Frequently Asked Questions

If you were hurt in a crash and another driver’s negligence contributed, whether from speeding, distraction, or driving under the influence, you may have a claim. New York also applies a “serious injury” threshold that your injuries have to meet before you can sue for pain and suffering. During your free case evaluation, we’ll help you figure out whether your injuries clear that bar.

We take on the full range: rear-end and head-on collisions, intersection crashes, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, truck wrecks, and hit-and-runs. Each type carries its own evidence and insurance challenges, and we have handled them before. If your crash isn’t on this list, reach out anyway and we’ll tell you whether we can help.

As soon as you are able. Evidence disappears fast, memories fade, and insurance adjusters often reach out early hoping you’ll say something that hurts your claim. Getting us involved early lets us preserve what matters and handle those conversations for you.

You may be able to recover medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses tied to the crash. In New York, serious injuries can also open the door to claims beyond the basic no-fault benefits. We build the case around the full picture of what the crash has cost you.

These are injuries that happen on or around a construction site, like scaffold and ladder falls, crane accidents, or injuries from unsafe equipment. New York gives construction workers unusually strong protections under its Labor Law, which can hold owners and contractors responsible for height-related and safety-code violations. If you were hurt on a job site, it’s worth having us look at how those laws apply to you.

Deadlines depend on the type of claim and who is responsible, and claims involving a public entity carry much shorter notice requirements. Waiting too long can bar your case entirely, no matter how strong it is. Contact The Edwards Firm promptly so we can protect your right to file.

Get medical care first, then report the accident to your supervisor and, if you can, document the scene and get the names of any witnesses. Keep copies of everything, since that record becomes evidence later. Then reach out to us: we have recovered millions of dollars for injured construction workers and know how to build these cases.

Premises liability covers injuries you suffer on someone else’s property because of a dangerous or defective condition. The core idea is that property owners have a duty to keep their spaces reasonably safe for the people who come onto them. When they don’t, and you get hurt as a result, they can be held responsible.

Common examples include slip-and-falls, dog bites, elevator accidents, building collapses, unsafe walkways, and injuries tied to inadequate or negligent security. What ties them together is a hazardous condition the owner should have addressed. If your injury came from an unsafe property, it may fit here.

Report the incident to the owner or manager, photograph the hazard and the scene, and get contact information for any witnesses. Seek medical attention promptly, both for your health and to document the injury. Then reach out to us so we can preserve the evidence before conditions change.