The Edwards Firm has represented members of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 1-2, New York’s union for electric, gas, water, and other utility workers at companies including Con Edison, Entergy, Rise Light and Power, and the NY Power Authority.
Whether you were hurt on a job site, in a company vehicle, or working alongside an outside contractor, we know how to fight for what you’re owed, on top of workers’ compensation.
Utility work is some of the most physically demanding, highest-risk work in New York.
Common causes of injury include:
If you were hurt on the job, you’re generally entitled to workers’ compensation regardless of fault. That typically covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages, but it does not cover pain and suffering, and you usually cannot sue your own employer directly.
That’s not the end of the story, though.
If someone other than your employer contributed to your accident, you may be able to bring a separate claim against them, on top of your workers’ comp benefits.
That could include:
To succeed in a claim against a party other than your employer, you’ll generally need to prove:
Construction Accident
NYC construction worker injured when a stack of wood collapsed on top of him. A bigger firm declined his case because they could only see the problem. We saw solutions.
Construction Accident
A wall collapsed on a construction worker in Brooklyn, changing his life in seconds. We built the case to cover what he actually lost: his income, his mobility, his future.
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A construction worker tripped on the job and injured his neck. His employer’s insurance company wanted to lowball him. We didn’t let them.
When you’re hurt on the job, the company’s insurer isn’t on your side, and neither is the process that is supposed to make you whole.
The Edwards Firm has experience representing New York’s union workers, including UWUA Local 1-2 members, and founding attorney Lennon Edwards previously worked as an insurance defense attorney, giving him knowledge on how these companies build their defense.
We handle both the workers comp side, as well as any other third party claim, so nothing falls through the cracks and every case is prepared as if it’s going to trial, because that’s often the only way to get insurers to pay fairly.
We proudly serve clients across NY, NJ, and PA.
Generally, no, workers’ compensation is your remedy against your own employer. But if a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or another party contributed to your injury, you may have a separate claim against them.
If a subcontractor, line-clearance crew, or other outside company’s negligence contributed to your accident, you may be able to pursue a claim against them directly, separate from your workers’ comp benefits.
No. Workers’ comp typically covers a portion of lost wages and medical costs, but not pain and suffering or the full extent of lost earning potential. A third-party claim, where one exists, can recover more.
Report the injury to your supervisor, get medical attention, document the scene if it’s safe to do so, and speak with an attorney before giving a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster.
Deadlines vary depending on whether your claim is against your employer, a private third party, or a government entity, and some of these windows are very short. Contact The Edwards Firm as soon as possible so your rights are protected.
If you’re a Local 1-2 member who was hurt on the job, don’t wait to understand your options.
You’ve spent your career keeping New York running, now it’s time to let someone fight just as hard for you.
