneys have secured more than $1 billion for clients who were seriously harmed due to another individual’s or company’s negligent behavior.

Capital District residents have come to rely on our savvy legal team to provide the one-on-one attention and strategic legal advice they need to push through hardship. Schedule a free consultation today with our Capital District personal injury attorneys to find out how we can help you.

Put Our Albany Accident Injury Lawyers to Work for You

Your life changes after a serious injury. You’re in pain, physically and emotionally. Debt piles up because you’re unable to work. You may struggle to afford top-notch medical care. Perhaps the insurance company is treating you like you’ve done something wrong and refuses to step up financially.

When you feel helpless and overwhelmed, our compassionate Belluck & Fox injury lawyers can take the pressure off you.

Our knowledgeable legal team will:

• Evaluate your personal injury case at no charge to you. We will also explain your options for moving forward and answer any questions.
• Launch an independent investigation into the cause of your injury. We will work quickly to identify all potential sources of compensation.
• Document the damages you have suffered as a result of your injury. Our team will also consult with experts to calculate the damages you will continue to suffer.
• Tenaciously pursue full and fair compensation for you and your family. We will fight to make you financially whole again after an accident.

Having money and power shouldn’t influence who gets justice after a serious accident. Belluck & Fox levels the playing field by fighting for justice for everyday New Yorkers.

An Albany mesothelioma attorney is always available to speak with accident victims, including after office hours and on weekends. To get started on your claim, please call our law firm today at (518) 621-2699 or send us a message on our website. We respect your privacy and will keep everything you tell us completely confidential.

Types of Cases We Handle

The personal injury team at Belluck & Fox has extensive experience handling a wide variety of personal injury claims, including:

• Mesothelioma Lawsuits
• Car accidents
  
• Truck accidents
  
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
  
• Slip and fall
  
• Defective products
  
• Construction accidents
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Dog Bites
• Workers Compensation

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical bills, lost income, diminished earning capacity and pain and suffering.

Although the idea of taking legal action may seem overwhelming, the injury lawyers at Belluck & Fox will handle every aspect of your case ― starting with taking over all communications with the insurance company. Never give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster — tell them to call us instead.

Commonly Reported Injuries

An accident may cause relatively minor injuries to catastrophic ones that change your life forever. Common injuries resulting from New York accidents include:

• Broken bones and fractures
  
• Neck injuries (e.g., whiplash)
  
• Traumatic brain injuries
  
• Back and spinal cord injuries
  
• Internal organ damage and bleeding
  
• Burns
  
• Cuts and lacerations
  
• Scarring and disfigurement

What to Do If You Are in an Albany Accident

After an accident, it’s vital to seek medical assistance immediately, regardless of whether you feel injured or not. Many injuries are “invisible” at first, but can have serious and even fatal consequences if they are not detected early.

In addition, accident victims who do not get prompt medical care could jeopardize their rights to compensation. If you delay in going to the doctor, the insurance company could argue that your injuries aren’t serious and deny your claim for compensation. It is also important that victims retain all medical reports, expense receipts, proof of lost wages and any other documents that you think might be relevant to your legal claim. All accident-related information can assist our attorneys in calculating a fair value for your claim.

Client Testimonials

The legal profession recognizes Belluck & Fox as some of America’s top trial lawyers.

We are top-rated by the largest and most prominent review services, including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. But more important than the professional recognition and awards, our former clients have thanked us for our service and compassion during extremely difficult periods in their lives:

“I want to express my sincere thanks to you and your team for your hard work and dedication to my case, words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude in how you and your team have change our lives for the better.” – Veston Lorde

“The firm gave me guidance and support while I was going through something I

did not want to go through ─ allowing us to go on with our lives.” – former client

When to Contact a NY Personal Injury Lawyer

Securing compensation after an accident requires a thorough understanding of tort law and New York’s civil legal system. If you’ve been injured in an accident and think someone else is to blame, you should contact a knowledgeable personal injury attorney right away.

Determining liability in an accident is essential, but also complex. It may unclear who

is ultimately be responsible for your injuries. These questions often arise in when individuals are hurt by defective products, malfunctioning equipment or if they are involved in an accident where multiple parties could be at fault (e.g., tractor-trailer accidents).

It’s especially important to speak with an attorney if you believe that you may be partly at fault for the accident. We can investigate the circumstances of the accident to make sure that all responsible parties are held accountable for their negligence.

A successful personal injury claim can provide victims with the financial resources they need to move on with their lives. In cases of catastrophic injuries, full and fair compensation is particularly important so that the victim and caregivers can prepare for whatever the future holds.

Proving Liability in New York Accident Claims

Proving negligence is an essential component of any successful personal injury claim. To obtain compensation, you must be able to prove that:

• The liable party or parties behaved carelessly or recklessly, or that they did not take actions that ordinary people would to prevent you from being harmed.
  
• Those actions (or inactions) caused your injuries.

Some states use a contributory negligence system that prevents injured people from obtaining compensation if they are found to be even one percent at fault for the accident. Not so in New York.

New York uses a doctrine called pure comparative negligence to determine who is at fault for an accident. Under this law, you may still be entitled to compensation even if you are partially at fault. However, your award will be reduced by your proportion of fault.

For example, if you are found to be 30 percent at fault for your injuries, your final award would be reduced by 30 percent. If you were awarded $100,000 but were found to be 30 percent at fault for the accident, your percentage of liability will be deducted from that amount. You would only be entitled to $70,000 of the total award.

The top-rated personal injury lawyers at Belluck & Fox know what it takes to prove that someone else’s negligence caused you harm. We will:

• Conduct a thorough investigation of the incident to secure crucial evidence before it is cleaned up, lost, or altered
  
• Identify all liable parties
  
• Collect eyewitness statements and expert testimony
  
• Build a solid personal injury claim that proves your case for maximum compensation

Our Dedicated Albany Personal Injury Lawyers Stand Up for You

The personal injury lawyers at Belluck & Fox understand that time is of the essence when it comes to personal injury claims. Our attorneys will make you and your family the priority when it comes to fighting for what you deserve.

We firmly believe in maintaining steady communication with our clients and are committed to providing you with the peace of mind that you deserve during this challenging time.

Don’t worry about trying to travel to our office for a free consultation. Our attorneys can meet with you in your home, hospital room or wherever you need us.

If you have been injured in Albany or the surrounding New York communities, do not wait to get legal help. Contact the trial attorneys of Belluck & Fox for a free consultation.

High-Quality Legal Services and Compassionate Customer Service

At Belluck & Fox, our personal injury lawyers are widely recognized in the legal field for their skillful handling of complex cases. We have substantial experience in a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Mesothelioma Claims
• Asbestos Lawsuits

If you are coping with a catastrophic injury or have lost a family member in a preventable accident, contact an Albany personal injury lawyer from Belluck & Fox now for a free consultation. We do not charge any fees to start working on your case, and there is never a charge unless we win money for you.

Award-Winning Attorneys Recognized for Success

Founded in 2002, Belluck & Fox has built a nationally recognized team of top litigators. Our Albany lawyers are highly recommended based on our long record of impressive verdicts and settlements. Our law firm is proud to have been recognized by:

• The National Law Journal
• Super Lawyers
• Best Lawyers
• Martindale Hubbell
• Avvo

Driving Directions to Our Capital District Law Firm

Our Capital District law office serves clients throughout the tri-city region of Albany-Troy-Schenectady and the surrounding areas of Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. Our Capital District office is located at 646 Plank Road, #105 Clifton Park NY 12065, about a mile from Clifton Park Center.

You can reach our law office via the Adirondack Northway (I-87): Take Exit 9W and then the first right onto Plank Road (going away from the shopping mall). If you prefer not to or are unable to travel, a knowledgeable attorney can also meet with you for a free consultation in your home or anywhere else that is convenient for you.

Just call (518) 621-2699 or contact us online to get started.

Community Involvement

With offices in the Capital Region, New York City, Rochester and Woodstock, Belluck & Fox is committed to giving back to the communities we serve. Our New York attorneys volunteer in a broad range of local and national nonprofit organizations, civic organizations and government advisory roles. Our firm has worked hard to foster a culture of philanthropy, and we are proud to give back in every way we can.

Capital Region Legal Resources

Both Albany and Troy are part of New York’s Third Judicial District. This district encompasses Albany, Greene, Columbia, Rensselaer, Sullivan, Schoharie and Ulster counties. Courthouses in the area include:

Albany County Court

6 Lodge St.

Albany NY 12207

Phone: (518) 285-8777

Albany County Supreme and County Courts

16 Eagle St.

Albany NY 12207

Phone: (518) 285-8989

Rensselaer County Courthouse

80 Second St.

Troy NY 12180

Phone: (518) 285-5025

Schenectady is in New York’s Fourth Judicial District. This district encompasses Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Fulton, Montgomery, Hamilton, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties. Schenectady’s courthouse is at:

Schenectady County Judicial Building

612 State St.

Schenectady NY 12305