Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyers Protecting The Rights Of Victims Throughout New York City
At Edelman & Edelman, P.C., we rebuild lives, focusing solely on those who have suffered catastrophic, life-altering injuries due to others’ negligence. While many firms pursue simple cases, our founding attorney, Martin Edelman, has spent nearly 50 years handling the most complex, high-stakes personal injury claims in New York City. Our dedication is evident in the exceptional results we’ve secured for cases other firms consider too difficult to prove.
Our office is located in Lower Manhattan, just blocks from the New York County Supreme Court and the Financial District. This strategic location enhances our ability to serve clients across all five boroughs efficiently and positions us as a significant legal force in the metro area.
Why Hire Edelman & Edelman, P.C.?
When the stakes are high, you need a powerhouse legal team that insurance companies respect and fear.
Our firm provides the aggressive advocacy and proven history required to secure justice in the most challenging legal environments:
- Over $600 million recovered: Our track record includes over half a billion dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
- 40 years of experience: We have managed the intricacies of New York law and medical litigation since the 1980s.
- The “un-winnable” professionals: We excel at cases where insurance companies – and even other law firms – initially said there was no viable claim.
- Award-winning advocacy: Our firm is consistently honored with prestigious legal awards and high peer-review ratings for ethical standards and legal ability.
- No fee unless we win: We take on all the financial risk. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
We provide the high-level resources and veteran perspective necessary to challenge the largest insurance carriers in the country. Read more about why NYC chooses us as their personal injury firm.
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Need A Personal Injury Lawyer Near You?
Get The Edelman Advantage. Over $600 Million Recovered For Clients.
The Edelman Medical Advantage: Proving The Invisible Injury
The difference between a modest settlement and a multimillion-dollar recovery often comes down to medical proof.
Most personal injury attorneys rely solely on what is in the medical records. At Edelman & Edelman, P.C., Martin Edelman uses a deep, sophisticated understanding of human anatomy and medicine to find value where others see none.
We focus on proving the full scope of your injuries by:
- Identifying invisible TBIs: Many traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) do not show up on a standard CT scan. We work with neurologists to find the cognitive deficits and internal damage that others miss.
- Uncovering nerve and soft tissue pathology: We demonstrate how minor accidents can cause permanent, debilitating nerve damage or internal scarring that is not immediately apparent.
- Explaining the mechanism of injury: We illustrate how the specific physics of your accident caused the exact medical pathology you are experiencing.
With our unique ability to interpret complex medical data, we can articulate the true extent of your suffering to a judge or jury. Read more about the Edelman Medical Advantage.
The hospital diagnosed him incorrectly and gave him the false hope he’d be back on his feet. We found a doctor who diagnosed him correctly and presented a strong case and got him the compensation he deserved.
Our Case Results Speak For Themselves
Our results are not just numbers. They represent the long-term security we have achieved for families facing the unthinkable.
$35 Million
Construction Accident
We secured funding for the lifetime care of a worker who suffered severe brain and spinal cord injuries.
$19.686 Million
Burn Injury
We held negligent parties accountable for a construction worker who suffered fatal burns due to an arc flash.
$6.275 Million
Multicar Rear-End Accident
We used vehicle black box data to prove liability for a passenger severely injured in a multicar ambulance collision.
These outcomes demonstrate our commitment to pursuing the maximum compensation available for every client we represent. You can explore more examples of our success on our case results page.
Understanding The Serious Injury Threshold In New York
In New York, the “no-fault” law can be a barrier to recovery. To file a lawsuit for pain and suffering following a motor vehicle accident, you must meet the serious injury threshold under NY Insurance Law §5102(d).
Many cases are dismissed because a lawyer fails to prove the injury meets this legal definition. We use our medical advantage to demonstrate that your injury qualifies by showing a:
- Significant limitation of use regarding a body function or system.
- Permanent consequential limitation of a body organ or member.
- 90/180 day disability, where your injury prevented you from performing usual daily tasks for 90 of the first 180 days following the accident.
By bridging the gap between clinical diagnoses and legal requirements, we protect your right to sue for full damages.
How We Prove Negligence
Winning a high-stakes case requires more than just showing you were hurt. We believe the strongest results come from a deep partnership between our legal team and our clients.
We build the foundation of your claim through a collaborative process:
- Assembling the proof: We gather critical data, such as accident reconstruction and vehicle black box records, to establish exactly how the incident occurred.
- Involving the client: We invite you to sit down with our lawyers and medical professionals to discuss case strategy, making your lived experience the heart of our legal argument.
- Empowering the partnership: We work with you from start to finish to provide clarity and hand you the tools necessary to help us build the foundation for your future recovery.
By working as a team, we build a case strong enough to withstand even the most aggressive defense tactics.
What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
A multimillion-dollar recovery is calculated by looking at the lifetime impact of the injury. We collaborate with life-care planners, vocational professionals and economists. This helps us make sure that we are not just covering last week’s bills, but your future needs as well:
- Past and future medical care: Including surgeries, physical therapy and home health aides for decades to come.
- Lost future wages: Calculating what you would have earned had the injury not ended or altered your career path.
- Loss of services and society: Compensating for the impact the injury has on your relationship with your spouse and family.
- Pain and suffering: Covering the physical and emotional toll the accident has taken on your quality of life.
We look beyond the immediate damage to secure a recovery that accounts for the permanent changes to your life.
Our Proven Experience With Personal Injury Cases In New York City
Our personal injury and car accident lawyers have decades of experience with all types of personal injury claims, including those related to:
- Motor vehicle accidents: We handle high-stakes collisions involving cars, Uber/Lyft rideshare vehicles, commercial vehicles, and other passenger vehicles along the congested streets of Manhattan, the FDR Drive, the West Side Highway and other New York City streets.
- Construction accidents: We fight for workers who’ve been injured working on high-rise infrastructure projects in and around New York due to falls, crushing incidents or equipment failures. Our job is to fight for the compensation you deserve while upholding New York’s labor laws.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): We prove the long-term impact of severe head injuries that permanently alter a person’s life and ability to work.
- Mass transit accidents: We manage claims involving injuries on buses, ferries, taxis, trains or the subway system.
- Municipal vehicle accidents: We hold city entities accountable when police cars, fire trucks or emergency vehicles cause harm.
- Trucking-related accidents: We investigate semi-truck crashes caused by driver fatigue, improper loading or equipment failure.
- Bicycle accidents: We represent riders injured by negligent drivers or poorly maintained bike lanes and streets.
- Product liability: We pursue compensation from manufacturers and distributors of dangerous medications or defective products.
- Serious burn injuries: We seek justice for the immense pain and life-long treatment required after catastrophic burn accidents.
- Sexual abuse: We file civil claims to help survivors regain power and hold perpetrators and responsible institutions accountable.
- Wrongful convictions: We fight for the civil rights of those the state has harmed through wrongful imprisonment.
- Wrongful death of a family member: We support families who have lost loved ones by seeking recovery for lost income and other damages.
Regardless of how your injury occurred, we have the deep knowledge required to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Watch Out For The Important Deadlines
There are strict deadlines for filing claims in New York. If you miss these windows, you lose the right to recover compensation through a lawsuit:
- Personal injury: Three years from the date of the injury
- Wrongful death: Two years from the date of passing
- Claims against municipalities: Often as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim
Acting quickly allows us to preserve evidence and build the strongest possible argument for your recovery.
Why Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?
We cannot overstate the importance of having a New York City attorney manage your claim, handle communication with the insurer and uphold your rights. Many firms end the relationship the moment a case resolves, but we have seen insurance companies stall on paying court-ordered damages while victims continue to suffer.
Our lawyers go beyond winning. We stay with you and answer your questions. We work to make sure you receive the full amount of the compensation awarded and promptly address any complications that arise after the verdict or settlement.
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Why Should You Hire A Manhattan-Based Personal Injury Firm If Your Accident Happened In Another Borough?
Our office in Lower Manhattan offers a strategic, valuable location, as it is right in the heart of the city’s legal and medical networks. Our Manhattan personal injury attorneys know how to maneuver the local courts and have a thorough understanding of how they conduct specific procedures. Additionally, we have the local resources and connections to aggressively litigate catastrophic injury cases in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and beyond.
Hear What Our New York City Personal Injury Clients Have To Say About Us
We feel honored to have provided outstanding service to those whose lives were altered by negligence. Please visit our testimonials page to learn more about what our previous clients think about Edelman & Edelman, P.C.
Speak With One Of Our New York City Personal Injury Attorneys
Contact our personal injury law office today to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options. We offer a free consultation with an accident lawyer, where you can get an honest assessment of your claim without obligation.
Call us at 212-235-1197 or contact us via email to schedule your appointment. Our office is conveniently located in Lower Manhattan, blocks away from the New York County Supreme Court.
Our Office:
60 Broad Street, Suite 2900
New York, NY 10004
