Personal Injury in New York & New Jersey

A serious injury can upend everything — your health, your income, your family's stability. Insurance companies know this, and they move quickly to settle cases before the full extent of injuries is even known. Once you sign a release, the case is over. There are no second chances.

An experienced personal injury attorney does more than file paperwork. We investigate the cause, preserve evidence before it disappears, work with medical and economic experts to value future damages, and prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That preparation is what produces real leverage at the negotiating table.

With 30 years of experience in NY and NJ courts, the Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. brings the resources, network of experts, and trial-ready preparation needed to recover what you are actually owed.

Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel "okay." Soft-tissue, head, and internal injuries often present hours or days after an accident, and gaps in treatment are used by insurers to argue your injuries are exaggerated.

Document the scene. Photograph vehicles, the location, weather, and any visible injuries. Get names and phone numbers of witnesses. Request a copy of the police or incident report.

Call our office before talking to the at-fault party's insurance company. A friendly recorded statement is one of the most common ways valuable claims are reduced or lost entirely.

New York and New Jersey have very different rules for injury claims — no-fault thresholds, comparative fault, statutes of limitations, and special procedures for claims against municipalities and the MTA. Knowing which forum and which theory of liability to pursue dramatically affects what you can recover.

We guide clients through every stage: investigation, demand, negotiation, mediation, and, when necessary, trial. Whether the goal is a strong pre-suit settlement or a verdict from a jury, the strategy is built around your specific facts.