Practice Areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents
When a personal injury arises from a motor vehicle accident, you will need to establish the negligence of a defendant driver. This means that you will need to show that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, failed to abide by that duty, and thereby caused injuries to the plaintiff. Often the driver’s carelessness has resulted from texting while driving, driving while intoxicated, speeding excessively, or failing to yield at intersections. These actions likely would support a negligence claim.
A victim may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other costs and losses. After an accident, you may be contacted by an insurance adjustor for an at-fault person or entity. The purpose of the call may be to elicit information about the accident, such as obtaining a statement from you about how the accident happened, to show that you are responsible for it. This is why it is crucial that you consult a personal injury firm such as The Edwards Firm LLP as soon as possible.
Types of motor vehicle cases we handle:
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Rear-end collisions
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Head on collisions
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Intersection collisions
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Pedestrian accidents
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Motorcycle accidents
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Garbage, dump truck and 18-wheeler accidents
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Drunk driving
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Police chase accidents
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Collisions with city-owned/operated vehicles
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School bus accidents
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City bus accidents
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City subway/train accidents
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Hit & run accidents
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Construction Accidents
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous places to work. Construction accidents can be extremely dangerous and can result in serious injuries such as dismemberment, traumatic brain injuries, or even death. Workers and passersby both can be put at risk when these accidents occur. Construction workers may be hurt on scaffolding, ladders, hoists, slings, and other similar devices, while passersby may be injured by hazardous conditions such as falling debris.
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Often, there is a basis for a claim against a general contractor or owner. The Edwards Firm LLP can help determine who was responsible and whether a personal injury action may be filed. Once we do, we’ll work tirelessly to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation possible.
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Premises Liability
Premises liability cases most often arise from accidents caused by dangerous and defective conditions at the premises. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to hold the owner responsible through a premises liability claim. You will need to establish the negligence of the property owner. Negligence may be established by demonstrating that the owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the dangerous condition, and the owner failed to repair it or warn visitors about it. If you believe you were injured because an owner negligently failed to keep their premises safe, contact us immediately.
Types of premises liability cases The Edwards Firm LLP handles:
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Slip/trip and fall
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Falling debris
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Failure to install window guards
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Inadequate security
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Uneven sidewalk
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Dog bite
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School accidents
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Building/structure collapse
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Elevator and escalator accidents
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Explosion and fire accidents
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Electrocution accidents
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Drowning
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Medical Malpractice
Medical errors often lead to significant patient harm. Individuals who are injured or become ill due to the negligent actions of a medical provider often sustain substantial financial losses and experience extended or permanent disability, chronic pain or problems, and even death. Bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit may be appropriate if your doctor deviated from accepted medical standards and practices, and this deviation was the cause of your injuries.
Your attorney will consult experts on your behalf to confirm that there has been a deviation from proper and accepted medical practice. You will need an attorney like The Edwards Firm LLP to help - we know your legal rights and are dedicated to getting you the maximum amount of compensation possible.
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NURSING HOME
ABUSE & NEGLIGENCE
Nursing home abuse or neglect can occur in many different ways, resulting in the permanent injury or death of your loved one. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse may result from understaffing, a lack of qualifications, inadequate maintenance of a facility and its equipment, inadequate background checks, or the inadequate training of staff.
Regardless of the cause, it’s horrifying to find out that a family member has been injured, abused, or even killed by the people who were supposed to be caring for them. There are many types of nursing home abuse. Sadly, nursing home residents may be abused physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually, financially, or a combination of the above.
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It may be difficult for families to realize that their loved ones are being neglected or abused. Some common warning signs are bedsores, unexplained fractures, mood changes, and social withdrawal. Let us help you recover compensation if you or a loved one has experienced nursing home abuse or neglect.
CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION
The Constitution of the United States affords all citizens certain rights. When those rights are violated our justice system allows for lawsuits to be brought against the violators. Civil rights violations occur when someone's constitutional rights or other protected characteristics are infringed upon or they face discrimination.
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