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Powers & Santola was so knowledgeable and caring. I was so very fortunate to find such a great law firm.

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Get Help From a Personal Injury Attorney in Syracuse, New York

Since 1987, the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers of Powers & Santola, LLP, have sought justice for clients and their families in Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County. Our mission is simple: We strive to deliver results that will fundamentally change our clients’ lives for the better. Whether you have been injured or lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, a construction site accident, a car crash or other incident, we are here to help. To schedule a free, no obligation consultation with a top-rated New York personal injury attorney, please call our Syracuse law office at 315-509-3430 or send us a message directly online.

Why Choose Powers & Santola, LLP for Your Personal Injury Case

Thousands of licensed attorneys are available to choose from in New York. It’s your right to choose your legal representation. Some of the reasons we believe we are the right choice for you include the following:

Our extensive legal experience – Our personal injury lawyers have over three decades of legal experience, which we leverage to secure favorable results for our clients.
Our reputation in the legal community – Our personal injury attorneys are well-respected in the legal community, consistently being recognized by “U.S. News and World Report” and “Best Lawyers in America” as one of the country’s best medical malpractice and personal injury firms. Our personal injury lawyers have also been recognized as Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year and Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year.
Our long track record of success – Part of our reputation stems from the life-changing results we have achieved for our clients. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Our ample resources – The complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases we take on often require extensive resources. We may need to conduct thorough investigations and hire leading expert witnesses to help support our clients’ demands for relief. We have the resources necessary to take your case all the way, so we never have to settle prematurely just to avoid the cost of a trial.
Our focus – Our prestigious law firm strategically accepts a limited number of cases each year so that we can provide each client with the dedicated personal attention they deserve. Our eight attorneys and five paralegals work diligently to secure life-changing results for our deserving clients.
Our unwavering commitment – From the moment you hire us, we get to work on your case. We thoroughly investigate the case, gather compelling evidence, and explore all legal avenues for compensation. We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to yield favorable settlements. If a fair settlement is not reached, we are prepared to take your case to trial to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.

Learn more about what it’s like to work with a lawyer who truly cares about you, your health, and your future. Contact us today for a free case review.

We Handle the Full Range of Personal Injury Claims in Syracuse

As one of the nation’s leading personal injury firms, Powers & Santola, LLP has been consistently recognized for excellence and success. We work tirelessly so that our injured clients get justice, accountability, and the financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. Our law firm features extensive experience and legal resources that we can use to work on your case. Although we can handle a wide range of claims, we focus our practice specifically in the areas of:

Medical Malpractice – We have a deep background in helping those who have been harmed by a missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer or other diseases, surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries and nursing home abuse and neglect. Three of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice.
Construction Site Accidents – Our firm concentrates on seeking compensation for construction workers through New York’s Labor Laws, including workers who have been hurt in falls from roofs, ladders and scaffolding. Partner Daniel R. Santola is one of the leading authorities in this area of the law and author of the book, Litigating Construction Accident Claims in New York.
Motor Vehicle Accidents – We can help car, truck and motorcycle accident victims to explore their options for seeking compensation that goes beyond no-fault insurance benefits.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect – Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have a legal responsibility to provide high-quality care to residents. If your vulnerable loved one was subject to abuse or neglect, we can help. Call our Syracuse nursing home negligence lawyers today.
Child Sex Abuse and Child Victims Act Claims– Our law firm is uniquely qualified to represent victims of child sex abuse. With a deep understanding of New York’s recently enacted Child Victims Act, our Syracuse attorneys will protect you and your family in the pursuit of justice.
Catastrophic Injuries – At Powers & Santola, LLP, we represent victims who have sustained catastrophic injuries in accidents. We will fight aggressively to get you and your family full compensation, including financial support for future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent disability/impairment. Call our Syracuse law office now for a free, confidential review of your case.
Wrongful Death Claims – The unexpected loss of a loved one is among the worst things that any family can be forced to endure, especially if the loss could and should have been prevented with proper care. Our Syracuse, NY wrongful death attorneys are here to take care of all of your legal needs, so that you can focus on healing.

When Is Someone Else Responsible for My Injuries?

Our personal injury attorneys have pursued cases against negligent motorists, businesses, property owners, employers, hospitals, healthcare providers, and other parties. Personal injury cases are generally based on the legal concept of negligence, which requires showing the following four legal elements:

Duty of Care

A duty of care is the legal duty one person owes another. These duties may be specified under the law or the general duty that everyone owes to prevent foreseeable injuries to others. Examples of duties of care include:

Motorists must follow traffic laws and avoid colliding with other road users.;

Healthcare providers must provide medical treatment that complies with the applicable standard of care another medical professional would provide under similar circumstances.;

Property owners must keep their properties in a safe condition.;

Construction companies must complete work according to building and safety codes.;

Nursing homes must provide high-quality care to residents and properly supervise their employees.;

Breach of Duty

You must show the defendant breached their duty of care. Some examples of a breach of duty may include:

A motorists speeds, texts while driving, or drives drunk.;

A healthcare professional fails to order necessary tests, misinterprets test results, or leaves a foreign object in a surgical patient.;

A property owner is aware that a step is loose and fails to fix it.;

A construction company fails to properly construct scaffolding.;

A nursing home does not hire enough staff to properly care for patients.;

Causation

Your lawyer must show how the defendant’s breach of duty is what actually caused your injuries. For example, you were injured because the driver was driving drunk or the loose step, not due to some other reason.

Damages

Damages are the losses you suffer because of the accident. They can include economic damages such as medical expenses or non-economic damages like pain and suffering.

Our experienced attorneys know how to build strong personal injury claims. We can gather evidence to establish your legal claim for compensation. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

We Will Maximize Your Financial Compensation

If you or a loved one is seriously injured from an accident in Syracuse, having money to pay bills and support your family should be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, navigating through the claims process alone to receive financial compensation is not an easy task. At Powers & Santola, LLP, we are here to level the playing field. Our Syracuse, NY personal injury attorneys will help to maximize your financial recovery. You may be entitled to recover financial support for:

Medical bills and related expenses;
Rehabilitative care and long-term medical costs;
Loss of current and future income;
Pain and suffering;
Emotional distress;
Permanent disability or impairment; and
Wrongful death damages.

You Can Rely On the Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyers at Powers & Santola

When a person is harmed through no fault of their own, it can lead to a great deal of stress and confusion. We know what it is like for accident and injury victims to suddenly find themselves dealing with tremendous pain while, at the same time, facing high medical bills and the inability to work. Our lawyers want to help. We can get to work right away on your case. Among other things, our Syracuse, NY personal injury attorneys will:

Gathering and compiling evidence;
Consulting with knowledgeable, highly qualified experts;
Filing all documents in a timely, professional manner;
Dealing with insurance companies on your behalf;
Seeking a full and fair settlement of your claim;
Going to court, if necessary, and presenting the strongest case possible; and
Taking all steps to collect and disburse the compensation you are due.

Will My Case Go to Trial?

Many accident victims are afraid of going to trial. They’re already dealing with enough with painful injuries, confusion about their ability to return to work, and an uncertain future. They may feel apprehensive about having to testify in court about private details about their health.

Most personal injury cases do not wind up at trial. Instead, they are resolved through an insurance settlement. Even if a lawsuit is filed, the case can still be settled. If going to trial is necessary, you can trust that our legal team will properly prepare you for it. We will be with you every step of the way.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in New York?

The statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to take legal action after grounds for one arise. New York uses different statutes of limitations, depending on the case type. For most personal injury cases, the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit is three years from the date of the accident or injury. In medical malpractice cases, the deadline is two years and six months from the date of the medical mistake or the end of continuous treatment. Wrongful death cases must be filed within two years from the date of death.

Exceptions can exist that extend or shorten these time limits. For example, the time limit can be longer if a minor was injured or the injury was not discovered until later. However, if a government agency is responsible for the injury, the statute of limitations can be shorter.

It’s essential to take prompt legal action to protect your legal rights. If you don’t file your case in time, you can lose your right to recover compensation through the courts. You can take the first step toward protecting your legal rights by contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer today.

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Personal Injury Attorneys Today

At Powers & Santola, LLP, our Syracuse personal injury lawyers are highly skilled and result driven advocates for our clients and their family members. You do not have to go up against defendants or insurance companies alone. If you or your loved one was hurt in an accident, Powers & Santola, LLP is here to help. Contact our firm today for your free, no obligation initial legal consultation. We represent injured victims in Syracuse and throughout all of Onondaga County, including Cicero, DeWitt, Clay, Manlius, Salina, and Van Buren.

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Powers & Santola, LLP.
100 Madison ST 15th Floor
Syracuse, NY 12302
(315) 509-3430

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